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sandslot 08-12-2020 02:55 PM
Originally Posted by resurrected (Post 4752718)
I don't know much about them, knew nothing before buying one.
They are really simple, most parts that I would consider consumable are just off the shelf stuff.
You will want to look for one with a drop box, ASD6 have helical cut gears that can take a max hp of somewhere around 500 I think. But straight cut gears would solve that.
The hull shape and center of mass have a huge bearing on how well it will work. On a surface drive boat you want some rocker and absolutely no hook.
Do some looking, and if you find a potential drive, ask questions about it specifically.
great suggestion, thank you

thirdchildhood 08-12-2020 05:46 PM
For all you doubters, Bjorn in Sweden had a 22 Classic that ran 112 mph without insane power and without any hull mods. A lot of people assumed he had added a pad but I talked with him and he did not! Bravo X drive. HP and prop not disclosed.

IGetWet 08-12-2020 06:58 PM
^^^ Wow he’s moving! Got it aired out nicely. Wonder what he had for drive and prop. Pretty sure I bought a pair of 3 blade cleavers from him.

To the OP, I can’t offer any input on the arnesons or other surface drives, but I say see how deep the rabbit hole goes!

outonsafari 08-12-2020 07:54 PM

wasnt there a thread about this boat? The arneson donzi?

while looking i found this video and now of course i have to get one

Rookie 08-12-2020 09:45 PM
Originally Posted by thirdchildhood (Post 4752752)
For all you doubters
Doubters of what? I don't believe anyone doubted you could put a ton of HP in this hull and go fast.

thirdchildhood 08-12-2020 10:03 PM
Originally Posted by Rookie (Post 4752787)
Doubters of what? I don't believe anyone doubted you could put a ton of HP in this hull and go fast.
Doubters of the capability of this hull, round keel and all. That doesn't look like a ton of hp. A pro-charged 540 and probably under 1,000 hp and a well set up boat. And who needs steps when you're running on the last foot of hull ....

sandslot 08-13-2020 11:29 AM
Originally Posted by thirdchildhood (Post 4752789)
Doubters of the capability of this hull, round keel and all. That doesn't look like a ton of hp. A pro-charged 540 and probably under 1,000 hp and a well set up boat. And who needs steps when you're running on the last foot of hull ....
is that video showing a classic 22?

Stuckonstupid 08-13-2020 11:40 AM
Originally Posted by sandslot (Post 4752853)
is that video showing a classic 22?
Yes, that was a heavily modified 22’ classic.

sandslot 08-13-2020 11:51 AM
Originally Posted by Stuckonstupid (Post 4752857)
Yes, that was a heavily modified 22’ classic.
so is the thought the 22 can’t go fast or did the driver make a fatal error not catching the instability sooner and finally, couldn’t any boat under 25’ or so do that? I’m asking not telling!

thirdchildhood 08-13-2020 01:42 PM
Originally Posted by sandslot (Post 4752853)
is that video showing a classic 22?
Yes. The one I posted of Bjorn is a stock hull. The one that crashed had a pad added and the bustle. And, yes, the pressure to make a fast run and adrenaline got the best of the driver. He obviously should have backed out of it when it started rocking back and forth.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...39c3f3cd25.jpg


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