V-drive tunnel hull

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HellinnFrnt

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KONA said:
Q,  is that a true V-drive hull or has it been converted,  just asking because of the plate under the boat  think.gif
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blast plate ... alot of them have one ... well ... most of the GOOD ones have one better check yours Kona ...  :smile26:
 
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mark55

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That's an Eliminator Scorpion. I've only seen one other in person that was rigged as a v drive. The rest were bad performing jets.

There are some specific setup dimensions that you could compare to see if it's in the ball park.
I set mine up to those and it's worked great. Mine's a 21' Daytona so your engine may be slightly farther ahead for a 20' boat.
Back of engine plate to inside of transom I have 24"
Back of transom to end of strut barrell I have 19 1/2"
Propshaft angle 8 degree.
A 11" x 16 prop has worked well for me.
I have a two blade and a three blade both the same size.
The one on that boat looks real big diameter.
I don't know that the cleaver is what you want on it either.

I don't know about that particular boat but the tunnel hull vdrives usually ride real nice in rough water.

Since I had my boat I have changed everything from the front of the engine to the tip of the prop shaft.
As I added power I changed gears up to the 60% I have now. I have a set of 65% to put in before spring.

If you're ever interested in selling it give me a call.
Mark 616 813 7237
 
duanehydro

duanehydro

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Mark sent me a video of his ride...I had seen it a few years back, just forgot about it...what a beast....I found a few more vids as well. NICE ride, Mark55  :smile30:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzQHEwRqxBA

I'm bringin' Brech (new owner, tunnel) with me Saturday to meet all you feller's. He ought to get a kick outta things. He's been to a hydrofest or 2, just without a boat.
 
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jimsplace

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Actually. removing the screw thingy resolves the problem of the prop being below the rudder.
It would be safe now.
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beaverfab

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Was at the Dr. office Friday, tried to call you but no luck no voice mail I will be in my shop Sunday working on a v drive call me. Thanks j.j.
 
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duanehydro

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beaverfab said:
Was at the Dr. office Friday, tried to call you but no luck no voice mail I will be in my shop Sunday working on a v drive call me. Thanks j.j.
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Thanks, JJ, I was doing yardwork without phone, sorry.
 
duanehydro

duanehydro

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Alright! another one ready for the lake! Got the rudder problems ironed out, replumbed,  new seals all around, engine back in, custom 2 blade worked stainless prop by Ron Hill..bigger carb....results later today...... :smile16:
 
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