Pulse drive or Arneson
#1
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Thread Starter
Pulse drive or Arneson
Who on this board has a Pulse drive, or Arneson. What power is behind it, and did you compare the two before buying, thanks Jeff
#2
Guest
Posts: n/a
I did the same comparison 10 years ago on a diesel powered Cary. I chose Arnesons at that time because Pulse were just beginning and they didn’t have a large prop selection, and they only had their long thin drive that looked ugly.
I now have a 38 Scarab with 800’s and Pulse Drive’s maneuverability is much better than Arneson’s. The housing gives protection over the prop and the new drives look a lot cleaner than before. One of the best aspects of the Pulse Drive is that they have few moving parts, and all the parts are made of composite or stainless steel.
The only down side to date is the perceived value loss. I have spent close to $300,000 on this boat since I had it. If I sold it now I’d be lucky to get $150,000. However, I’d be looking at the same scenario regardless of what drive system I chose. I could have spent a lot more for #6 drives and I would still be looking at taking a loss on the sale.
I now have a 38 Scarab with 800’s and Pulse Drive’s maneuverability is much better than Arneson’s. The housing gives protection over the prop and the new drives look a lot cleaner than before. One of the best aspects of the Pulse Drive is that they have few moving parts, and all the parts are made of composite or stainless steel.
The only down side to date is the perceived value loss. I have spent close to $300,000 on this boat since I had it. If I sold it now I’d be lucky to get $150,000. However, I’d be looking at the same scenario regardless of what drive system I chose. I could have spent a lot more for #6 drives and I would still be looking at taking a loss on the sale.
#6
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Thread Starter
Whether the name is cool or not, is inmaterial to me. I realize Arneson has been around longer and has proven it self , what are the disadvantages to Arneson, like around the docks, around a sweeping turn at 40-70, stuff like that. I'm looking for reasons to go with Arneson or Pulse over each other, which would handle dual quad rotor Whippled 1000 hp motors in a heavy boat. Thanks Jeff.
PLEASE, GIVE ME FEED BACK
PLEASE, GIVE ME FEED BACK
#7
Charter Member#350
Charter Member
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Naples, Florida
Posts: 378
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
JASSMAN :
As you know I just replaced my Speedmasters III-A with the Pulse Drive. I personaly like it better than the Anerson but wait one more week before you make a final decission because I will be testing my new drives and we will post results here.
As you know I just replaced my Speedmasters III-A with the Pulse Drive. I personaly like it better than the Anerson but wait one more week before you make a final decission because I will be testing my new drives and we will post results here.
#8
Charter Member#350
Charter Member
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Naples, Florida
Posts: 378
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#9
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Thread Starter
Dr. Santiago, nice set up, looks clean and professional. What made you pick Pulse over Arneson. Please let me know the handling characteristics around the docks, from their video it looks liked they changed a few things, thanks for your help.
#10
Charter Member#350
Charter Member
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Naples, Florida
Posts: 378
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The "list" of what I like better than the Anersons
1) Simple system
2) Easier around the docks
3) Propellers protected by the rudders, in other words if I hit a pole or wall when reversing the rudders will hit first and then the "swim platform". And if you get in shallow waters the rudder will hit first, not the prop.
4) Friendlier for swimmers when in the water. It will work as a "step" when boarding.
The photo belongs to "Imongo" and his Cigarette.
Now try to do what "his" girls are doing with regular drives or an Anerson.
1) Simple system
2) Easier around the docks
3) Propellers protected by the rudders, in other words if I hit a pole or wall when reversing the rudders will hit first and then the "swim platform". And if you get in shallow waters the rudder will hit first, not the prop.
4) Friendlier for swimmers when in the water. It will work as a "step" when boarding.
The photo belongs to "Imongo" and his Cigarette.
Now try to do what "his" girls are doing with regular drives or an Anerson.
Last edited by Dr.Santiago; 05-13-2003 at 01:45 PM.