Thanks for the info guys! Doesn't sound like there's a definitive answer yet. Seeing how everybody's 30 is set up quite differently from each-other so far - notch, no notch, 400s/300s - I think it's going to be hard to pin down what is going to work best for all 30 outboard rigs. Every picture I can find of the X-Cats w/ 400ROS on the back are spinning out. Since these boats are most similar to what my setup will be - no notch, similar weight and motor setback - I am probably going to start spinning out. Plus, just going off of what my 30 liked with the Sterling/ASD combination tells me to start with spinning out. If it doesn't run/produce the speeds I'm after spinning out, I will then try spinning in for certain. When/if I do this, I will make test runs back to back after swapping the rotation, to give an absolute true test. Even this will only tell what works best on my setup (if I end up having to do it). Sounds like most of you are pretty happy spinning in after testing both ways already though.

what's the weight now vs what you and pete think its going to weigh when its done...I know you're all about the performance so no BS stereo and what not LOL. I know what mine weighs with all the gear and half tank of gas.

Dale the beauty of the 400r's is you can just swap gear case's with NO changes to the shifter cables or programming.
Set the motors to level trim and it literally takes about 15 minutes with the right tools.

My 30 weighed 6,800 #s when it left Skater w/ the Arneson/ASD package (less tie bar). We're hoping to weigh right around 5,000 #s when it goes out the door with the 400s on it. The X-Cats must weigh 5,300 #s with whatever fuel is left in them at the end of a race, so we should be real similar, if not a little lighter than an X-Cat. We still won't be as light as Daren's DW32, but quite a bit lighter than Steve and Sam's rigs with the 400s. And yes, you're right - no stereo, intercoms, center console, side panels, bolster seats, carpet, etc.

Yup, that's what I've heard! Will make it so easy to see true back to back performance comparisons of spinning in vs out, as we could come in, put it on the trailer, and be back out on the water in less than an hour so the ambient temperature won't even change much.

Steve
Sorry to hijack your thread. We should start another for 400r set ups or Dale can get his going!!!!!!1

No problem. Please continue guys. It will all tie in in the end any way. Doesn't have to be about just my boat. It can be about Mine,Sams and Dale's. everything we are trying together. Will be more fun that way. Steve.

Steve, I know that I haven't met you, but you seem to be a really genuine and nice guy (with one hell of a cool boat)!

I have met him and second that!

I have spoke with him a bunch of times. Can I 3rd that? Lol
Steve is good people