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Where's the love? Geez!

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Originally Posted by akaboatman (Post 3678797)

Whats speeds did you get when you got it dialed in ? Love that boat. Artie

I personally saw 135 w/ the original Bravo setup but the GPS had 137 recorded on it so it's been at least that fast. Today I'm seeing 135 w/ the new ILMOR Indy Drives & Trans w/ a pr of 5 blade 37 Herings. We ran 120-125 most of the way to Key West last Nov. very comfortably.

Not too shabby given the static & rotating weight I gained w/ drive upgrade.

I'm positive one could see 140 w/ some bigger wheels but thats not how I boat so it's geared & propped for all around boating & acceleration. Gets on plane w/ ease, no need to tuck in the drives or lower the tab full of fuel w/ 4-5 on board.

If I could get my hands on a set of bigger props I'd see what it could do but no one local to me has a set.

Thanks. That boat really turned out sweet. Hate to see you selling after all that time an work. Great job. Artie

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Originally Posted by akaboatman (Post 3685107)

Thanks. That boat really turned out sweet. Hate to see you selling after all that time an work. Great job. Artie

Thanks Artie, it's been a challenging but great project. It appears that someone else will benefit from the collaborative efforts!

I'm sure I can find a new project!

Cant wait to see what that might be.

LOL. Thats going to take alot of time. It needs a beak. :party-smiley-004: