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Is that the TG out of St. Lu , If it is I tried to buy it before I changed mine...

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Have not had achance to really air it out , but I can tell you before 3,500 at 42mph, now 3,500 at close to 60mph.
As far as hatch (knew about the problem) ended up cutting hatch breathers stick out 3" at the back spaced the pad 3/4"let the cushon hide the rest didnt look bad at all. Will be working on cleaner look hatch this summer.......anybody got any Ideas

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man that looks real good , what year is it.

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Yup...Thats the one..I watched it in Powerboat mag for a long time.....

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Titled as 89' , Hull Id is 88'

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Nice boat, Tried to buy it without power , Guy would not budge. you got nice ride!!! How is the handling with drives turning in, and plane time

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It is a very nice boat....Just took awhile to become affordable ! :D

You might want to PM "Tricky" from here...He has an 87..Big power & Vs on boxes...He has tried countless combos And has learned alot along the way..his is a rocket..running & out of the hole.Good guy..Always willing to help...

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Kevinr:
You will probably need to build a raised hatch. My factory hatch also has pans underneath for additional clearance, with no scoops to clutter the sun pad. I can send you detailed pics if you need them or I'll be in Destin for 4th July weekend. Come on by at Crab Island and check it out.

I'm surprised at your low RPM performance with 3-blades turning inward. Sounds like its got plenty of potential. The paint looks great.:drink:

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Been waiting on ya, ................................Yeah were going , my budy that owns Suncoast converters has already entered by boat, His next door neghbor is the coordinator of the poker run. aint it great to know people.......

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Well I used non competition intakes so I gained about 1.5" over most other blower applications.Not sticking out the hatch bad maybe 2"...... Not 100% on that speed & RPM probably less than more. I didnt think we were going that fast ,everyone in the boat said we were,but 30mph on water is fast to people that dont drive that all the time.............................Wanting to go the 4th will definately look for ya......cant miss me My BOAT IS LOOUUDD!!!! NICE RIDE you got there

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Cant find Trickey.......is it spelled different...........how fast does your tg plane with 4blade

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Looks like no VI's under yours, did you do all that!!!!

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Mine is no ski-boat ! Thats for sure ! :D I am still tryin things.
My last was a Blown Bullet with Bravos so I am used to realy taking it easy coming up on plane...That doesnt seem to work so well with Vs ! :D Let me check the spelling...Tricky..No "e"

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Kevinr:
Thanks. No, purchased it with the 1000 Chiefs and # 6's. Boat was rigged by TNT.

I don't make a habit of it, but mine will launch on plane with zero slip if I wish. I have actually raised the drives (spacers) since purchasing and it still gets up effortlessly.

I think the 6's are designed to trim under (in) a lot more than V's, which allows for a high "x" dimension with less slip. I am also running 17.5x29 and/or 17x32 four blade props.

Four blades with at least 16.5 diameter should help out your plane time.

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So, If I go looking for some 4 blade should i go up a pitch or two

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No, do not go up in pitch. If you feel your present 3-blade pitch is accurate, then you will need the same pitch or more likely 1-2 inches less. The 4-blade will be more efficient across the RPM band, thereby requiring less pitch to produce the same RPM.

What size are your present props and WOT RPM?

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17X29 , have not run wot yet, broke blower pulley, wife going out of town next w/e. will get to tune carbs and run hard. will get back with ya