28'-ish Single Engine Vee w/ true Surface Drive
09-24-2007 | 03:24 PM
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I'll be surprised if it works well. A friend of mine spent a lot of time and $$$ installing a single Arneson 6 on a 32 Sunsation. The boat was very un stable and almost out of control at 70 mph. He was so disappointed he spent more time and $$$ and switched to a konrad drive.
The boat looks great. I hope you have better luck than he did
The boat looks great. I hope you have better luck than he did
09-24-2007 | 03:42 PM
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There is a guy on Donzi.net who's doing it to a 21 either it's a GT or a Hornet, I can't remember which. He's been at it now and then for over six years. He just recently bought himself a Donzi 22 Classic, so I wouldn't look to see progress move faster now days. 
http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthre...hlight=arneson
http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthre...hlight=arneson
09-24-2007 | 04:15 PM
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09-24-2007 | 05:10 PM
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Stormrider - I was thinking the same as CUDA. 10% more speed with the same power and still have reliable power. Efficiency is also a big thing.....er..should I say less gas.
Python82 has a surface drive on his 24 python. He liked it quite a bit.
Python82 has a surface drive on his 24 python. He liked it quite a bit.
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09-24-2007 | 05:15 PM
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09-24-2007 | 09:13 PM
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I don't understand why there is always a confrontation when someone brings up surface drives....specifically Arnesons. There is a right drive for every boat and multiple drives work well on many boats. If you've never driven a boat with Arnesons, I highly recommend it. I've driven boats with TRS, Bravos, Imcos, #3's, #5's, and Arnesons. They all work well on different boats. I own a 30 Sutphen right now with twin small blocks and Arnesons. It handles AWESOME!!!!!!! It gets on plane with a quickness, It hauls a$$, it throws a kick a$$ rooster tail, and it docks like a champ. My hull is one of those examples that would also work well with Bravos, which are great drives, but I wouldn't give up the Arneson for anything......
Sorry for bit(chin but DAMN!
I really hope the AT with the single runs well.
Sorry for bit(chin but DAMN!
I really hope the AT with the single runs well.
09-25-2007 | 05:18 AM
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So how did it run? The boat looks finished.What power is in it?
It should be interesting to compare the speed diff if stock power to a bravo set up. good luck and keep us posted
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