1k

Have you guys talked to Kirk from Elite Marine? He had a 28 Panera with a Konrad and huge power and I don't think he ever got his running right. No idea what his issue was, but maybe he can shed a little light on his struggles and maybe some things for you guys to check.

On another note, I'm pretty sure Art's boat is the lightest 28 that Saber built.

1k would be like 1' try like 5000 lbs at 10'.

The engine and drive package is close to a TRS set up. Now just add the weight of the blower and cooler and the box.

Post * 10 on TRS comparison on this thread +
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...ive-weigh.html

That does not take into account the external steering, box, transmision that is inside the box and all outside the transom.

Based on what I have found the TRS drive only is 122 pounds. So if you add the 50 from what Kurt said on the other tread you are at 170 pounds. I have no idea how much the box weighs in at? Transmision is about 109 pounds if it is a 72C plus fluids. I would guess the gimbal is about 30-40 pounds more then a bravo. So what does the box weigh 100 pounds? If we assume that is close that puts us as 410 pounds. probably 250 more then a bravo. Don't forget however that 410 pounds is about 12" or so farther back then it would be with out the box. So to counter this I would think that the 500 pounds in the bow is probably close. Now add the weight of the blower and rigging.... Probably another couple hundo pounds? That is all well behind what should be the center of gravity. Even the gas tank is wall behind were I think the center of gravity should be (behind the drivers and passangers bolsters). I am not sure 500 pounds is enough! :eek::eek:

NOW I know why Gerry wants me to come for the test! I weigh
275lbs.! Never thought I could be the deciding factor in this
experiment. I've been called alot of things in my life...but a "sand
bag". I guess a man has to do what a man has to do when he's
called upon. That's what friends are for.

Artie will try anything:evilb:,well will see what 500lbs of sand will do.90% sure its not drive height, like I said 1st time out. boat gets on plane to easy with 4 or 5 blade.I talked to Doug again from saber. he didn't realize I had box with tranny. if he did he would of put new tank in floor. still will need to find a p5 prop over the winter, that might work with this set up.. well going to read the rest of the posts.

jeb these hulls are in high demand mine with a b1 set would do fine for mid hp. I have had 4 people pm me over the last 2 years about taking over this, but with no power or drive like I bought it. but now has a new tank in it.

jeb I thought that last week after the drive heights made no different. said that to the boys on the dock about moving motor/tank. next sand bags to see if tank needs to be moved. these boats were built with the tanks behind the seat for balance and run good with b1 drives singles. twin boats run wider strakes and chine and gas tank between seats floor.bottom of boat has rocker about 8'' back I still think a stearn lifting prop might level the boat out.worst case next year I have to install new gas tank in floor grand, then cut out old new tank repair bulkhead move 4'' other wise my headers will need work another grand.bottom not worried about now. if its straight after the 6 or 8'' to the front. then just grind lay some glass build up sand paint easy. if its more space then yes about 3 grand for a pro to go over it. I hope its a prop and new tank in the floor only. Iwas real close in doing that too. so I would of picked up more room for the blower. theres props without defuser rings longer hubs and these all play with the ride boat gets on plane real easy. I''ll post after tomorrow.

rides good over the few wakes I ran over. bottom has not been touched, and that would be a last think to do. thanks for chiming in and you to Jeb.