28'-ish Single Engine Vee w/ true Surface Drive
#31
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walter, i'm not convinced a single asd is the way to go.
I think if they were so great, you'd see more.
Now its a different story for a twin app.
And i'm concerned w/ handling at the dock.
I think if they were so great, you'd see more.
Now its a different story for a twin app.
And i'm concerned w/ handling at the dock.
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I'd be interested in driving one myself. I love my twin but am not sure how it would react with a single. I hope we hear more about this Active Thunder.
I actually think it will react fine around the dock. The only thing I do with mine around the docks is trim it down. This helps it react a little quicker in getting the thrust under the stern.
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Again, no tabs installed because no one is sure what the boat will need, yet. It has not been run yet. It's getting 650HP.
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My 24 with the Arneson is just as easy to dock is my 28 with twin Bravos. I would trade my Bravos for 2 Arnesons any day.
The only thing on my 24 that I have not worked on is the Arneson.
and Rik is the real deal
The only thing on my 24 that I have not worked on is the Arneson.
and Rik is the real deal
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Thanks for the offer but I already have it. We talk quite frequently. I'll ask him again later
What ever the story may be from other peoples past efforts. I do feel this is a great R & D project and I hope that it works well for you guys. Please keep us posted on the results.
What ever the story may be from other peoples past efforts. I do feel this is a great R & D project and I hope that it works well for you guys. Please keep us posted on the results.
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A number of years ago we converted a 24 Excalibur from a jet drive to a single Arneson power with a mild 502. Never had any major issues with plane or turning -- best was 75 mph. Dicked around with a few props to gain a little, finally a 4 blade clever from Hoss cured a lot of problems.
I always thought it was a neat project but after it was done we should have just went with a good sterndrive.
I always thought it was a neat project but after it was done we should have just went with a good sterndrive.
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A number of years ago we converted a 24 Excalibur from a jet drive to a single Arneson power with a mild 502. Never had any major issues with plane or turning -- best was 75 mph. Dicked around with a few props to gain a little, finally a 4 blade clever from Hoss cured a lot of problems.
I always thought it was a neat project but after it was done we should have just went with a good sterndrive.
I always thought it was a neat project but after it was done we should have just went with a good sterndrive.
then you would be like the majority, unfortunately broke down.
Big power x Sterndrive = one upset person
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jeff,
mild 502 does not = big power.
I can see why the AT went w/ ASD; 650hp.
but jeff, these are not big heavy boats like 38ft plus.
many a smaller/lighter boats w/ big HP running bravo style drives w/o many probs. you have to know how to drive'em.
Now, the bigger heavy boats are another story.
i had 550hp in my 24 w/ beefed bravo... not a problem, and still none 3 seasons later w/ different owners.
mild 502 does not = big power.
I can see why the AT went w/ ASD; 650hp.
but jeff, these are not big heavy boats like 38ft plus.
many a smaller/lighter boats w/ big HP running bravo style drives w/o many probs. you have to know how to drive'em.
Now, the bigger heavy boats are another story.
i had 550hp in my 24 w/ beefed bravo... not a problem, and still none 3 seasons later w/ different owners.
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jeff,
mild 502 does not = big power.
I can see why the AT went w/ ASD; 650hp.
but jeff, these are not big heavy boats like 38ft plus.
many a smaller/lighter boats w/ big HP running bravo style drives w/o many probs. you have to know how to drive'em.
Now, the bigger heavy boats are another story.
i had 550hp in my 24 w/ beefed bravo... not a problem, and still none 3 seasons later w/ different owners.
mild 502 does not = big power.
I can see why the AT went w/ ASD; 650hp.
but jeff, these are not big heavy boats like 38ft plus.
many a smaller/lighter boats w/ big HP running bravo style drives w/o many probs. you have to know how to drive'em.
Now, the bigger heavy boats are another story.
i had 550hp in my 24 w/ beefed bravo... not a problem, and still none 3 seasons later w/ different owners.