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| 2 AQ151's enough to push a 26', 5200 ... |
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kynnhoj
Member
Username: duo_prop_dad
Post Number: 6
Registered: 08-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 07:44 pm: | 
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Considering a Baha 26' express cruiser with twin 4 cylinders.....
Owner states that full use of trim tabs when coming up on plane is needed....
Should I expect that this is a sign of an under power condition in such a boat?
Or should I consider such a boat of this size with a single 5.7 v-8 power plant instead?
Or a 454 single engine? (have seen a few Duoprops with that engine on the net, is that a factory engine?)
OR Should I just go with the twin v-8's and have peace of mind?
Looking for a 26' boat with a 10' beam, similar to a SeaRay Amberjack.
Imperial is another manufacturer I would consider.
(Looking for a fishing boat with an enclosed head for the ladies!)
Any advice or suggestions welcomed.
John |
bryanm
Member
Username: bryanm
Post Number: 28
Registered: 01-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 10:00 pm: |
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I have a cruisers 2670 rouge with a single 454 and a duoprop drive. It is OK on power, but not anything to write home about when it comes to a hole shot. This same boat with twin 4.3 with alpa drives is about the same. |
Nicholas Porter
Member
Username: isisthree
Post Number: 21
Registered: 06-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 05:59 am: |
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I have a Fairline Mirage 29Ft. Have 2 x AQ145A
with a total weight of 7260Lbs ( Fairlines Data).
I get 28Knots, verified by speed log & GPS using 14x17 counter rotating props with a clean bottom. By the way, I do not have any trim tabs.
Hope this info is of some use
Regards
Nick |
Dennis Emerick
New member
Username: crispycritter
Post Number: 2
Registered: 11-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, November 29, 2009 - 01:15 am: |
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I have a 27'Seasport Approx. 6000lbs, with twin AQ151's, cruise at 28 knots, top out about 35 knots depending on conditions. |
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