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Zinger
05-23-2003, 09:43 AM
Hello , just wondering what type prop and set-up 18 classic owner's are useing. Jeff
CDMA
05-23-2003, 10:00 AM
On a Volvo: Volvo Ultra...if you can find one.

Mercuiser: Hydromotive Q4 4 blade. Or Mirage +. For now...

Chris

"Yes Mr. Hydromotive my boat runs stable with a Q4...you don't believe me??? I will buy the plane ticket out for you to see. If I am right you repay the ticket and give me a free Hydro of my choice"

He said no.
tmdog
05-23-2003, 10:04 AM
Swinging a Mirage Plus 23 cupped. In semi rough water This 18 will beat you silly. I don't like it. I believe the Mirage is lifting the bow too much in rough water to be of much comfort. Definitely looking for a change. Jim
tmdog
05-23-2003, 10:13 AM
Some years ago I had a 69 18 Donzi swinging a 16 x 26 pitch Michigan prop. In salt water that boat ran very comfortable like a Rolls Royce.The prop was a solid hub for a volvo. Still have it. Hate to part with it.What a ride. Jim
Rootsy
05-23-2003, 10:58 AM
Now sit down chris, did you remember to take your reality medication this morning? WE all know that the Quad IV doesn't work worth a rats butt on our hulls... the Almighty Hydromotive Engineering gods have said it is so... Therefore it must be a law of physics! so just take that pill and put your 4 blades all up on ebay, CHEAP! it is the only way to fully come back to reality son! wink

Root

Hi Ho Hi Ho off to test hydromotives i go :D
Ranman
05-23-2003, 12:40 PM
1997 18 Classic
350 MAG MPI Gen+
Bravo One 1.65:1
Merc Mirage Plus 25P
70MPH at 5250RPM
smoothie
05-23-2003, 02:05 PM
I guess this is a good time to tell everyone that I have a 23p lefthand Hydromotive Quad IV for sale,,asking $250.00 in great shape :D
BERTRAM BOY
05-23-2003, 03:16 PM
Rootsy,
Don't get too attached to my Hydro.......
BERTRAM BOY :D :D :D
riverrat
05-23-2003, 03:23 PM
'99 '18 350 mag mpi alpha 1.52 23 mirage plus re-pitched to 25 68 mph at 5000 rpm.


the rat :D
Rootsy
05-23-2003, 06:44 PM
Don't worry Cliff, like all of Chris' gf's say... it just isn't big enough for me... :p :p :p

Root

Doing the hydromotive shimmy...
CDMA
05-23-2003, 07:12 PM
Oh Root this means war.... wink

Chris
BigGrizzly
05-23-2003, 08:03 PM
There are a couple of new players in town. One is called a Turbo, On all Our test it has always shown better handling and top speeds on the Donzi hull. Also there may b4e a new Volvo supplier and I can tell you that Solas prop is every bit as good and better than the hill and Ultra, I have used all three on my boat including the Michican wheel,
BUIZILLA
05-23-2003, 08:13 PM
Where can I buy the Solas hubs?

J
MR MAGOO
05-24-2003, 12:40 AM
Jim,

The marina up the lake from me has them in stock. If you want, I`ll mail one down to you.

Kurt.
smoothie
05-24-2003, 05:15 PM
Grizz,are you running the Turbo Vector series?