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rbtnt 04-05-2006 09:37 PM

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We saw a big difference at about 85 and above on a high X dimension cat with twins. One drive with a nose cone and our spare drive without. RPMs on drive without nose cone climbed a last faster above 85 than the one with. Put the right drive back on and RPMs were the same.

docmanrich37 04-06-2006 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TRICK
Rich,

Did the cones show up? If you have further questions, we can call Tom at Hydromotive.

-AN Wrenches arrived today. They head your way tomorrow. :D

If anyone know's the cones will helpona 388 for sure, I'd like tohear about it. I have a few extrasets on the shelf and might bond a set on my Hustler.

Fred the cones came in on tues. thanks.I know a 388 that put them on and did make a big diff. and especially in handling over 90+.Fred if you like and want to install mine for practice i can send my drives to you. :D

mwdill 04-06-2006 05:46 AM

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Rich, do you have a tig welder?
if you do start grinding your lowers, i know you like the thought of that :D:
I'll help for a gift cert. :drink:
they are not that bad you can either spot weld them then epoxy or just epoxy.

docmanrich37 04-06-2006 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mwdill
Rich, do you have a tig welder?
if you do start grinding your lowers, i know you like the thought of that :D:
I'll help for a gift cert. :drink:
they are not that bad you can either spot weld them then epoxy or just epoxy.

No welding to be done on my drives.Good since it looks like it will be raining on sat. then i'll be at the shop at 7 am well better make that 8 am. :drink:

ROTAX454 04-06-2006 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mikes280
when i first did my motor the boat ran 91 with out a nose cone i put on a wpm nose cone and went 96 at a lower rpm so yes they will help you above 85.also it is very importent thet they are stright on the drive if you have never put one on you might get some one to help you that has done they and had them work for them . also they can be stright side to side and up and down good luck

At the risk of sounding stupid, who is the manufacturer or what is WPM?

ROTAX454 04-06-2006 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TRICK
Rich,

Did the cones show up? If you have further questions, we can call Tom at Hydromotive.

-AN Wrenches arrived today. They head your way tomorrow. :D

If anyone know's the cones will helpona 388 for sure, I'd like tohear about it. I have a few extrasets on the shelf and might bond a set on my Hustler.

Fred, So Hydro has a nose cose for a Bravo 1 drive that has ONLY the low water pickup? I have hull mounted offshore water pickups so that's not the problem. The low water pickups on the drive lowers are used for the top cooler cap. Richard

Rebel_Heart 04-06-2006 10:01 AM

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I think WPM is Warlock Performance Marine.

Too Old 04-06-2006 07:54 PM

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gsmith9898 04-06-2006 08:14 PM

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do you have a picture of one? Will they work if all you have is a low water pick up?

NOMOGOFAST 04-09-2006 02:36 PM

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Rich,

Send the nose cones to rivas. I saw the ones he has done and they look great. If you call him he would probably do them on a weekend, maybe when you pick up your boat.


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