BLACK THUNDER UP GRADES

[BDARCHER]

Check out this surface drive. Who would have thought.:cheers2:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPexWxFnRn8&feature=related

 

[John P]

I would like to see what is left of the prop after that run.

 

[Coolerman]

I think BBlades makes some props for that drive. http://www.bblades.com/leadingedge/ Some very cool toys to say the least.

 

[LAriverratt]

built here in Louisiana i think...and the props are tough and not really a big deal if ya bang them up a little...:smash:..just looking to get to the hunting/fishing spot and not necessarily at 100+ ... you can get to some real secluded spots with those things!!!:cheers2:

 

[Rik]

Good point LATER. Rik how do you think the surface drives will work on a 46 ft 15k top heavy stepped deep vee. From backing in a slip in the wind to crusing in open water. What would be the advantages over the bravo besides the bravo breaking from time to time. Bobby

Backing into the slips, docking and slow speed maneuverability will not be a problem as the Arnesons actually dock better than the Bravo's as we have a better bite with the speed master propellers and our propellers are a bit farther aft than the Bravo's and this gives more mechanical leverage also.

As for the wind on a 46' boat with a lot of free board, well that is a problem regardless of which ever drive is on the boat.

Advantages, higher cruise speed which is probably the single best thing as you will cruise the boat for a greater percentage of time than you will be FFT. Also, higher top speed, less maintenance, better handling and less maintenance.

 

[BDARCHER]

Monopoly 46. Where did you get the 380 K Planes for the BT.

 

[Ratickle]

Check out this surface drive. Who would have thought.:cheers2:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPexWxFnRn8&feature=related

Where the heck are they at??????


What happens if you hit a clam??????

 

[Ratickle]

Monopoly 46. Where did you get the 380 K Planes for the BT.

Not sure where he got his. I think Teague will sell the 380 tab that fits on the 280 plate for just over a grand and rhe complete new set for just under $3000. Thee are some 380's on E Bay right now. One set used for $2000 and a set new for $3000.

 

[endeavor1]

I know this, after running my 46 with 280s and running monoploy with 380s, holy $hit!!!! The tabs react very quickly and really work.

 

[BDARCHER]

I was told someone is casting them in Fla. at a much better price.

 

[Ratickle]

I know Dana makes a replacement tab to fit the K Plane system. But it's billet instead of cast.

 

[endeavor1]

I was told someone is casting them in Fla. at a much better price.

DareDevil????? :biggrinjester:

 

[Ratickle]

DareDevil????? :biggrinjester:

His boat's for sale on Craig's List

 

[Coolerman]

DareDevil????? :biggrinjester:

Billet stock with a belt sander taken to the edges, and painted with rustoleum does not count........

 

[Monopoly 46]

I wll ak my dad were we got the tabs

 

[John P]

Bob I did find his name it Rick Turmel. I also have his address but no phone #, I'm sure some one on here has it. I paid 750 for a set back in March


Rick Turmel Marine
311 West Church ST
Williamston NC 27892

 

[BDARCHER]

I wll ak my dad were we got the tabs

Thanks

 

[Monopoly 46]

Bob I did find his name it Rick Turmel. I also have his address but no phone #, I'm sure some one on here has it. I paid 750 for a set back in March


Rick Turmel Marine
311 West Church ST
Williamston NC 27892

We paid tht to his #is 954 240 2817

 

[John P]

yeah........

You ready to try my new Gear lube?

 

[EXCESS ENERGY]

I was told someone is casting them in Fla. at a much better price.

Steve Stepp of VELOCITY POWERBOATS casts his own tabs. Larger plates and larger mounts with 2 sets of cylinder holes. Bob