Gear Ratios for Speedmaster #3's - Page 6

Matt · 07-04-2009, 07:39 PM

Are you sure he's not offering you factory remanufactured?
Doing the same deal (factory reman) on the TRS conversion -
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...nversions.html

motorvator · 07-04-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I doubt that, I suspect you just dialled the phone number and asked the question. When you said the spec, they realised it's not a high performance install so are OK to warranty.

Matt depends on their idea of 'high performance install', these things are rated to something quite in excess of what Pash is going to be putting through them.

Pash 1 · 07-04-2009, 07:41 PM

No I havent done that yet Matt - saving that for later tonight

Pash 1 · 07-04-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by motorvator

Matt depends on their idea of 'high performance install', these things are rated to something quite in excess of what Pash is going to be putting through them.

Rated to 800 HP

Pash 1 · 07-04-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

Are you sure he's not offering you factory remanufactured?
Doing the same deal (factory reman) on the TRS conversion -
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...nversions.html

Nope Brand Spanking New Ex. Works

motorvator · 07-04-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

Have you searched OSO for failure stories?
I know B-Max are getting a bad reputation these days - poor quality control etc.

I have and can't find a bad word about them.

motorvator · 07-04-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Pash 1

Rated to 800 HP

I was trying to word it politely

Jon Fuller · 07-04-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Pash 1

Yes the Konrad PRS111 drives

To be honest, you know as much about them as I do. I've read about them quite a bit on OSO, and talked to folk in the US about them, but have no personal experience at all. They seem to get good reviews by the Yanks, but thats all I can say.

Something you need to check. If the Konrad uses the Merc SSM III gimble assy, but uses their own helmet, make sure they make a helmet that fits the older style SSMIII gimble (which is what I think you have), as they changed at some point in the 80's. The trim up/down pivot tween yoke & helmet was revised. They (Konrad) may well make helmets to work with the early and late versions, but you need to know up front.

Matt · 07-04-2009, 07:45 PM

No, me neither.

I do recall looking at them at the Miami show, and comparing to the B-Max & Bravo. IIRC they basically look like big bravos, as opposed to the B-Max which just looked fugly.

Pash 1 · 07-04-2009, 07:46 PM

Thank you Jon I'll ask the question

Jon Fuller · 07-04-2009, 07:49 PM

You could also contact the lads (Kim & Co) who run the Konrad Velocity, they may have an opinion.

Pash 1 · 07-04-2009, 07:54 PM

Apparently there has been 3 types of SSM111 Gimbals over the years and the Konrad helmet fits them all as it has 3 hinge pin placements to accommodate the changes

Matt · 07-04-2009, 07:56 PM

It's starting to look like a no-brainer.

Pash 1 · 07-04-2009, 08:02 PM

Thats my thinking..

Just gota find a client who wants to sue someone and charge them £15K for the privilege..

motorvator · 07-04-2009, 08:12 PM

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Thats my thinking..

Just gota find a client who wants to sue someone and charge them £15K for the privilege..

And prepared to pay it through the 'other' account so Mrs Pash doesn't spot it and think shoes

Pash 1 · 07-04-2009, 08:16 PM

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And prepared to pay it through the 'other' account so Mrs Pash doesn't spot it and think shoes

She has agreed to the purchase IF I win the £100 from Matt - her idea of a good investment strategy invest £15K get £100 return and then give it to Charity

Matt · 07-04-2009, 08:22 PM

I'd say my 1er looks safe at the moment.

Pash 1 · 07-04-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon Fuller

You could also contact the lads (Kim & Co) who run the Konrad Velocity, they may have an opinion.

Just had a chat with Kenny Hokwiesner who's the General Manager at Velocity Boats - tried to speak to Steve Step but he was out, about the Konrad drives and he recons they are great, had some minor problems to start with but he's now got them fitted to loads of boats and has had no bad feedback

Pash 1 · 07-04-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I'd say my 1er looks safe at the moment.

mmmmmmm at the moment safe but........... dont take a side bet againt me getting her ready...

motorvator · 07-04-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I'd say my 1er looks safe at the moment.

Don't be so sure Matt, the conversation I had with Pash earlier today was that he could continue rigging with the ssm111 to ensure no danger of losing the bet. He seemed terribly impressed by this thinking and phoned Konrad immediately.

I'm beginning to think he's going to get more pleasure out of taking your money than the actual launch.