My Dad had heard from a friend abouta discussion on OSO about somebody who had swapped the outdrives and had gained topspeed on an older non stepped 38 Cigarette. I did a search and could find anything. Anyone have any info or know where the thread is?

My Dad has an 86' 38 Cig.

Usually works, docking takes getting use too. Easy to try. Craig Barrie

I tried it on my 86 38' Flat Deck running SSM3A drives.
I didn't do a whole lot of top end research but the boat was defenately looser at all speeds. At cruise speed (45-50) the boat was alot looser so I assume at top end, you might see a couple of mph. It depends on the whole power package but it's a simple experament. You should be able to swap the drives within an hour.

Usually? I heard docking becomes a *****. Do you know why it helps? He has also already raised his X dim, 3/4 I think????

Check this thread out:
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...threadid=50068

I flipped my drives on my old 35 and hated the results may be a bit faster but the handling bites.

I had my drives spinning in on my non step Top Gun and docking was difficult. This spring I set them up spinning out and the docking manners improved greatly but it feels like it is dragging its butt at planing speed. I did`t notice much of a difference at top end speeds.

Kurt.

I turned my props in on my 98 non step Top Gun, picked up about 3 mph. Docking was slightly less responsive, but nothing I couldn't live with.

My Cigarette improved with the drives in, but you will have to learn again how to dock.

I was thinking of giving that a whirll I'll post the results when I come around to it. I have a Cafe however not a gun with Bravos so no stern drive switch needed just the levers!