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05-04-2011 | 01:35 PM
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At high speed in my old 30 , I would set the tabs and trim with the drives . If the boat got out of shape I would slow down reset the tabs and try again . When I would brake a tab , it would be hard to just get home . I never could get my boat to run right with the tabs up all the way . But I did love that boat , and it was very fast .
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05-04-2011 | 03:28 PM
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Always be ready to drop your tabs with the 320. Never lift them up more then neutral. Be ready to drop them down a couple points on the indicator when you see rough water ahead. The twins do not chine nearly as much as the single Velocity's. I wouldn't be overly concerned with this as it happens generally in only smooth water at highly trimmed top speed - drop a little tab and it settle down. I never saw this below 85 MPH in my 320. Take your time, keep your finger on the tab switch, watch the water conditions and you'll be fine. Don't be spooked about the pad - the boat goes up on it by itself naturally - you'll feel it start around 55 MPH. Disregard misinformed comments about "falling off the pad" - it's a non-event.
05-04-2011 | 03:34 PM
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05-04-2011 | 05:20 PM
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How do the chines, pad and transom step compare between the 320 and original 30 hull? From what I remember the 320's are cut down from one of the larger molds correct? Therefore is the pad on the 320 narrower than that of the older 30's (and/or newer 322's)???
I remember the 30' had a fairly sizeable pad (in width) and that hull would really get up a fly...I remember the boat we had would really fly with tabs at 2-3 and drives at 6-7. What a fun boat.
I remember the 30' had a fairly sizeable pad (in width) and that hull would really get up a fly...I remember the boat we had would really fly with tabs at 2-3 and drives at 6-7. What a fun boat.
05-05-2011 | 04:02 PM
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How do the chines, pad and transom step compare between the 320 and original 30 hull? From what I remember the 320's are cut down from one of the larger molds correct? Therefore is the pad on the 320 narrower than that of the older 30's (and/or newer 322's)???
I remember the 30' had a fairly sizeable pad (in width) and that hull would really get up a fly...I remember the boat we had would really fly with tabs at 2-3 and drives at 6-7. What a fun boat.
I remember the 30' had a fairly sizeable pad (in width) and that hull would really get up a fly...I remember the boat we had would really fly with tabs at 2-3 and drives at 6-7. What a fun boat.
05-05-2011 | 04:10 PM
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Yes you're right that the 320 was made from a shortened larger hull (it sure looks like the 41'). The 30' hull was a better behaved hull (actually using a smaller more proportionate pad) and that's why Steve decided to use it for the 322. None the less I really enjoyed my 320 (but I don't want to swap my 390 for your 320 Bill!)
05-05-2011 | 04:22 PM
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Just saw your note Bob - and you're quoting actual measurements so I definitely defer to you! I wonder if the pad length was the same? Way back when, Steve had told me that the 320 was slightly faster then the 30' which may correspond to its more narrow pad - less wetted area. That also explains the 320 tab sensitivity.
05-05-2011 | 04:52 PM
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Yes 85 is achievable - provided your engines are still strong, props are straight, weight is in check AND you have about 1' chop to work with. My 320 never chined in choppy conditions - and only rarely in flat water when I was running 32" pitch props. Take your time to learn the boat, think ahead and you'll be fine.
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05-05-2011 | 05:26 PM
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500 HP per side. It would do 90-91 MPH in ideal conditions and it could get quirky. Truth be told, my hull seemed happier in the low 80's with its standard factory set up (props spinning in etc).
IMO - you have the best power set up for the hull. Tweak your props if you like, leave it alone and enjoy!
IMO - you have the best power set up for the hull. Tweak your props if you like, leave it alone and enjoy!
