1980 Hornet II Bravo/TRS replacement

[Charlie Worthen]

I am in the process of repowering my 1980 Hornet with a Bravo 1. The boat originally came with a TRS. I have replaced the transom and am ready to install the inner and outer transom plates/gimbal etc.. Does anyone know at what level or height on the transom should I mount the transom plates? Is the intent to mount the drive as high as possible for the greatest amount of speed? The boat will be powered by a small block so there appears to be pleanty of room to deal with.

[CDMA]

Scott,

Isn't a 1980 Hornet longer than a 1968? Not that Richard Weaver is a bad place to start however a foot of running surface can make a big difference.

Chris

[mphatc]

[QUOTE=MadPoodle]Yes, there is a foot difference. However, I don't know anyone else who has done the conversion to a Bravo.


Charlie plans on a SBF . and a Bravo I

Poodle,
how could you forget . . . you sold me the alignment tool! :smile:
http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthread.php?t=35464

Mario

[MOP]

Thanks for the link, it puts it all back in perspective. It is going to be a sweetie Almost can't wait.

[Lenny]

WOW !!! I missed this link Phil posted before.

What a NICE job. :eek: Man, have you got that tiddly.

Hope mine looks like that someday.

Nice work :yes:

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