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Old 07-11-2012 | 04:09 PM
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Old 07-11-2012 | 04:27 PM
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Your about 9.5 hrs from me
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Old 07-11-2012 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Kichler
I have a 98 twin step 28zx with a 700hp 555ci it has a imco stern advantage stern jack on it with a 28p bravo and it runs 5100rpm. I think with the sternjack I'm getting to much drag on the drive and its getting too much water, what do you guys think, would a imco shorty help me?
What kind of speed do you get as is?
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Old 07-11-2012 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by hullofjustis
A shorty would help when you put a the stern jack on the drive shaft center line will be lower so yes a shortie will help
A stern jack won't lower the propshaft in positive trim like an extension box does. Two different animals.
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Old 07-11-2012 | 09:33 PM
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That's a long way to drive to try out a shorty, but I am a Fedex Ground contractor. I can get it to you.
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Old 07-16-2012 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by tnc110
What kind of speed do you get as is?
im getting 80mph at 5050rpm in pretty humid hot weather, i was told the boat did 88mph in the fall with cool air
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