I just bought a 2002 38' Ocean Express. I don't have any seat time it but I was told from the previous owner that the boat porpuses at 70-85 then it will push through once you get over that speed.
I plan on repowering the boat. It has 572/750hp motors with ASD-8 Arnesons. The boat doesn't have trim cylinders and I also was told to add them as well.
I am going to push the motors to 900hp's

I appreciate you help and any advice you could give me on this boat.. New beast for me but very excited about it!!

Thanks in advance

Here is my 39. Sent you an e-mail with some answers. If you have any questions just ask.

What is the name of the boat? What power and are they ASD-8's on the rear of that lady... Look kinda nice!! LOLOL

I will get a few pic's of the newest family member!!

I need to really pic your brain on this. You mentioned you may have a set of Rolo's?? Do you have trim cylinder's on the boat?

Also I am signing up for the Tres Martin school for May of 09. My insurance thinks it will be good for my policy? Any thoughts?



Thanks

Heres my 39 with Arnesen Drives 8-18.

Shot from Powerboat Magazine helicopter. It was a 3-4 ( one-thousand) launch at 80-90mph. I don't how high we were but it got quiet for several seconds. I was driving and Dave Wesseldyk on the sticks.

what kind of speeds did you get out of the 1000's. I wouldn't mind picking your brain on the phone one day. I was told you are the master of the Ocean Express. The guys I am buying the boat from said " there is a guy that owns the Chi-town hustler that helped us when we first bought the boat" He knows more then Ocean Express knows"

I guess that is you!!

Thanks for the info!!

Mario

Funny Everyone knows me from my old boat.... Pure Adrenaline I have send you a pic of it. Good Name!!

I think this one is going to be called "Rump Shaker"

I am going to Fly all the Nauti-Goose Saloon logos all over the boat. I am working a deal with the owner that is a very close friend so he can sponsor some poker runs for us.

What kind of speeds to you think the boat is capable of running once it is set up. The motors will dyno 900-950hp I will get a set of Rolo's too.
Still learning alot about the drives!!

I know that The Menace knows more than I do. Everything that I know, I learned from Dennis. We both learned about these boats 1 inch at a time.

So you are the one that is my new teacher. What kind of speeds should I be looking at with 950's in it. I went on to Rolla props. Where can I get them local. Also Once I get a set who can tweak them for me?

I got my new Arneson Shaft yesterday. I had to have a local machine shop tweak it as well. Looks great. I will get the drive back together this week.

I really apreciate any advice I can get. I don't mind spending the money but IF I don't need it I won't buy it. I "thought" I needed the Trim Rams for the drives. I guess I will need some advice as far as adjustments... Do I go off X-dimensions to find center then where would I set the adjustment arm. Is there a certain height... angle...

Thanks for your help!

Come on Summer

You take a 10 foot string and tape the string on the bottom of the boat about 5-6 feet from the back. Pull the string from the end tight on an angle below parallel to the bottom of the boat. Start lifting the string until it makes full contact with the bottom. The string should make a straight line. The drive should be raised or lower so that the string is at the same height as the middle of the prop nut. The drive is actually at negative trim. Contrary to belief, you should only throw a small rooster tail.