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Superbabi 06-14-2006 03:36 PM

Y2K and the #6 drive.
 
So what do you guys think. Is the merc #6 to big a drive for the y2k hull ??????

Stormrider 06-14-2006 04:16 PM

Re: Y2K and the #6 drive.
 
How much power you gonna run?
And how heavy is the 6 compared to a konrad compared to a bravo?

Superbabi 06-14-2006 04:39 PM

Re: Y2K and the #6 drive.
 

Originally Posted by Stormrider
How much power you gonna run?
And how heavy is the 6 compared to a konrad compared to a bravo?

Stormrider, not necessarily my plan, just looking for some feedback. But you never know !!!!!

Pat McPherson 06-14-2006 09:18 PM

Re: Y2K and the #6 drive.
 

Originally Posted by Superbabi
So what do you guys think. Is the merc #6 to big a drive for the y2k hull ??????

If that Sage drive is not too big then a #6 sure is not.
What kind of power would be hooked to the #6?
If the power is under 1000HP, I can's see a #6 being necessary.

Superbabi 06-15-2006 04:49 AM

Re: Y2K and the #6 drive.
 

Originally Posted by Pat McPherson
If that Sage drive is not too big then a #6 sure is not.
What kind of power would be hooked to the #6?
If the power is under 1000HP, I can's see a #6 being necessary.

Pat by big I mean, can it change the handling oif the hull ??? As for the Sage, the results have yet to be seen. As for power I was thinking the 1075/#6 combo.

Pat McPherson 06-15-2006 07:04 AM

Re: Y2K and the #6 drive.
 
Gary,
I believe the #6 has been bolted on the stern of smaller boats than a 30' Super. It's surely going to weigh less than a set of small blocks.
If there is a concern of the balance being thrown off, you could always rig the engine forward a bit and have a short drive shaft.
I would bet a 1075 and #6 would ROCK!!! :evilb:

z.zuperboat 06-15-2006 07:37 AM

Re: Y2K and the #6 drive.
 
Im not a big fan of speedmaster style props. Not very effective to carry the nose. The drives can take the power but you need alot more power to compensate for the added weight , change in the center of gravity / transmision and drive load. Changing to the speedmaster to date has set me back in my estimate 5-10 mph. No more drive troubles.

cougarman 06-15-2006 11:26 AM

Re: Y2K and the #6 drive.
 
Drive and Transome assmbly are about 500 lbs. together hanging off the back.

I have and extra drive going on the market shortly.
1.5 ratio, wetsump.

Cougarman


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