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Old 05-04-2016, 09:49 AM
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Kind of going out to double rigged and anyone else who might know.

What centers have you found the engines to be mounted on 28's from the factory? Any variation from the factory? Has any experimentation been done on different centers, how much of prop blade is in the tunnel, best location for speed vs handling?

Curious what the centers were on the Secret Agent/Mobil1 boat and others that were exceptional performers.
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I'll get a measurement tomorrow for ya.
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I've always wondered if this was set in stone or varied with whomever was doing the rigging.
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I will have to look and see if I have it in my notes. I would pm Dale (Rayzor) or Skater Jim. They both have some very fast boats.
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Anybody get a chance to measure? Just measuring tie bar centers will give it.
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Mine are 51 1/8" from Skater. Photo was when I got the boat. Props are now Dewalds turning out.
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There is a 24 running around that the engines are out 1 1/2" each side, its a copy of the old agitator 32, Kirk (sp) Dutman set it up, and a someone i know bought it. He might be able to help with set up questions
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Mine are at 51" also and boat s factory drilled. Wonder if the ones rigged by others were set up the same or not.
The 24 mentioned with the engines moved out 1-1/2", how did it perform and handle compared to original location?
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Originally Posted by Taboma
Mine are 51 1/8" from Skater. Photo was when I got the boat. Props are now Dewalds turning out.
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Taboma, what differences did you notice between props spinning in or out?
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Out lifted the stern and gave it a more "solid" feel. It was really noticeable.
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