I was wondering if anyone has tried a 1" shorty on a 260? Did you pick up any speed? Any blow out problems or handling issues?
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04-15-2009 12:00 AM
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04-17-2009 05:26 PM
I shorten up my drive on my 22 Velocity and made a huge difference in handleing and speed
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04-17-2009 06:25 PMI have a scarab 22 that they are putting a 1 inch shorty on it, will i have to go a four blade and what speed did you pick and did you have to change blades i run a 27 mirage plus (labbed) thanks
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04-17-2009 10:09 PM
I like the 4 blades over the 3 blades it makes it a smoother ride. I picked up 3mph going one inch higher and handling. I final ended up being 4 inches shorter then stock. My prop shaft center line to the bottom of the pad is only 1/2 inch now. The higher you go the faster you go but then you get into trade offs.
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05-26-2009 10:57 PM
I also run a 4 blade . I think they are better in rough water and handle better. I like the 3mph gain with the 1 inch shorty. I will have to keep an eye out for a good deal on one. I have heard the shortys have good results on the Velocity's. Thanks for the real life info.
Steve
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05-29-2009 11:23 AM
Your correct because the shorten Alpha drives are alot faster then any Bravo that you can bolt a Imco shorten foot on to and there alot less weight. My drive complete with foot and oil only weighs 72lbs compared to 150+lbs. Also the Alpha takes way less HP to drive it. Another advantage is the Alpha is more hydro dynamic threw the water.
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09-02-2009 12:22 PM
Supposed to p/u an Alpha SS shorty upper tomorrow night. No boat to put it on right now but....