Drive height

[endeavor1]

The 32's seem to be the right size as I spun them to 5100 rpm but it seemed to be dragging. I could actually feel (and see) the speed increase if I turned the boat slightly. The water was dead flat though.

Wow... That's interesting. Any chance you could bolt some 5 blades on to try? I don't have any otherwise I'd loan you a set

There's a set for sale p5x 32 s on oh so slow. John P knows the owner of them if he can help

[splashandburn]

I'd love to try a set of P5X. Had them on my Sonic and loved them - should've kept them when I sold the boat

[Nevr2nd]

I'm not gonna be much help on this...simply because I run SSM 5's and Five blades. (17 1/2 X 30) On my BT.
However I will harass Saxy and Enis the Penis( Endeavor). 😊.

[endeavor1]

Don't ban me Rat...

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...eft-right.html

[endeavor1]

I'm not gonna be much help on this...simply because I run SSM 5's and Five blades. (17 1/2 X 30) On my BT.
However I will harass Saxy and Enis the Penis( Endeavor). ��.

Keep it up and you ll have a spite baby too... Lol

Btw.. Called about my lift and got that Jewed back where it was supposed to be #winning #maga

TRUMP 16'

[Coolerman]

I'm not gonna be much help on this...simply because I run SSM 5's and Five blades. (17 1/2 X 30) On my BT.
However I will harass Saxy and Enis the Penis( Endeavor). 😊.

Enis the penis and his dog Tacoooooo? Make sure you get doggy bag fo carry out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G9MnGqG9vI

[endeavor1]

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[splashandburn]

So does drive height of approximately 4" below running surface seem about right for factory?

[Coolerman]

That's too low for any boat imo......

[splashandburn]

I'm guessing there's nothing special about how BT set this boat up though right?

[endeavor1]

Doubtful. 03 was a design change year iirc and your boat was originally a 500efi that had PCs added later in life. Not sure if any BT was ever cut the same. Lol

FWIW, my current 43 is a bit deep on the X.

[splashandburn]

How deep would you guess?

[endeavor1]

I'll measure tomorrow. That way I'm spot on but iirc 2 1/2

[splashandburn]

Thanks that'll at least give me somewhere to start from. Just curious - why did you remove your PC's?

[endeavor1]

Thanks that'll at least give me somewhere to start from. Just curious - why did you remove your PC's?

Headaches. My boats plumbing was so F'ed up when I bought it you wouldn't believe it if I told you. That, popping drives and widely varied EGTs didn't give me any warm fuzzys. Really would like to go back with blowers, just gotta spend the $$$ and that's hard for me to do. Lol

[splashandburn]

I completely understand. My PC's actually caused my engine failure. $20 flame arrestor broke apart and was sucked thru the motor - destroyed everything. Needless to say they're no longer there

[Ratickle]

I also believe your tabs are too low. At only a half inch above the bottom, they will be active at almost any speed unless they are trimmed up past horizontal. Take a look at this recent tab thread: http://seriousoffshore.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=24849

If you can, put a go-pro or other video camera on your boat to watch the transom while underway. If you can see what's going on back there it will help with corrections. However, I believe that removing the spacers will make a huge difference.

And, before you test, make sure you have your indicators on both the tabs and drives set properly so you know where zero is at to start from.

You'll want to know where the tabs stop being active and where the drives give you the best speed.

Just set the drives at neutral once you get on plane and raise the tabs all the way up. Go to your top speed, then tap the drives up a little at a time until they blow out. Then down a tap or two should give you the best overall top speed. You need to know where blowout occurs, and where neutral is. After that, everything in between is your working range and you will want to note your speeds at different rpm's.

That boat should not need any tab at speed unless there is a crosswind, really rough, or a whole lot of passengers and fuel.

http://seriousoffshore.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=24849

[splashandburn]

Are you guys spending props in or out?

[splashandburn]

Anyone?

[Ratickle]

Out for all around control and handling. In for top speed.

I always say start with out. If the boat handles and does everything perfectly, you can always try in for a loss in handling but more top speed.