Drive spacer question
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I have a 29 fountain with a 2 inch drive spacer. I want to try the boat without the spacer. What do I need to change back to stock specs? I have the stock studs and o ring and drive fluild but do I need anything else? Thanks for any Help.
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Thanks for all your help, I knew I needed the coupler I just forgot it when I pick up the new studs. So Do you think I will pick up any speed with out losing slip... Thanks
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well it depends on wh y the spacer was in there in yhe first place as the x dimesion goes up it loses the leveage to carry the bow high resulting in a flatter running boat you will definatly will loose some high speed stablity but this all depends on again why it had that size spacer in it.also watch the change in water pressure
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well it depends on wh y the spacer was in there in yhe first place as the x dimesion goes up it loses the leveage to carry the bow high resulting in a flatter running boat you will definatly will loose some high speed stablity but this all depends on again why it had that size spacer in it.also watch the change in water pressure
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Sounds like you have a multiple setup issues. If you have a 1.3 ratio you have 27% prop slip. If it is a 1.50 you have 20% slip. A good setup is about 8%. I would dump the spacer and start from scratch with setup. Also consider sending in your prop to be checked and labbed. Call Brett at BBlades. They are the best. 920-295-4435