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Old 08-01-2015 | 11:46 PM
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hey guys... i have a four winns liberator21 ft. i want to surface drive it. wonering what would be the cheapest route? arnesons are so expensive. but they claim a 30 percent increase in speed and efficency. what do you think would be a good route to go? thanks in advance.
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Old 08-02-2015 | 01:20 AM
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I don't think you will gain much on that hull. Especially considering the cost involved. The Liberator isn't a very efficient hull. Someone told me once the Liberator is the cruiser with a lower profile deck (not sure if there is any truth to that). But your gonna spend a lot of money, probably more than the boat itself is worth, and your gains will most likely be very minimal..
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Old 08-02-2015 | 11:00 PM
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Old 08-02-2015 | 11:09 PM
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word..put a straight edge on the bottom..you will find a huge hook that will slo you down.. 66 mph with 500 hp is what my cust sees with a cobra drive,,
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Old 08-03-2015 | 11:17 AM
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I had a Santara 225 that used the exact same hull. Rounded keel and all.The only difference between the boats was the top cap. Everything else was the same. Best I ever got out of the boat was 61-62 with a 383/Alpha.

I think you'll go slower with the surface drive...
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