Is everyone running the prop vent tubes on their # 6's?

Actually they are NXT transom assemblies and SSMVI drives (uppers and lowers). I prefer the running with the vent tubes, they make it easier to get on plane.

Freedom what kind of speed are you seeing with that stage II whipple? (sorry for the hi-jack)

110 so far

sweet

Freedom,
Thanks for the correction, and BTW who did your vent tube install?
Great #'s on your boat also.
Thanks,
Dean

We are not, I was told that the boats get on plane easier, but havent been in one with them to experience that myself. As far as the NXT gear case, the skeg design works in other applications, most other V's run them without problems. In the Fountain application, the gearcase provided too much stern lift, and the boat didnt have enough skeg in the water to give good control of the boat at high speeds. Thats not a problem with the 6 drive.

I had Shogren Performance Marine install the vent tubes on my boat and they did a great job. You have to match the vents to the profile of the prop so it takes a little work to get them right.

I have the stainless steel ones from Fountain with the logo on the top and they look much better than the rubber tubes. Give Shogren a call and they'll hook you up.

what props are you running?

I like the ride of the 42 better, but the 38 is a lot faster. 115 out of the box, vs. 103. Stage 2 Whipple puts get you 125mph.