does this kind of set up damage drives
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the outdrives? i know when towing the out drive will go vertical with the bumps when towing and is a normal postion for the drive to be in. but does this kinda side load stress the gimbles when towing ?
cool pic btw , courtesy of vette 131.
cool pic btw , courtesy of vette 131.
#4
Originally Posted by FeverMike
The tie bar and hydraulic steering rams are holding the drives in place....not much stress on the drives/gimbals themselves.
drives shouldn't be stressed with the hyd steering holding them unless there is play in the steering which means you have problems already.... sixes are tough, i am sure they see much more abuse running 140 in a 12k lb boat....
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This may be a stupid question but the boat on the trailer like that....does the trailer tilt hydraulically or does the boat get lifted and put into the water with a crane everytime they take it out?
#10
trailer tilts hydraulically . . very trick set up for the big boys
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