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Forum: Swap Shop
01-21-2026, 11:01 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,015
Posted By im MartinB

Are ya selling just the trans>? How much if...

Are ya selling just the trans>? How much if so?
Forum: Swap Shop
10-01-2025, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,267
Posted By im MartinB

I have a set of P5X 30s that I run on my 38...

I have a set of P5X 30s that I run on my 38 Catamaran and the boat runs great with them. I just got a new set of P5 30s and it's a big difference in the way the boat feels. It's a lot more...
Forum: Swap Shop
10-01-2025, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,267
Posted By im MartinB

The P5X is a lot different than the P5. I...

The P5X is a lot different than the P5. I switched to the P5 and it adds a LOT of transom lift on my catamaran.
Forum: Swap Shop
09-29-2025, 03:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,267
Posted By im MartinB

Do you still have these P5 26 props?

Do you still have these P5 26 props?
Forum: Swap Shop
09-29-2025, 03:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 782
Posted By im MartinB

How do these compare to Bravo Ones?

How do these compare to Bravo Ones?
01-30-2025, 01:50 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 407,762
Posted By im MartinB

I still find it very odd that no one has done...

I still find it very odd that no one has done this yet. I'm not sure the timing is right if a barrel of oil drops like they think is going to happen soon.
09-16-2024, 10:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,626
Posted By im MartinB

I'd be looking at the trailer. Any "paint" is...

I'd be looking at the trailer. Any "paint" is likely to wear off over time with that activity. Awl-grip is the hardest with Imron close behind. Both would likely be vulnerable in this scenario.
Forum: General Q & A
08-28-2024, 10:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 799
Posted By im MartinB

525 EFI whipple kit "tweaks"

I am installing these this fall and since they've been out for a while I assumed there would be lots of info on going to 900 Torq. It seems odd that my 502 MPI with a much smaller side mount...
08-28-2024, 09:03 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,906
Posted By im MartinB

Interesting.... my 525s set at 150 all the time...

Interesting.... my 525s set at 150 all the time and get water only thru the Bravo drives....
08-27-2024, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,610
Posted By im MartinB

A lot of people get hung up on the wood..... ...

A lot of people get hung up on the wood..... Just make certain you laminate it properly and that it can never get wet and the wood doesn't matter.... If it is going to get wet.. then the wood still...
08-27-2024, 10:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,314
Posted By im MartinB

Chromabase and Awl-craft clear. Extremely...

Chromabase and Awl-craft clear. Extremely durable, and repairability is fantastic.
08-27-2024, 10:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,330
Posted By im MartinB

I've only got one boat that's good on flat...

I've only got one boat that's good on flat water... and I don't like paddling anymore.
08-15-2024, 10:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 991
Posted By im MartinB

T u n n e l tab

Are all these tunnel tabs I'm seeing custom made by the builders? I was hoping to find one to test with before I spent the time to make a custom one...
08-15-2024, 09:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,728
Posted By im MartinB

So say said tunnel requires 85mph to pack enough...

So say said tunnel requires 85mph to pack enough air.. ie create enough pressure to lift said boat.... If you use a tunnel tab you are essentially increasing said pressure so this should create more...
08-15-2024, 08:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 586
Posted By im MartinB

Switching to ITS

I currently have Bravo ones. My question is, if I switch over to XR drives at the same time as ITS can I expect to offset the speed loss associated with the XR gears with the ITS boxes?
08-15-2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,728
Posted By im MartinB

The boat just has stock 525 EFIs in it right now...

The boat just has stock 525 EFIs in it right now and with 7 people onboard and half tanks the boat jumped right on plane. I did try my labbed 30s and the second the bow came down the props blew...
08-15-2024, 08:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,583
Posted By im MartinB

I had a 30 Bravo one and a 30 Bravo labbed minus...

I had a 30 Bravo one and a 30 Bravo labbed minus diffuser and both got sloppy mid 70s. I borrowed a buddies 30 P5X and it was like a different boat and also took me to 85 mph with minimal input...
08-13-2024, 11:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,831
Posted By im MartinB

what's that saying... oh yeah... "stupid is as...

what's that saying... oh yeah... "stupid is as stupid does". Have at it fellas. Sometimes it's just nice to know you're crushing it.... no matter what it is you're crushing....
08-12-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,728
Posted By im MartinB

I am building some 850s to install in mine this...

I am building some 850s to install in mine this winter along with Arneson drives. I'm curious if anyone has put power in one of these before?
08-12-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,004
Posted By im MartinB

From the last step forward the sponsons are...

From the last step forward the sponsons are hollow and do not drain anywhere. There are several areas where if the boat was to fill up with water it would be able to go past the liner into these...
08-09-2024, 10:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,004
Posted By im MartinB

Well we figured out why. We had 150 gallons of...

Well we figured out why. We had 150 gallons of water up in the bow.
Forum: General Q & A
08-09-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,872
Posted By im MartinB

It's a 38' Mares. I can go with the drives...

It's a 38' Mares. I can go with the drives tucked in but I definitely gain some speed by trimming them up just a couple quick bumps I feel it get lighter and gain some speed. It's probably going to...
08-09-2024, 07:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,004
Posted By im MartinB

I have one now with 525 EFI and i'm barely...

I have one now with 525 EFI and i'm barely getting 70mph with 1/4 tank of fuel and just 2 ppl... Props are Bravo ones 28 and spinning to about 5400.
Forum: Prop Talk
08-08-2024, 11:07 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 13,604
Posted By im MartinB

For some reason it's too much out of those props...

For some reason it's too much out of those props and they are sucking air from above. Walking the throttle slowly allows the water to continue to be "feeding" the prop as the boat moves faster. I'd...
Forum: Prop Talk
08-08-2024, 10:56 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 13,604
Posted By im MartinB

Mercruiser spends a lot of time researching ways...

Mercruiser spends a lot of time researching ways for parts to fail. They have to, otherwise they wouldn't be so good at it.
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