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Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
02-04-2023, 07:12 AM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

Does the Australian owner ever fly in to run the...

Does the Australian owner ever fly in to run the boat and what was the original build budget vs what is actually into this thing!?!?!? Gotta be getting up there!!
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
03-19-2022, 08:29 AM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

Seems like the FPT 570 is about the highest HP...

Seems like the FPT 570 is about the highest HP around that size/weight. I know you have the seatek’s but does anybody else make a small/light enough diesel from 570-1000hp to fit in a 40ft go fast?
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
03-18-2022, 11:02 PM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

What’s the best factory made HP to weight ratio...

What’s the best factory made HP to weight ratio marine Diesel engine that’s available in this range right now and have you thought about just throwing two of those in at this point?
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
04-04-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

Pair of Cummins 550’s with some asd-8’s and...

Pair of Cummins 550’s with some asd-8’s and thousands of trouble free boating hours seems better and better with every post......
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
02-25-2021, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

I mean the diesel/Arneson setup is pretty proven...

I mean the diesel/Arneson setup is pretty proven and standard......LOL
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
02-22-2021, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

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50ft Turbine Nortech vee bottom. Yes, I...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
02-22-2021, 07:56 AM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

After the Weismann experience, we went to SCS...

After the Weismann experience, we went to SCS drop boxes and Arnesons. Worked really well but at around 120 the boat was scary to drive. We kept the #6 holes all original again, just like with the...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
02-21-2021, 02:58 PM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

These drives aren’t out there on other boats....

These drives aren’t out there on other boats. This is probably the only set still in use. We could never get the water situation figured out. The best we could figure out is that the water is coming...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
10-30-2020, 08:11 AM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

That’s with the original #6 transom cutouts....I...

That’s with the original #6 transom cutouts....I made all that stuff and it’s kicking around somewhere.
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
10-30-2020, 08:10 AM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-vbulletin/320x240/73633a7b_91ae_42c0_91e9_3f3e945c22d9_8eca736a7859efe442288571eb73f5e73b3534b2.jpeg...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
07-01-2020, 09:11 PM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

Do you think the two speed trannies are just...

Do you think the two speed trannies are just adding another variable to the problem right now? Maybe tryIng to get it on plane and running decent with standard single speed trannies would be easier...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-11-2020, 03:48 PM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

When I had those drives on the turbine boat we...

When I had those drives on the turbine boat we installed oil temp and oil pressure gauges to make sure the drop boxes were staying within limits. Also keep in mind those oil pumps will not pump if...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
04-10-2020, 10:27 PM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

To start the design is a lot stouter than a 6,...

To start the design is a lot stouter than a 6, and second those drives made it a whole summer, (40+ hours behind 1450hp turbines in my Nortech) which is 30 more hours than a #6 ever did.
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
04-10-2020, 01:20 PM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

They’re a hell of a lot stronger than a #6

They’re a hell of a lot stronger than a #6
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
03-14-2020, 08:48 AM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

Also, if you toe the drives out 1/4” it will give...

Also, if you toe the drives out 1/4” it will give the prop more bite. Every little bit helps.
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
03-14-2020, 07:30 AM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

Take all your drive height...

Take all your drive height calculations/drawings/etc...., crinkle them up and throw them in the fire. Then go put the right prop on the boat.
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
03-14-2020, 06:55 AM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

You need 18” props with 20 degree rake and vent...

You need 18” props with 20 degree rake and vent tubes!!

Smaller diameter props and dropping the drives might work and be cheaper, but it’s definitely the wrong way to do. You will scrub a lot of...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
03-10-2020, 07:18 AM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

You need vent tubes and 18” diameter props with...

You need vent tubes and 18” diameter props with 18-20 degree rake.
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
03-09-2020, 08:33 AM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

Keep the high X and get a set of 18” diameter, 18...

Keep the high X and get a set of 18” diameter, 18 degree rake, 6 blades, any pitch. Change the ratio in the drop box for whatever prop pitch you end up finding. That’s the nice part of the drop...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
09-21-2019, 11:03 PM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

:poopoo:You going to run this thing before it...

:poopoo:You going to run this thing before it eligible for antique plates??? :ernaehrung004:
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
09-03-2019, 09:28 PM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

Three different Nortechs, the two vee bottom 50’s...

Three different Nortechs, the two vee bottom 50’s are turbine boats. I have no idea how Turbine marine got involved with the 43. My old boat which is in Delaware had the two speed trannies in it when...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
08-28-2019, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

We ran temp gauges on the dash from those drop...

We ran temp gauges on the dash from those drop boxes and with the coolers they would stay pretty consistant. Also, if I recall correctly those pumps are not very efficient at low RPM and produce...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
08-25-2019, 12:45 AM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

That was over a half decade ago, how am I...

That was over a half decade ago, how am I supposed to remember something like that???
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-17-2019, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1,498
Views: 550,517
Posted By 302Sport

Dude I’ve owned 6 boats since I sold you those...

Dude I’ve owned 6 boats since I sold you those Weismanns!!! You need to get that thing wet LOL
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