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Old 04-19-2009 | 07:25 PM
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what are he pros and cons of a stagered engine setup on a 42 fountain lighting w/hp 500.late 90,s hull?
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Old 04-19-2009 | 09:22 PM
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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.
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Old 04-20-2009 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by tblrklakemo
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.
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Old 04-20-2009 | 08:47 PM
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go staggered for sure
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