Meteor 5000 with single turbine
11-05-2013 | 06:54 AM
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Hi.
I'm planning to put a 1400hp T58 turbine with arneson or speedmaster drive on a 50' scarab, the boat will wheight less than with triple BB and much less than with two big diesels, but will it work? Would the boat be controlable? Would it get up on plane if i use a 6blade prop?
It is the best choise for less money than other choises.
I'm planning to put a 1400hp T58 turbine with arneson or speedmaster drive on a 50' scarab, the boat will wheight less than with triple BB and much less than with two big diesels, but will it work? Would the boat be controlable? Would it get up on plane if i use a 6blade prop?
It is the best choise for less money than other choises.
11-05-2013 | 02:36 PM
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From: Red Oak, Texas
I thought I recalled a guy years ago that had a single turbine in the middle, and then concocted a chain drive system to two transmissions and two Arneson surface drives. I don't recall how it worked out though. Maybe some research will turn up the boat.
