380 K-planes on a 35 Flame
#5
Originally Posted by Nordic Gary
never seen a 35 without k-Planes. They are a must in any big water and top end. Max speed 6.5 on drives and 4.5 on K-Planes.
You run the K planes down that much? I have very little experience with them but never use them on WOT. I agree with the 6.5 on the drives. They props blow out at 7. I am going to try the 4.5 on the tabs.
Thanks Linnie
#6
Originally Posted by Dean Ferry
Has anybody run them on their 35 Flame? If yes, could you please post some pics.?
Thanks,
Dean
Thanks,
Dean
I was in Sarasota last week and went into 5 footers going out of big pass cut. I had the drives totally in and the tabs at 7. Only lost the prop twice. The 280's never went all the way down. I think you will loose all the prop bit since the drives are mounted so high. The key, I think with the Nordics is to keep the drives in and only add enough tab to keep things in line.
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The best way to set your numbers is by digital GPS. At WOT change drive a tab settings to max speed. I found that tabs gave me 1 - 11/2 MPH and completely eliminates chine walking. The only boat I know of using the 380's was a friend who had a supercharged 27 Fountain. The 380's were must over 78 in that thing. Don't see them doing much for the 35 Nordic, could be wrong.
#8
Good input guys, thanks. I've heard that using 380s on some boats makes the boat really sensitive to level, and it's hard to find the sweet spot!
Dean
Dean





