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Old 02-13-2008 | 03:09 PM
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The aluminum block (spacer) below the trim ram attachment has been added, and again, IMO should be removed. However, it will be much harder to plane (or barely plane at all) once removed. The solution is either a ballast tank or tunnel tab. I question how safe tunnel tabs are on catamarans, so would personally recommend the ballast tank - 30 to 50 gallons.

You should expect 8 to 10 MPH with this change.

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Old 02-13-2008 | 07:19 PM
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Hydromotive doesn't make props for this application.

Don't get rid of the spacers if you take them out. They were put there for a reason.

This will be fun to watch. Keep us informed of the ability to plane corner and the actual speed improvements or losses with your changes and testing.
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Old 02-14-2008 | 02:02 PM
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The aluminum block (spacer) below the trim ram attachment has been added, and again, IMO should be removed. However, it will be much harder to plane (or barely plane at all) once removed. The solution is either a ballast tank or tunnel tab. I question how safe tunnel tabs are on catamarans, so would personally recommend the ballast tank - 30 to 50 gallons.

You should expect 8 to 10 MPH with this change.

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I 'd really like to pick your brain on installing a ballast tank.

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Old 06-08-2008 | 09:46 PM
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anything ever come of this???
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Old 04-10-2009 | 11:43 AM
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Considering taking the spacers out and adding a ballast tank. Also looking for slightly bigger props.

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Old 04-15-2009 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by copiercat
im running 5 blades and a 1" spacer and mine leaps out of the hole with good top end
It looks like you have a bravo or trs drive if so then are you using the p5 props or px5??? I tried to blow up your pic but its tuff to see your drive.
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Old 04-15-2009 | 05:57 PM
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Its the same shaft then a bravo ,,,so the bravo props will fit !!!!
And yes take the spacers out ,,,no need for a balast tank if they are gone !!!
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