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bcfountain

04-19-2009 07:25 PM

stagered engine setup

what are he pros and cons of a stagered engine setup on a 42 fountain lighting w/hp 500.late 90,s hull?

tblrklakemo

04-19-2009 09:22 PM

better balance, faster boat, easier to work on motor sides......cons.....a little harder to spin around the dock b/c the drives are pushing and pulling much closer to the centerline.

gerritm

04-20-2009 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tblrklakemo (Post 2847903)

better balance, faster boat, easier to work on motor sides......cons.....a little harder to spin around the dock b/c the drives are pushing and pulling much closer to the centerline.

Ditto. My props turn in and I run 5 blade Maximus and that does help with the manuevering around the docks.

aTX427

04-20-2009 08:47 PM

go staggered for sure

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