Re: Arnesons on 388's
 

I rode in the Black Cloud 388 about 5 years ago during the 1000 islands poker run . That was one hell of a ride with those arnesons and twin 1000hp motors. The only complaint I heard about it was that because the best set up for the boat was to run the drives and props rotating inward that it at times was a handful to drive and had even hooked at high speed a few times. There a few times when I was in it where it felt a little squirley but it was an awsome boat! I have seen a new 344 Cheatah with arnesons for sale and it is the new sit down set up that thing looks like it should fly even with 525's.

Re: Arnesons on 388's
 

Do any of you guys know anyone running this setup? I am considering this for mine and would like to talk to a few people about it. Has anyone made the conversion?

Dean

Re: Arnesons on 388's
 

Rik which set up is this.

Rik On the Bravo conversion do you have to re glass the transom???

There looks like a lot of Hustlers are going to the Arnesons.


http://arneson-industries.com/images/Hustler5.JPG

Re: Arnesons on 388's
 

Those are ASD8-10" drop box drive units mounted on a 31 degree angle.

The boat has a set of Yanmar 440's in it and I think it runs 85-86.

Bravo conversion does not require you re-glass the transom as the standoff box covers the Bravo cutout. You have to open the transom up a bit for the transmission to fit through. Other than that, nothing special has to be done to the boat for a standard side by side application.

They work really well on the Hustlers, but the same can be said for all the applications so far.

Re: Arnesons on 388's
 

Rik I noticed on the site it was a avarage of about 5 MPH increase.

I guess they take a speed master spline prop?

Rob

Re: Arnesons on 388's
 

They use the SSM#6 propellers.

Typically, they use a 5 blade 16.5 diameter by what ever pitch is needed to run the speeds.

Midrange they pick up over 10 and top end 5 or more.

Re: Arnesons on 388's
 

Premiums, I notice you cant recieve pm's, could you call me collect when you get a chance, thanks Jeff 228-216-0900

Re: Arnesons on 388's
 

i saw eickerts new turbo motors in miami. the lay out of the engine was not very impressive, keith usually does a great job of dressing an engine & making it look cool. didn't have his usual wow factor.

Re: Arnesons on 388's
 

correct me if i'm wrong .... but that's the old Gale Banks setup with throttle bodies and EFI?

it works ... but not too hi-tech in my opinion for what Keith is capable of.

Re: Arnesons on 388's
 

I am going to convert my boat to arnesons.
I'll let you guys know how it goes and post some pics later.

Anyone interested in a good set of xr's w/IMCO lowers?

Dean