Thread: 43 GT Build
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05-24-2013 08:56 AM
Last edited by torrent; 05-24-2013 at 09:01 AM.
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06-19-2013 11:07 PM
Last edited by Coolerman; 06-19-2013 at 11:09 PM. Reason: All in good fun!
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09-06-2013 12:25 AM
So, did those Bic pushrods ever show up with those rubbermaid rockers?
All kidding aside, how is the build coming? Any updated pics?
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09-06-2013 02:08 PM
That there bic pushrod idea is ingenious you know.
The only update I have for the moment is the interior is in it, kind of. I have to put the hatches on it then I will post some pics.
Jason
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10-20-2013 06:39 PM
Hey guys I thought I would post an update, too bad I don't have one really. Motors are pretty much together, or as far as I want to go for the moment. I think I made up my mind on drives. The reason I say think, is because if someone wants to give me an alternative, I will take it. After much research I am going to go with Arneson's. I believe they will offer me the most bang for the buck. I just have to same my pennies for a few more months, getting real close though. We all know they are not given away.
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11-17-2013 12:21 PM
NICE! Can't believe you have been holding out on us like that! MORE pics MORE pics!
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12-08-2013 08:37 PM
Well... I made a little progress as of late. I picked up a used set of Arneson ASD7's. I got a good price on them but they do need a bit of TLC. Since they are used I will be tearing them down and going through them completely. I now have to figure out where I need to place them on the transom to get the proper prop shaft height. I will post some pics in a few days.
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12-09-2013 08:25 PMRik helping you on that?
Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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12-09-2013 08:50 PM
Yes, I've talked to him probably too many times over the past year. I reached out to him on this used set specifically to help assist me in identifying a price point where it didn't exceed a new set. I sent him a list of parts needed today.
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12-10-2013 10:33 PM
Great. Can't wait to see it finished. Bet it runs hard for a fraction of some of the newer ones
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12-11-2013 09:11 PMSweet, I cannot wait to see numbers on this thing.
Are the 7's a 16" drop box?Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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12-11-2013 09:20 PM
I've been doing various research on several different things. One thing I did was discuss baseline prop info with BBlades. Based on preliminary calculations, the recommendation for props are Hering 35 pitch, 18* rake, 17 diameter. Calculations are based on the below info.
Estimated 1100HP (actually Dyno #'s TBD)
5800 max RPM
Arneson ASD7's- Drive ratio 1.56:1
Weight of boat 10,500lbs (keep in mind this is an older flat deck)
At an estimated 15% slip
From all the above info we came up with a top speed of about 110MPH. If I could hit that speed I would be tickled pink. Who knows actual speed until it hits the water. I think it’s pretty cool to see what the estimated speed versus what the real speed may be.
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12-12-2013 09:27 PMI would think you'd be at or under the 15% slip though, so you should be fairly accurate with your number.
Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!