Russ,

Sometimes just as much fun that way! I've had more conversations with people at the gas station than at the dock. It's amazing how many heads you turn towing one of these down the road, too!

Red Dog, you are right about that. But it would be nice to actually float on the water for a change.

You are also right your little problem "ain't gonna be cheap". I did my propshafts, seals, etc. in both drives last summer and cost me almost 3K. My "verticle" shafts were OK. Keep us posted.

"Hi, my name is Russ, and I own a boat"

Practicing for my therapy group.

"Hi Russ, my name is Dave, and also own a boat"



With our experience, maybe we could start an "Old boat owners support group"

Dave, I do believe you are onto something here.

Now I suggest we come up with a name for our support group.

I present for your consideration:

Throwmoneyawayaholics
Wivespissedoffatusaholics
Whatelseisgonnabreakaholics
Notagainaholics
B.O.A.T.aholics

"Wivespissedoffatusaholics"


LMAO


I can totally relate!!

Dave, I pronounce you and I as the original two charter members of "Wivespissedoffatusaholics", and our first order of business will be to go buy something for the boat tomorrow. Russ

I will be trying 22 Bravo 1 props on a new to me Formula 336 this weekend. The boat came with 23 mirage + props and the previous owner said he could get 4800 rpm max with those props. Talked with Formula TAG and they mentioned going down 1 pitch when going to 4 blades. Also talked with hydromotive and they also suggested a 22 or 23 pitch quad IV. It sounds like the bravo 1 will still lift the rear out of the water just not as much as the hydromotive Q-IV which may be beter to avoid bow steer and plowing the bow.

Powerguy, your 336 is essentially the same as my 311 except your swim platform (silent thunder) is "glassed in" while mine is bolted on and not figured in the LOA. My official LOA with the platorm bolted in place is 336. I have no problems whatsoever with too much stern lift with my Hydromotives. I would give them a try over the Bravos. Or better yet, try both. Just my two cents.

tried the bravo 1's and they did not perform well. better hole shot and same cruise but 3+mph loss at top end. Going to try 23 hydromotive's next week.

PG, Keep us posted on your progress. I'm particularly interested cause as I said we basically have the same boat. It would make reasonable sense that results would be closely the same. Russ