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Thanks for the info. A number 6 boat should handle and drive completely different from a bravo one. I am currently in the process in trying to sell mine so if you know anyone that wants one let me know.

Thanks again
Dan

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it did ride a lot different.. what tabs are you running? 280's or 380's? he said the 380's were way to big for it w/ the bravo setup..
he said it did hop in the calm over 90 w/ the bravos..
what are asking for yours?

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Im running the 280 tabs but thinking about installing some 380's.
I think that's the first time i've heard a negative response to the 380's on a hustler.

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They do... LMarth has one with 5's does 104 like a Cadillac :drink:

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I think it's the weight in the back to compensate for some of the stern lift that does it.

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Could be. The SSM's also have a larger skeg which should give extra stability albeit with more drag. I've got a really high 'x' dimension. Maybe Rob stilll has a picture of G Force's stern. Rob and I put the 380 tabs on last spring. They definitely help get me on plane which has been a challenge,especially with a full load of fuel. Didn't get enough experience this last summer at high speeds to comment on how they affect stability with full/light fuel loads.

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All hustlers, or just the ones w/ boxes. He mentioned that once you started trimming it out w/ the boxes, the boat started riding on the 380's all too sudden and the 280's worked much better.

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G-force is one sweet a$$ ride. im pretty sure it was sold new up at Aquamania in Abay. It was Mark Ruckwelds(sp) old boat i believe.

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You're correct. Rick Merola, the owner of Aqua Mania originally sold the boat to Mark. Since then, the 800SC's were rebuilt by Sterling and the Hubers upgraded to 1330's. I bought the boat in August of 2000.Long story,but last year Mark briefly owned a 42' Outer Limits with Sterling 1500's. He's had some wild toys. I know I'm biased,but I count my blessings that I stumbled onto such a fun ride. Rob's got some pictures he's promised to post shortly.

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Here ya go Lou :drink: