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Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-12-2018, 01:35 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 67,584
Posted By Belli

Mostly Stock XR's: just before I snapped the...

Mostly Stock XR's: just before I snapped the propshaft with bravo 30's was running right at 80 (GPS) @ 5400 more than half fuel and every so often would overpower the props and get on the rev...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-25-2018, 07:11 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 67,584
Posted By Belli

Everything showed up from IMCO Tuesday, back in...

Everything showed up from IMCO Tuesday, back in the water this afternoon. I needed the helmets, uppers, the lower coupler adapter, the expansion tanks, a tie bar, and oil.

Absolutely no surprises....
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-03-2018, 01:12 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 67,584
Posted By Belli

I plan to go through a bit of prop testing with...

I plan to go through a bit of prop testing with the SCX eventually. I don't imagine too much of a change though. If I were using the SCX lower, yeah, that would take some effort to dial in I'd...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-02-2018, 04:42 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 67,584
Posted By Belli

Thanks, this supports my belief that majority of...

Thanks, this supports my belief that majority of the people who would buy the kit, are people like me, not new boat builders.

That being said, what kind of results did you see and what boats? Was...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-02-2018, 02:50 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 67,584
Posted By Belli

Conversion, adapter, being compatible, the whole...

Conversion, adapter, being compatible, the whole thing is a grey area. I get the point just fine. The entire classification is subjective. I could call a bucket of fiberglass and a piece of plywood a...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-01-2018, 02:06 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 67,584
Posted By Belli

I agree, that overall, the installation is...

I agree, that overall, the installation is basically simple and easy at its core. As your literature states: Ideal for a new boat. I do not believe I misunderstand anything in this regard, but you...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-01-2018, 12:25 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 67,584
Posted By Belli

Alright. I'm actually not trying to be rude here....

Alright. I'm actually not trying to be rude here. I just didn't expect to have to defend or explain myself to a vendor in a thread specifically about another competing vendor.

I explained my...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-30-2018, 02:52 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 67,584
Posted By Belli

Not to mention the extra cost, length it would...

Not to mention the extra cost, length it would add affecting my slip/lift and eliminating the ability to easily use the swim platform and ladder. And the fact that I would need to undo things I just...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-28-2018, 01:26 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 67,584
Posted By Belli

Sure thing, I was careful not to say "problems"....

Sure thing, I was careful not to say "problems". All that goes with it, for me, in my current situation.

Here's the short of it: Due to several factors I haven't gotten to do more than 6 drive bys...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-27-2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 67,584
Posted By Belli

If I am understanding correctly, you went from...

If I am understanding correctly, you went from breaking an upper every 100hrs to needing to rebuild every 180?

The disappointment you have is understandable, I am just not ready for all that goes...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-26-2018, 01:26 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 67,584
Posted By Belli

The Apache is a nice touch! How much speed...

The Apache is a nice touch!

How much speed did you lose with just the SCX uppers? I have spare XR lowers and planned to run the season with the SCX upper only but my shop is fairly convinced that...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-24-2018, 11:20 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 67,584
Posted By Belli

The Driveguardian is interesting for sure, but...

The Driveguardian is interesting for sure, but for the cost and effort the SCX seems like the more surefire and simple solution to the problem I have. The boat itself has had 3 sets of XR's in its...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-22-2018, 03:28 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 67,584
Posted By Belli

Same situation. Just blew my first XR upper on my...

Same situation. Just blew my first XR upper on my 38zx w/575sci putting out just around 700hp each. Not sure to just swap it for another XR and chance things, or cut to the chase and go with...
Forum: Donzi
08-22-2017, 12:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,108
Posted By Belli

I shot you his info. We are talking about the...

I shot you his info. We are talking about the same boat.
Forum: Donzi
08-22-2017, 11:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,108
Posted By Belli

I can vouch for this one. Thats my buddy GG's...

I can vouch for this one. Thats my buddy GG's boat, he built my engines too. It was not for sale when I was buying. His is as mechanically solid as they come, virtually brand new, paint corrected,...
Forum: Donzi
08-21-2017, 04:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,108
Posted By Belli

I searched all over last year, found mine on the...

I searched all over last year, found mine on the other side of the country. Continued searching since then because of buyers remorse.

I ended up with a 2003 38zx with about 450 hours and the...
Forum: Donzi
09-06-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,459
Posted By Belli

I have a 03 38zx with twin 575's. Running the 28"...

I have a 03 38zx with twin 575's. Running the 28" bravo's lab finished It gets to 73 gps with no trouble and using very little trim. I'm sure she has more to go. From what I've read and been told lab...
Forum: Donzi
08-29-2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,023
Posted By Belli

If you're in Woodstock you might want to give Pro...

If you're in Woodstock you might want to give Pro Boat a call. They can probably point you in the right direction.
Forum: Donzi
08-02-2016, 03:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,330
Posted By Belli

I know of one in GA. It's a 1999 38zx, has...

I know of one in GA. It's a 1999 38zx, has 525sc's, most options, hull has less than 200hrs, engines and drives have less than 10hrs. The owner is meticulous and private, I can pass your information...
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