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Old 05-08-2005 | 10:32 PM
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guys/gals I need your help --I posted in v cat's "What Props, pitch, rpm, speed, power on 388? " but as you can see I need your help, in ext boxes, lower's, no box,box, imco, merc sport masters ect. running 572 @ 700 hp na.. help needed with set up, drive ratio ect. I HAVE NEVER HAD A STEP BOTTOM BOAT (family /self) as I said--- I know I'm not a premiume member but you guys have tried all the tricks to go fast !!please help?? first hustler in family!!
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Old 05-09-2005 | 07:41 AM
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So you have a #6 boat now, and you want to switch to XR's ?????? Most people go the opposite way.
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Old 05-09-2005 | 08:50 AM
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we bought a 388 that had #6's but prev owner took power and drives to put in his 38 top gun. ---but from what Joe @ hustler said this boat was a bravo boat out of factory.
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Old 05-09-2005 | 12:12 PM
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you may want to think about the Arneson PM Rik he will know if you can plug the holes with them.
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Old 05-09-2005 | 02:11 PM
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I think you would be better off finding a used pair of 6's to put back on. Will hold up better in the long run with your 700's.
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Old 05-10-2005 | 12:46 AM
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I am wishing I had 6's now Its a matter of time .

My next one will have them. It sucks haven to back down the power you made .
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Old 05-10-2005 | 08:54 AM
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where should we look for used #6s drives , trans. and transom assblys ?? got one quote @ 75 k that's abit over the top for us.
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Old 05-10-2005 | 09:04 AM
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keep looking . Jasman picked up a deal for some # 5's complete cheap.
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Old 05-10-2005 | 10:54 AM
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Too Old is selling his entire boat less motors for a great price (thought it was in the mid 50k range). Has 6's installed with trannies.
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Old 05-10-2005 | 02:09 PM
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you should also call pat at weismann www.weismann.net you would be surprised with their workmanship and pricing as well.
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