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Old 06-14-2006 | 03:36 PM
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So what do you guys think. Is the merc #6 to big a drive for the y2k hull ??????
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Old 06-14-2006 | 04:16 PM
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How much power you gonna run?
And how heavy is the 6 compared to a konrad compared to a bravo?
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Old 06-14-2006 | 04:39 PM
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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 !!!!!
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Old 06-14-2006 | 09:18 PM
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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.
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Old 06-15-2006 | 04:49 AM
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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.
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Old 06-15-2006 | 07:04 AM
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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!!!
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Old 06-15-2006 | 07:37 AM
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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.
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Old 06-15-2006 | 11:26 AM
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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.

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