walter, i'm not convinced a single asd is the way to go.
I think if they were so great, you'd see more.
Now its a different story for a twin app.

And i'm concerned w/ handling at the dock.

I'm with CJ, it looks goofy. But if it'll run a 100mph who cares!

I'd be interested in driving one myself. I love my twin but am not sure how it would react with a single. I hope we hear more about this Active Thunder.

I actually think it will react fine around the dock. The only thing I do with mine around the docks is trim it down. This helps it react a little quicker in getting the thrust under the stern.

Again, no tabs installed because no one is sure what the boat will need, yet. It has not been run yet. It's getting 650HP.

My 24 with the Arneson is just as easy to dock is my 28 with twin Bravos. I would trade my Bravos for 2 Arnesons any day.

The only thing on my 24 that I have not worked on is the Arneson.

and Rik is the real deal

Thanks for the offer but I already have it. We talk quite frequently. I'll ask him again later



What ever the story may be from other peoples past efforts. I do feel this is a great R & D project and I hope that it works well for you guys. Please keep us posted on the results.

A number of years ago we converted a 24 Excalibur from a jet drive to a single Arneson power with a mild 502. Never had any major issues with plane or turning -- best was 75 mph. Dicked around with a few props to gain a little, finally a 4 blade clever from Hoss cured a lot of problems.

I always thought it was a neat project but after it was done we should have just went with a good sterndrive.

The problem is in these applications the stern drives simply suck.
then you would be like the majority, unfortunately broke down.

Big power x Sterndrive = one upset person

jeff,

mild 502 does not = big power.

I can see why the AT went w/ ASD; 650hp.

but jeff, these are not big heavy boats like 38ft plus.
many a smaller/lighter boats w/ big HP running bravo style drives w/o many probs. you have to know how to drive'em.
Now, the bigger heavy boats are another story.

i had 550hp in my 24 w/ beefed bravo... not a problem, and still none 3 seasons later w/ different owners.

you are the exception, you know how to run a boat. Most guys I see around here are sticks to the wall, dont let off, run 5000 rpms all the time, and then cant figure ut why their stuff does not last. I missed the part about the mild 502's. So their is no misunderstanding I agree that that surface drives are not best for all applications. I do prefer them for their simplicity, track record, cost, but there will always be a give and take in what ever we choose. Jeff