Re: raise x dimension????
 

larryd, wow did not relize that 1/4" could make that much diff. does each boat (same make same model) end up with a slightly different optimal x dimension?

all i know is i have a buddy with a newer 36 outlaw higher x 496's runs 4 blades nonlabbed, me 1999 with lower x 500 hps running labbed 3 blades ( cant run 4 blades) and we are pretty close to dead even. i have him by .2-.3 mph on gps ( and that could be a big gust of wind) we run neck and neck. that frustrates me.

Re: raise x dimension????
 

I am going to try to put the shorties on this week and try it but it's a bit cold out there
so i will see what i can do.want to try them before i pull the motors!!!!!!!!
and larry i didn't mean anything when i said too high!!!!!!!!!!

Re: raise x dimension????
 

i will send you a coat. :D

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why can't you run 4 blades? i do hydro's 26 pitch with hp500's at 74.8 gps

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i would go 5 blades w/ the raised x and then test, test, test.....

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could not turn them, the threes just worked better. are you running salt? efi or carb?

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salt water and yes carb!!!

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yes each hull can be slightly different , but if the didn't change the bottom between yours and your buddy's they should be real close so you are right you should be very close to his x boat manufactures tend to be real conservative in thier x dimensions so you can definately go higher then they do and you can always space them back down , thy fact that you are using 3 blades does lead me to think your drives are too deep , unfortunately you just have try it good luck if you get them up you may not be able to get on plane with 3 blades

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yz, how fast are you running now ?

I'm going to assume low 70's.

I have heard from more than 1 person
that the 496ho's ( performance wise)
run pretty close to the carbed Hp500's.

I don't know if that makes you feel any better though :rolleyes:

Even though I love to spend other peoples money,
baja 36ft has offered to be the "guinea pig",
his results should be very compareable to what
you should see.

jt

Re: raise x dimension????
 

i run right at 70, last year the gods must have been right and i ran 73 once. make that 69.9 not 70. I would love 74.8. heck i would take 73 again. i hope that baja 36ft sees an improvement.