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I do have to say that even though im not with the fast group the Saber gets compliments when catching all the heavy wash from 40+ offshore boats taking off and running hard and catching some nice rollers out in Lake Michigan and that is the fun part for me!!
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thanks for the info, I seen it had some long runs and I didnt want to run the **** out of my boat to try to keep up. I was trying to decided between boyne and chicago, I think boyne will be the one!!! Is 65 on smooth or rough water and what prop are you running your power is pretty similar to what Im running. thanks again Martin
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thanks for the info, I seen it had some long runs and I didnt want to run the **** out of my boat to try to keep up. I was trying to decided between boyne and chicago, I think boyne will be the one!!! Is 65 on smooth or rough water and what prop are you running your power is pretty similar to what Im running. thanks again Martin
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Not sure what prop Martin is running & I am sure he will chime in but his X is just a bit higher than yours.... I just checked an old thread were he stated that Doug told him they set it at 15" which would put the propshaft around 6 13/16" below the bottom.... He measured the propshaft to hull for me several months ago & came up with 6" So he falls somewhere between 6" - 6 13/16"
Both X's seem low to me & I am still debating on exactly where to set mine.... Either way it will be higher than either of these mentioned...
Wieland77 : I can't remember but have you ever ran a 4 blade such as a bravo of Hydromotive ect.. & ifso how did it work ?? I ask b/c your prop slip is pretty high... Most 28' boats especially a single have trouble running with 3 bladers..
I have stated before but I believe the low X-dimmension on your boat & Martins is due to the fact that since your boats were built props have changed a bit allowing to run higher X's
How does your boat carry the bow ?? & If you have ran a 4 blade , Ifso what kind & how did the boat react to it ???? Bow lift -stern lift ect..
---I would love to see how your boat reacted to a 2" shortie & a 4-blade bravo or a Hydromotive quad---
Both X's seem low to me & I am still debating on exactly where to set mine.... Either way it will be higher than either of these mentioned...
Wieland77 : I can't remember but have you ever ran a 4 blade such as a bravo of Hydromotive ect.. & ifso how did it work ?? I ask b/c your prop slip is pretty high... Most 28' boats especially a single have trouble running with 3 bladers..
I have stated before but I believe the low X-dimmension on your boat & Martins is due to the fact that since your boats were built props have changed a bit allowing to run higher X's
How does your boat carry the bow ?? & If you have ran a 4 blade , Ifso what kind & how did the boat react to it ???? Bow lift -stern lift ect..
---I would love to see how your boat reacted to a 2" shortie & a 4-blade bravo or a Hydromotive quad---
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On GPS my top end is 65.4 and that is running in good chop, on flat water usually get 61-62 @ 4900-5000 RPM. I am running a 25 pitch 3 blade mirage and I think it is stock. One of the major differences is my drive with 7 1/2 X-Dimension. Runs great in the rough stuff but cut the top end a little. What is your set up? As far as running hard, there are always a couple smaller boats that cruise the long streatches to so you dont have to worry about being last by any means, it is just fun to take off with the group and run with em for a little while.
I guess the reason I mention it being one of the first,....is I'm sure as Saber grew as a company so did Saber's knowledge of better and better set-up's on the rigging end of the spectrum.
So chances are the new 28's are running Higher ( X ) dimension's.
Here is Craig's website:
http://www.appearanceproductsinc.com/
He is doing a lot of the big names now for boat interior's too.
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On GPS my top end is 65.4 and that is running in good chop, on flat water usually get 61-62 @ 4900-5000 RPM. I am running a 25 pitch 3 blade mirage and I think it is stock. One of the major differences is my drive with 7 1/2 X-Dimension. Runs great in the rough stuff but cut the top end a little. What is your set up? As far as running hard, there are always a couple smaller boats that cruise the long streatches to so you dont have to worry about being last by any means, it is just fun to take off with the group and run with em for a little while.

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I gpsed at 69.8 at hardy dam on the smoothest water possible
with my old moter it was gps 64 at Mullet lake in the perfect chop, havent had a chance to gps in good water yet with new motor. go to a 24 bravo 1 the prop you are currently running is what was stock. I talked with Jim at saber about shorty drives he said without a ex. box it would be worthless, you would lose bow lift. Mike Crawford at CT marine in Lansing has helped me with my motor and has mentioned many times that he did a fair amount of motor work on the first red saber , IM assuming it is yours If you have any questions he is the man to talk too.

Cougarman,
Tanks for the info for Craig. I would like to get a hold of him, especially if he does interior work. It is still original and needs a face lift. I also need a new cover that is used as the entry into the cabin, it is tinted plexiglass cover and swing in door, and it has cracked and chipped. You guys with 28's, what type of setup is you cabin entry? I have never seen another 28 in person and would'nt mind seeing some interior shots for newer styles.
I wish I could do a lot to the boat but I need to be patient due to lack of funds, can only do little things here and there when I can. Sooner or later I will get it where it needs to be. Im only 26 so as work gets better so will the Saber
