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Originally Posted by DLEWIS1340
(Post 3611854)
Jim - Your profile says MN so I asssuem you are on the St.Croix.
Drives may be more of in issue in Ocean waves and conditions. You have pretty calm water vs. those conditions. If you go easy on acceleration and roll the power on vs. slamming it I think the sterndrives would serve you for several seasons. I would consider engines first then drives when and if needed. |
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I installed Whipples on a 400SS with 500 EFI's about 4 years ago. Upgraded to XR drives at the same time. It ran flawlessly for 2 years and he ran it hard. He decided more power was needed so we refreshed the engines with AFR heads and custom cams. They made right at 900 HP. We refreshed the drives at that time also, although the gears were just beginning to show wear. The boat is still running today with no drive failures, although it sat for the last year since the owner passed away.
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Still running very strong. Have not put many hours on her,but runs 68 with ease have never tried WOT with the new 28 pitch props. Love the boat! It's now called IT'L DO
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