hey guys i need your help im fitting a bravo on a pantera 28
but i havent got a clue what x dimensions means
i was told 1" but where do i measure from and to

any help would be great

cheers

x-dim refers to the distance from the bottom of the hull to the center line of the crankshaft.

On a standard bravo the distance from the prop shaft to the input shaft is 21-13/16

I am assuming the 1" dimension you talk about is having the prop shaft 1" below the bottom of hull this would equate to a x-dim of 20-13/16.

If he meant 1 inch above the bottom of the hull the x-dim wouild be 22-13/16

thanks for your reply
i meant to say 17" x dimensions

cheers

Do a search this has been covered many times, I have one that is under the "Drives" section called "what is your drive height". I raised mine up 3" from stock, I think the x went from 15.25" to 18.25". All boats are different, too low too slow, too high and it will not plane off.

what type of boat did you have and what gain did you get

thankyou

17" is the correct X for a 28 Pantera. That puts the propshaft height at about 4.75" below the bottom.

Baja 236, I don't know yet have not hit the water yet.

Single engine pleasure 28 Panteras need the X at 17" and thats even agressive. Any higher and its hard to carry the bow. You can go to about 17.5 or maybe 18 on a lighter race/poker run boat with no cabin.

17 was the height set in factory racing.