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T2X wouldn't approve, but we turned the #3 speedy props in and it made a positive improvement in high speed handling. You have a different situation with the Arnesons since the props are farther aft of the transom. You might try contacting a good prop company like Throttle Up; sometimes a prop change can help with "hop".
Due

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Due
I do not think that throttle up can help me. Big shaft Arneson splines are different than any other. You can have a set made, but i do not have a wallet like many of the OSO crowd.
Jeff

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Are you certain that these are ASD8 drives? How many splines are on the shaft, 19 or 25? If they are 19 I make a propeller adapter to allow one to put SSM#6 propellers onto a 19 tooth spline shaft.

I know of a Cris Cat with ASD6's on it that was out if MI.

Tschiggfries old Cris Cat with SSM#3 drives porpoised severely, we upped the diameter on the propellers some and it helped some.

Your CG is in the proper space for the boat and you do have a good top speed, how much cup is in the propellers?

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Rik If this is the rick from Arneson, we have spoken before and you helped me with steering parts. These are big shaft (25Tooth) ASD8s #0802BBK60092 & 93. Came through Tim Drake in 95. Put big shafts in from Erol L. in Fla. in 02. I thought you made a set of rocker plates for Rod's old CHRIS CAT?? I do not have a clue how much cup in the props or how to measure??

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I did, the boat was far better he said.

I sold his boat to a guy here is CA, he blew the SSM#3's as soon as he got it. opps.

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Thanks all for the info. I sent an E-mail to George Linder, the man responsible for the CHRIS CAT and he called me. He was not only very friendly but also very helpful. It seems that I am not supposed to have any hook in my steps so it is time to grind and fill.
Jeff

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Email me a photo of that thing.

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Post a pic also... a bunch , we would all like to see your project. :D

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jeffery Hi ! Just lurking on your thread and have a 10 cent question ! I throttled in a 40 Fountain called Executioner in 90 and I remember Tropic Heat was a bad a$$ boat ! There was another Chris Cat in D called American Express, Jimmy the owner of American Express had his tabs set to where he liked them in all conditions then replaced the trim cylinders with a section of pipe ! Are your tabs fixed or movable ? Thank's Ron OPA P4-33 STEELINTIME , PS. We could only out run those F~#&@ng Cats in really big water !! Good Luck with her !

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pics i think before