42 tiger
#11
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I will my Tiger does not like getting on plane with 4 blades but once it is there it amazes me how it will stay on plane at low speeds. I have only had this boat this season but I am loving the ride. My boat is a twin step, it really shines in 3' seas wherevit just spans across the waves as if you are riding in flat water. My only complaint is with the higher x dimension and the fact it rides so level due to the steps the boat definitely seems to break the props free a lot easier then Cafe. But all in all the more a drive the more I like it. Good luck!
#12
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I wonder if this true on the step bottom as well? I may have to give Tres a call. Good info Offshoredrillin! I think it could make a significant difference.
#13
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my twin step,,starts to pull,,kinda slow,,then,about 3-4 sec,s,,the props starts spinning faster and pulling great,,,when i first got the boat,,it felt like a trans shifting,,,thats how much it changes from a slow idle speed to getting on plane,,,just my seat of the pants feel of the boat,,,stock 30 bravo props,,iam not a hole shot guy,,so the sticks are about half throttle getting on plane
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I usually have my tabs about 2 and drives at 3 and start pushing forward just easing it along, bow wont usually go too high, then it pops up and start trimming and pulling up tabs. i have only had one xr failure and it had 472 hours on it.
as for the step hull, i dont know for sure. but I really dont see the steps making a difference until you are on plane. some boats are set up for top speed with X dim.
Dave and I the other day did a mid range punch on mine and it pushed us both back in the bolsters.
as for the step hull, i dont know for sure. but I really dont see the steps making a difference until you are on plane. some boats are set up for top speed with X dim.
Dave and I the other day did a mid range punch on mine and it pushed us both back in the bolsters.