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Old 05-27-2020 | 06:32 AM
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Curious on the ones out there how the water pickups are set up? I’m having some porpoise issues accelerating after 98 mph. I have a strong feeling I’m disturbing the water off the back of the boat. Let see some pics. Thanks !!
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Old 05-27-2020 | 07:07 AM
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Adrenalinejunkey’s has 4 pickups. 2 for engines 2 for chillers. Pretty standard install, either side of center line.
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Old 05-27-2020 | 07:20 AM
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That’s what I have also. Just checking on location.
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Old 05-28-2020 | 01:08 AM
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This is how we did them on the new Fountain with big power.

New 47 with big power.
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Old 05-28-2020 | 06:24 AM
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Im identical to that. I also have 2 pickups for the chillers on either side of the drain plug. What would cause this thing to lift and break the prop bite at over 100. Spins 17x33-15 rake
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Old 05-28-2020 | 06:27 AM
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What’s the propshaft height?
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Old 05-28-2020 | 06:48 AM
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3” above bottom 18.5” apart
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Old 05-28-2020 | 07:01 AM
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Bigger diameter wheels
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Old 05-28-2020 | 07:50 AM
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The drives are to close they will contact each other
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Old 05-28-2020 | 07:59 AM
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Going to have to space down. But I’d think you could go to 17.5”. If the drive are moving 1” something is loose.
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