X dimension, prop shaft measurement
 

I measured the distance from the center of the boat bottom to the prop shaft centerline. It measures 3 5/8" below the boat bottom.. Is that a normal depth? I would be interested in what other Velocity 260 owners are seeing for that measurment? Has anyone tried a 1 or 2 inch shorty with any sucess?

I just measeured mine its 4" below the pad. I was wondering if I can find more speed with a 2inch shorty

are you guys getting the shaft level with the bottom if not it will change the measurement a lot i use a angle finder on the pad and the cav plate on the drive to get them the same

I had the shaft level. Steve said it was the standard x dimension & you would need a 5-6 blade prop. He also said no one tried a shorty on a 26.

I measured mine it's 2" below

but we know why yours is where it is:evilb:

i have and my brother has to and yes you WILL need a 5 blade

Yes but you cheated.:cool-smiley-011:

How far is your prop shaft below the boat bottom? I take it you had blow out problems. Does the boat handle any different?

I just eye balled it, but the angle finder is a great idea. I will try that. Did you do any bottom work? Did you see any gains?

no i did not, with a 4 blade boat would blow out coming up on plane. velocity mark ran one with a 5 blade and boat was no faster then with 4 blade and standerd drive he may jump in we both are going to try it again with different props to see if it will work 28 thoroughbred's boat works he raised the drive in the boat

So that would be 2 that it didn't make a difference and 1 that it did?
Tyler Crockett told me that his old Velocity race boat ran best with a 3 " to 3 1/2" measurement with a 5 blade.
Like everyone else, I'm just wondering if there is anything to be gained by raising my drive height , or straightening the bottom and sharpening edges. Figured someone has done it before and could advise whether or not its worth the time and $.
Thanks,

Straightening the bottom will get you about 2 to 3mph from what I have heard.:cool-smiley-011: