37 Outerlimits "Diablo" Changing to SSM 6, Help please
 

Looking for information for drive location to change the boat from #4 to #6 drives. Does anyone have a #6 boat with a side by side set up? Or can someone point me in a direction as to who to contact that would be knowledgeable and willing to help? Also will be selling #4 drives, gimbals, extension boxes and steering. Right hand drive needs lower gears and general go through. And looking for 6 drives and gimbals. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Madox

You need to do a stagger on a #6 37. It will run horrible in a side by side application.

Probably not the answers your looking for but I agree. That would be a horrible move. Way to much weight in the ass end and those drives would be to far spread apart.

What would be the optimum center to center and X dimensions? Anyone have pictures of a staggered set up in a 37? Particularly how close is the front engine is the back seat.

Unfortunately i believe the side by side 37's had a larger cockpit than the staggered set ups therefore your talking about cutting and moving the whole bulkhead forward to accommodate the forward motor.

I would start at the same height as the #4s with 2" spacers in the #6s and then go up from there. Dont get discouraged you have to keep testing and trying different props and drive heights. Most single step boats will have more stern lift at high speeds, there are many good running side by side boats.

So your saying keep the drives at the same spacing (around 34") and put the x dimension at the same as the #4's. The consensus says side by side isn't the way to go. Trying not to get discouraged but haven't had any good options yet. Also had to put spacers in the #4's to make it drivable. Over 100 it would get scary. 1" spacers settled it down but runs slower. And with the 4's it sucks getting on plane, will not get up and go without taking it to 5200 rpm. I've been told that with 6's and a cavitation plate some of that issue will be solved.

there is a 37 out there that was converted from a bravo boat to a #6 short stagger. If you look for edelecta in the activator area , he can fill you in. He had it done to his 37 that I just mentioned . He sold that boat years ago .but I'm sure he could give u some insite.

I have a 37 with number 5 's on boxes with the drives at 28 " and motors at 34". With 18" drive shafts .

You still got my trailer ??? Nice to see you in key west, I was trying to buy you a round and went inside to get some service and you were gone. It seems so easy to lose people in such a small town but its just insane !! Happy holiday's !!

Brian

I would love to see pics of your setup if it's possible. I was thinking of doing something similar but a little afraid because I haven't seen one like that. How much HP do your engines make? And I'm assuming the u joints have held together.? And thanks for the info on edelecta, I'll see if I can look him up. Any info is greatly appreciated!

I owned the fastest #6 37 ever......but what do I know...... :D

What did it run?

Not looking to be the fastest. Just want something that is drivable. Still looking for information that will help. Thunderusone, what tabs did you have on the boat?

380's

Thanks

Yes , I still have the trailer ... Good to see you down there in KW.. Happy Holidays to u .. Will give u a shout when I'm in Savannah sometime over the winter..

I remeasured the drives they are at 29" centers. No problem whats so ever with the u-joints.. been running this set-up since 02. I will pm u my number . Tom

Jonathan good meeting you at PRI again.

Agree with the 380 tabs. Have you thought about other drive current drive set ups ? IMCO's possible.

Good to see you at PRI as well. Thanks for dropping by the booth.

I have looked into other drive options and haven't made a final decision. 6's seem to be the better option and costs would be inline with the Imco stuff. So I would lean towards the mercury stuff due to the fact it will be easier to get parts because of my geographic location. If I was out west it may be a different story. So I'm looking for 380 tabs as well.

Good to see you as well. Thanks for dropping by the Booth.

I've looked at other drive options and haven't ruled them out but leaning towards 6's. Easier to get parts for due to my location. If I was out west that would be different. And looking for 380 tabs.

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