Cle

MrRob · 06-09-2005, 09:39 PM

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.

Foolish · 06-09-2005, 09:47 PM

"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"

Matt · 06-09-2005, 09:50 PM

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.

Night Nurse · 06-09-2005, 09:54 PM

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

MrRob · 06-09-2005, 10:49 PM

Might just spray it with clear lacquer.

Wacky Racer · 07-09-2005, 12:02 AM

Thought Gav had a half polished casing for sale on here not long ago

Wacky Racer · 07-09-2005, 12:03 AM

Found it

http://www.boatmadforum.co.uk/showth...&highlight=cle

mike k · 07-09-2005, 08:19 AM

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 ?

Burty · 07-09-2005, 09:05 AM

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Originally posted by Wacky Racer
Found it

http://www.boatmadforum.co.uk/showth...&highlight=cle

He's not selling it any more, Hutchy has put his internals in it and he will be fitting it to his boat

Burty · 07-09-2005, 09:08 AM

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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 ?

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.

mike k · 07-09-2005, 09:14 AM

It shouldnt make any dfifference on my boat then as it's only for the bling factor.

Wayne Kerr · 07-09-2005, 09:28 AM

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Originally posted by mike k
It shouldnt make any dfifference on my boat then as it's only for the bling factor.

Tart !!!

mike k · 07-09-2005, 09:56 AM

Jon Fuller · 07-09-2005, 10:10 AM

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)

mike k · 07-09-2005, 11:20 AM

In that case I'll go with the offshore leg first and wait until Gav's tried the CLE on his boat.

MrRob · 07-09-2005, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wacky Racer
Thought Gav had a half polished casing for sale on here not long ago

Already have one.

Dan · 07-09-2005, 09:59 PM

Would a shorter middle leg middle leg and cle gearbox fit on a V6 blackmax??

MrRob · 07-09-2005, 10:17 PM

yes but how short?

Dan · 07-09-2005, 10:25 PM

Dunno, just wanted to know if it any would fit.

MrRob · 07-09-2005, 10:35 PM

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?