Perfect Pass on I/O

Discussion in 'Hydrodyne® Boats' started by Vann Owens, Jan 10, 2013.

  1. ghind

    ghind Established Hydrodyner

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    Hi Vann I've done plenty of sterndrives. Bayliners but it doesn't really matter

    If you are concerned about slalom pull the best solution is stargazer with Zbox. It will hit the throttle hard enough to block a 34mph 22 off skier even with an older engine.

    If you have a specific question, fire away

    Greg
     
  2. Vann Owens

    Vann Owens Hydrodyner

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    I have the Stargazer 3 event 2013 version. Was the latest version last spring installed by the local MasterCraft dealer. It works great and never has a bad time. Question is on props. For skiing I am running a 3 blade 17P SS prop on my 260HP Mercruiser. This seems to have enough pull without running high RPM's. Do you have any info on 4 blade props on an I/O. May be different than an outboard. I pulled 6 barefooters using a 15P aluminum prop years ago (video on VHS).
    I would get an outboard next if someone can come up with a full size ski platform on one.

    Vann
     
  3. jim

    jim Hydrodyne 18 Specialist

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    Greg,
    Great to hear from you.

    Vann,
    We can get major performance increases from your boat.

    jim
     
  4. Vann Owens

    Vann Owens Hydrodyner

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    Jim do you have a boat shop. If so send info.

    Vann
     
  5. jim

    jim Hydrodyne 18 Specialist

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    No shop, I sent performance link on the other thread.
     
  6. ghind

    ghind Established Hydrodyner

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    Hi Jim great to read your posts. I still lurk here a fair bit.

    Vann, what version of the software do you have exactly? 8.0.4 is much better for slalom. Might be worth updating the software if you have an older version than that.
     

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