Wild Card 09

As I´m putting a HP525EFI into my Outlaw (26 footer, 2150kg), I´m considering fitting an ITS transom at the same time. Extension box, 7" setback and integrated hydraulic steering. Sounds like a good idea (like alot of things do before you try them!)
They (extension boxes) seams to be quite popular on bigger stepped twins.
So what does it do on a unstepped single? Is the X dimension adjustable? Which prop will work best: Bravo, Maximus, Hydromotive? Is the power (to weight) too marginal or the potential speed range too low (75 - 80) to get the benefit of cleaner water further behind the hull? This must however work similar to an outboard bracket.
Anyone with experience of an IMCO ext box or an ITS?
Thanks
Stephen

JasonSmith

I think that the Stellings box is a better box. It is adjustable and has 12" setback. The ITS box is cool, but if you already have hydraulic steering I think there are better choices.
Our boats, Baja's, don't typically respond well to boxes. I've asked around like you are doing and that is what I am being told.

gsmith9898

I have the i.t.s. and the 525efi set up and I love it. The i.t.s. is very clean.

JaayTeee

The ITS is not adjustable, using a
ITS is going in effect lower your
x dimesion.

If your really wanting to add a box, and
since you have the engine out, I'd go
with a IMCO 3" raised box, you would
have to raise up the front engine mounts,
and possibly some different tail pipes
( exhaust outlet alignment)
You will ( if you dont already have)
need external steering.

Other things that come into play
are drive water pick up location, and prop
selection.

Bawana

1996 272 Baja, added "ITS" & 2" shorter lower, ran 4 blade 30 pitch Bravo 1.The "ITS" added 3 mph, the boat handled better, and there was no problem with water pressure. They are clean and easy to install.

Wild Card 09

Thanks for the good info! I don´t have hydraulic steering until now (stock 496HO with BravoX boat) so my options are open. I´m going for full hydraulic either way. What´s the hole shot like with an ext. box (ITS or otherwise) and what does the steering feel like?

@ gsmith - what boat, prop and what speeds are you getting? Did you run the boat without ITS before?
To be honest, I will probably go for the ITS even if there were no speed advantage because I´m convinced that it contributes to effective hull length/ rough water ride quality. What I don´t really need, however, is a settup that make the hole shot into a cavitation/slip start. The boat just isn´t exotic enough to justify that!

@ bawana - sounds cool! What motor are you running and what speed are you getting. A 30 Bravo must mean your up in the high 80´s, and that means 750 + HP! Respect!