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Old 09-30-2009 | 05:02 PM
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LOOKING FOR SOME ADVICE...what are the handling characteristics with trips vs twins.. I heard some info, but source was not as reliable as to someone who might have been in a trip boat or someone from the OL factory.
Also heard twins likes a lil tab around 55-65mph only in a bravo boat due to diff. COG..
Anyone ever put any Arnesons on these hulls. Thanks Jeff
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Old 09-30-2009 | 05:07 PM
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I dont know about triple 37's but I can tell you about triple 42's having been in two if that helps.
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Old 09-30-2009 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by fountain40icbm
I dont know about triple 37's but I cant tell you about triple 42's having been in two.

Ive been in a trip 525 42..Mike driving, Fred and a few others in the back..went through 5' at 70 mph and as we were coming in to the inlet..toughed 80.. It was a rough ride due to the layup..but none the less, you can't have it both ways with out a compromise. Very Nice boat. Jeff
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boat seems too small for trips.. i've only been in ones with twins and for it's size it's a great running boat, hands down...
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Old 10-01-2009 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Panther
boat seems too small for trips.. i've only been in ones with twins and for it's size it's a great running boat, hands down...
I agree.. a staggered set up would be my choice...who wants to buy three motors and drives..LOL
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Old 10-01-2009 | 01:13 PM
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One big difference will be the resale value. Tripples are DOA.
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Old 10-02-2009 | 11:55 AM
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I would convert it to twins..sell off all the motors and drives, and do it right..just curious as how the ride (mannerisms) was with trips...and if I can get the boat at the right price.
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Old 10-02-2009 | 12:20 PM
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the 37's are a big boat, I cant wait to see what you do with one of them, they have a ton of possibilties. good luck.
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Old 10-02-2009 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by GrandTimes
the 37's are a big boat, I cant wait to see what you do with one of them, they have a ton of possibilties. good luck.
sent you a pm..Jeff
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Old 10-04-2009 | 01:25 PM
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Did you see the 98 that was converted to twins, they did a great job.
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