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06-09-2005, 09:39 PM
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I am going to be removing my gear box soon to replace the impeller. I have seen a few pics in the states of people who have striped and polished their CLE Gear cases.
Anyone know the pro's and cons of doing this?
MrRob.
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06-09-2005, 09:47 PM
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"People in the STATES" polish "everything" .....
for all the effort of keeping it "Polished" i doubt you would notice any difference apart from added "Bling" and a sticker stating that you polish your "R-SEND"
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06-09-2005, 09:50 PM
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In salt water, you would need to quit your job and spend a week polishing after every trip out, unless you could clearcoat it or something.
A colour coordinated paint job on yer lower unit can look good though, with a nicely polished prop.
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06-09-2005, 09:54 PM
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Our box is polished and to get it to a good standard is hard, but after then wash it after use. And polish it reagularly then it is easy, if you is willing to put the efforrt in
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06-09-2005, 10:49 PM
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Might just spray it with clear lacquer.
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07-09-2005, 12:02 AM
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Thought Gav had a half polished casing for sale on here not long ago
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07-09-2005, 12:03 AM
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07-09-2005, 08:19 AM
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I've been thinking of putting an Offshore leg and CLE gearbox on my engine but have been told that the gearbox shape can make the boat run bow down. I know you can trim it up, but has anyone who runs one noticed any difference in running/handling ?
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07-09-2005, 09:05 AM
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He's not selling it any more, Hutchy has put his internals in it and he will be fitting it to his boat
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07-09-2005, 09:08 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by mike k
I've been thinking of putting an Offshore leg and CLE gearbox on my engine but have been told that the gearbox shape can make the boat run bow down. I know you can trim it up, but has anyone who runs one noticed any difference in running/handling ?
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I havent noticed any difference. The only thing i can think of is that with a CLE bullit box you are able to run with the prop higher in the water and this will cause it to have less bow lift.
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07-09-2005, 09:14 AM
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It shouldnt make any dfifference on my boat then as it's only for the bling factor.
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07-09-2005, 09:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by mike k
It shouldnt make any dfifference on my boat then as it's only for the bling factor.
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07-09-2005, 09:56 AM
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07-09-2005, 10:10 AM
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If you boat needs bags of positive trim, the extended nose can make things run a bit funny.
We tried a nose cone kit on the race Extreme (king of all positive trim required boats) and it fkkd it up. (and it didn't go any quicker)
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07-09-2005, 11:20 AM
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In that case I'll go with the offshore leg first and wait until Gav's tried the CLE on his boat.
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07-09-2005, 07:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Wacky Racer
Thought Gav had a half polished casing for sale on here not long ago
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Already have one.
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07-09-2005, 09:59 PM
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Would a shorter middle leg middle leg and cle gearbox fit on a V6 blackmax??
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07-09-2005, 10:17 PM
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yes but how short?
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07-09-2005, 10:25 PM
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Dunno, just wanted to know if it any would fit.
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07-09-2005, 10:35 PM
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I think u can swap and change most parts of a merc V6 and I doubt U will have trouble fitting a CLE box to your merc 150.
do u have a powerlift on your Phantom?
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