Outdrives
11-02-2004 | 07:26 PM
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From: frankenmuth michigan
Re: Outdrives
I holeshot my boat occasionaly,catch air and let it hang on msd at 6000 once in a while,turning 30 pitch prop,outdrive breaks something about every 2 years/125 hours (max machine worx). Stock bravo lasted 1 season with blown 502/26 pitch,went to 28 pitch,upped boost 2 psi,drive broke 5 minutes out,Smitty
11-03-2004 | 09:44 AM
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Re: Outdrives
Originally Posted by Excalibur
What drive will hold up to 700 plus horsepower with a mild hole shot, that doesn't cost 30,000 plus? Tired of babying my toy. It's easy to make power but the marine industry seems a little behind in technology compared to cost. Maybe, sell the boat and but outboard engines.
11-05-2004 | 04:40 AM
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From: Naples, Maine
Re: Outdrives
Originally Posted by Excalibur
What drive will hold up to 700 plus horsepower with a mild hole shot, that doesn't cost 30,000 plus? www.konradmarine.com
Last edited by Biggus; 11-05-2004 at 05:25 AM.
11-06-2004 | 06:17 AM
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From: Bonita Springs, Florida
Re: Outdrives
ADVICE:
1. It is not a drag racer on a 1/4 mile strip.
2. It is not a plane. Don't fly it. Keep the drives WET!
3. Having props designed to "SLIP" will extend the life of your drives
tremendously.
4. 4 and 5 blasdes hook up too fast and are hard on the pinions etc.
Treating your equipment with respect will do 4 things:
1. Save you a lot of $$$$
2. You and your passangers will finsih the passage with a pleasurable and memorable experience.
3. No downtime
4. Your butt will not be hanging out of the hatch while wrenching on your stuff.
Chit happens and parts get tired fast enough without encouragment. Everything will break in time and faster if you pound it.
1. It is not a drag racer on a 1/4 mile strip.
2. It is not a plane. Don't fly it. Keep the drives WET!
3. Having props designed to "SLIP" will extend the life of your drives
tremendously. 4. 4 and 5 blasdes hook up too fast and are hard on the pinions etc.
Treating your equipment with respect will do 4 things:
1. Save you a lot of $$$$
2. You and your passangers will finsih the passage with a pleasurable and memorable experience.
3. No downtime
4. Your butt will not be hanging out of the hatch while wrenching on your stuff.
Chit happens and parts get tired fast enough without encouragment. Everything will break in time and faster if you pound it.
Last edited by expresscat39; 11-06-2004 at 06:21 AM.
