Who's running a #6 in a single engine application
Doug
09-01-2009 | 09:25 AM
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If you're doing it this winter you'll obviously be able to see how I pan out. I know you've been following my thread but I have to re iterate. My problems haven't really been related to the arneson. We've only splashed it a couple times due to the other issues you've probably read about.
I think/ hope it's just going to be finding the right style prop and adding the additional trim pieces to the drive rik has sent ( thanks rik
) We will know more when we splash again in the next couple weeks. If it runs like stink I think you'll have your solution. Besides, set up time for you will surely be less because of the knowledge we can share about the set up.
I think/ hope it's just going to be finding the right style prop and adding the additional trim pieces to the drive rik has sent ( thanks rik
) We will know more when we splash again in the next couple weeks. If it runs like stink I think you'll have your solution. Besides, set up time for you will surely be less because of the knowledge we can share about the set up.
09-01-2009 | 09:36 AM
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Why would you want that heavy drive?? With a 26' boat, weight is your enemy. Arneson and/or Weismann are the way to go.
just wondering how it will perform, wish Mercury had a try it before you buy it, I would have it next weekend...Last edited by Catmando; 09-01-2009 at 09:39 AM.
09-01-2009 | 09:53 AM
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weisman has a new duo prop drive as well that will handle some big hp...counter rotating props at speed...priceless.
http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forum...read.php?t=914
http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forum...read.php?t=914
09-01-2009 | 02:34 PM
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Jeff, I would think the #6 would be just as much work to convert to as the arneson. Recut transom, move engine forward, bottom work, etc. Just a guess though. It would probably be worth a call to arneson and wiesmann to see what they have to say.
09-01-2009 | 04:24 PM
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26 REDLINE,
This is the drive you need;
http://weismann.net/Press%20Pages/20...annDuoProp.htm
Here it is running. Notice there's NO torque steer at all;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcf1A...eature=related
This is the drive you need;
http://weismann.net/Press%20Pages/20...annDuoProp.htm
Here it is running. Notice there's NO torque steer at all;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcf1A...eature=related
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09-01-2009 | 05:09 PM
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Well I have been pondering on what to do, I just got off the phone with Mike @ Konrad, great guys but the ACE is only rated for 800hp, I have not talked to Weisman, or Rik @ Arneson, but I don't know if thats the rout I want to go, I can do a number 6 with no boat modification the engine can stay where it is, but I am still looking at other options, I love the duoprop setup of the weisman so I am going to give them a call tomorrow, but I am not going the rout of the IMCO SCX, I might as well keep what I have, I appreciate everyones input and please keep it coming every little bit helps...
09-01-2009 | 05:53 PM
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Two big pluses for the Arneson are:
1. The engine stays in the same location
2. The box which holds the transmission, is designed to go over the cutout for the bravo.
PS: They are lighter than a #6 also.
Darrell.
1. The engine stays in the same location
2. The box which holds the transmission, is designed to go over the cutout for the bravo.
PS: They are lighter than a #6 also.
Darrell.
