Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-10-2007, 11:17 PM
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-10-2007, 09:32 PM
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-10-2007, 03:33 PM
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So, taking this bit of info:
"So in first...
So, taking this bit of info:
"So in first and second gear this is a pretty important effect"
And remember that our boat, is always pretty much in top gear
And this:
It's not worth...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-10-2007, 01:47 PM
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To be honest, I rather doubt that to be the...
To be honest, I rather doubt that to be the reason. much more likely that the motor is tuned/setup differently.
A light flywheel will let the motor pick up more quickly when it barks (boat flies),...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-10-2007, 08:56 AM
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And presumebly, with a stepped setup, the...
And presumebly, with a stepped setup, the advantage of a rear weight bias for top end doesn't exist, or is very small as you're not attempting to 'carry the bows' at the higher speeds to reduce...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-10-2007, 12:19 PM
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I'm only guessing here, but would have thought...
I'm only guessing here, but would have thought that assuming the propshaft is perfectly ballanced (as you'd want it anyway) and in reasonable alignment, correct bearing control, efficient flexi...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-10-2007, 11:59 AM
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Staggered motors are actually likely to cause a...
Staggered motors are actually likely to cause a slight reduction in absolute top speed attainable in a regular non stepped 'V'. It's generally considered the way to go for a offshore race boat, as it...
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