Hello Apache owners!!!

[cosmic12]

The Chief, I don't care what color it is, that boat is just plain BAD AZZ

[ChiefApache]

The Chief, I don't care what color it is, that boat is just plain BAD AZZ

Why, thank you cosmic!!

[lucy]

It is nice to see we can have fun again! Love it!! nice job

[ChiefApache]

It is nice to see we can have fun again! Love it!! nice job

Welcome Lucy!!

Looking forward to the fun.

[ApacheRob]

what kind of speeds are you getting and what props are running with that ratio?

Viper Ive been told by a few that 1.5 is the way to go but I dont understand
why. Bob S told me they ran both ratios years ago racing depending on how rough it was.

[ApacheRob]

ROOOOOBBBBBBBBSSSSTTTTTEEEERRRRRR !!!!!!!

Boy the ROBSTER thing didnt take long at all you BAT!!!!!

[ApacheRob]

what kind of speeds are you getting and what props are running with that ratio?

I have a set of 17/28s that turn 5600 to 5700 and a set of 17.5 31s that turn 5000 maybe 5100.I really dont care for the larger dia due to the fact that it makes the transom climb a little.I tested a set of labbed 17/30s that were perfect. Rob

[lucy]

thank you!!! your boat is looking awesome!!

Welcome Lucy!!

Looking forward to the fun.

[Geronimo36]

Lucy,

It's Frank, we didn't get to meet up at Bracco's again this summer...

Anway, I hope all is well!!

Frank

[Geronimo36]

Viper Ive been told by a few that 1.5 is the way to go but I dont understand
why. Bob S told me they ran both ratios years ago racing depending on how rough it was.

Some of the gear ratios work better depending on water conditions, prop size, diameter, HP, drive height etc.

The higher gear ratios are a little easier on the equipment also.

[ApacheRob]

Some of the gear ratios work better depending on water conditions, prop size, diameter, HP, drive height etc.

The higher gear ratios are a little easier on the equipment also.

Thanks G.
How does prop dia effect things going smaller with more blades like 5 or 6.I would really love to talk with someone who has tried this stuff and knows whats what.
Id like to try some different things but these types of props cost as much as a clean used car.

[FULL FORCE]

Boy the ROBSTER thing didnt take long at all you BAT!!!!!

Jerry beat me to it!

Still got BigwaterBarbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!

[R'Addiction]

Thought it looked familiar

[R'Addiction]

Big Brother Ikes 41

[viperfitness1]

Viper Ive been told by a few that 1.5 is the way to go but I dont understand
why. Bob S told me they ran both ratios years ago racing depending on how rough it was.

I have a set of 17/28s that turn 5600 to 5700 and a set of 17.5 31s that turn 5000 maybe 5100.I really dont care for the larger dia due to the fact that it makes the transom climb a little.I tested a set of labbed 17/30s that were perfect. Rob

im actually running 1.58... my props are 17.5x28. have not tried anything else but i would say that the 17X30's would be spot on with my current set up.

i am going to add some hp to my engines this winter and i was looking at a #6 conversion but i can not decide rather it would be worth the price or not..

a freind of mine is trying to get me to bolt 5's on but i hear that 5's x dem wont work? i hear so many conflicting stories about 5's working and not working i just dont know what to think. either way i have to do something about stronger drives before next year. i would like mine to break 90 on the gps next year

[lucy]

Hi frank good to hear from you!!! any new pictures of the princess!

Lucy,

It's Frank, we didn't get to meet up at Bracco's again this summer...

Anway, I hope all is well!!

Frank

[Chris]

a freind of mine is trying to get me to bolt 5's on but i hear that 5's x dem wont work? i hear so many conflicting stories about 5's working and not working i just dont know what to think. either way i have to do something about stronger drives before next year. i would like mine to break 90 on the gps next year

As we talked about, the 5 is the same length as the 4. Take a straightedge and put it on the bottom of your boat parallel to the centerline of your prop shafts. Then imagine the props 5" upward. Then picture the water flowing under the boat and where the prop would engage it.
If you put 5's on a #3 gimbal withoyt moving the X, the only part that would touch the water woould be the prop tips.

If you convert your drives to 3a's and are meticulous on maintenance, they'll probably get you through a season behind 950's, which is about what you'll need to scratch 90. Holeshots would be a bad idea. Wet 6's are going to cost you somewhere in the neighborhood of 80 to 100 horsepower loss-equivalent. in performance. Dry's cost about 10 grand for the conversion. But like Pat Weissmann says, where else can you pick up 100 hp in your engines for $10K?

[ChiefApache]

thank you!!! your boat is looking awesome!!

Thank you Lucy! I read you sold yours? What now?

[Geronimo36]

Thanks G.
How does prop dia effect things going smaller with more blades like 5 or 6.I would really love to talk with someone who has tried this stuff and knows whats what.
Id like to try some different things but these types of props cost as much as a clean used car.

I wish I was the guy to talk to about that but unfortunately that's not my forte... Actually I hate testing, I just wanna run!

But, I believe smaller diameter tends to carry the bow and large the stern. As far as blades I dunno much on surface drives.

[Geronimo36]

Hi frank good to hear from you!!! any new pictures of the princess!

Sure do, here's a link!
http://www.lucidideefastboats.com/20...ybirthday.html