280S Kplane Length

[RickSE]

Does anyone know how long 280S K-Planes are? How much longer are they then the 150S planes.

[gcarter]

I always thought the numbers were the length in milimeters......
If they are, they're 11", and 5", but then, that seems short doesn't it?????

[RickSE]

Yes a little short George. My 150's, at least I think they're 150's, are 11" long. The tab ends almost right at the cylinder pivot.

[mrfixxall]

my 280's measure from th hing pin to the end of the tap 19'' long..

[CHACHI]

Length is everything.

Ken

[gcarter]

Doesn't it seem reasonable to think they'd come up w/a numbering system that would indicate length w/o some arcane scheme that no one seems to have the key to???????

[RickSE]

Thanks guys. I'm thinking about switching my 150 plates for 280's. I know some of the Blackhawk guys have done this with good success.

Fixx,

Do you have your 280's on a 22C? If so do you like them?

[mrfixxall]

Thanks guys. I'm thinking about switching my 150 plates for 280's. I know some of the Blackhawk guys have done this with good success.

Fixx,

Do you have your 280's on a 22C? If so do you like them?

no! on a x 18












just kidding,,their on a bigger boat 33 formula..


Try lengthening your first with 1/4'' aluminum plate to see if your going to like the longer tabs first..

[yeller]

Switching shouldn't be too expensive. I've seen 280 plates on OSO for $200.

Do it......and test it this year. I need the results. I'd rather you spend your money than have to spend my own

[RickSE]

Switching shouldn't be too expensive. I've seen 280 plates on OSO for $200.
Do it......and test it this year. I need the results. I'd rather you spend your money than have to spend my own

Yes, I found some newer take-offs for $200 so it seems to make sense to try. Yeller, since you're doing all the drive testing I think I'll do the tab testing. I figure, longer tabs, a shortie drive and a blower and I'll be set; but then again I gotta get my boat to stop cracking first.

[yeller]

I've been thinking as big as 380's might be what I need. My only concern about going to tabs that big would be "tripping" the boat. If I come out of the water nose high and the tabs hit before the drive, I could "trip" the boat and end up stuffing the bow. Probably not a lot of fun. (understatement)

[yeller]

A blower on your engine would be killer. I wouldn't have a hope in catching you. You'll definitely want to beef up the hull/stringers.

[RickSE]

I've been thinking as big as 380's might be what I need. My only concern about going to tabs that big would be "tripping" the boat. If I come out of the water nose high and the tabs hit before the drive, I could "trip" the boat and end up stuffing the bow. Probably not a lot of fun. (understatement)

Aren't most of the updated 20-Cig guys running big tabs?

[The Hedgehog]

Doesn't it seem reasonable to think they'd come up w/a numbering system that would indicate length w/o some arcane scheme that no one seems to have the key to???????

Bugs the heck out of me too George.

And what is the length of a 380?

The whole 80 thing

[yeller]

And what is the length of a 380?

I think they are in the range of 22~24".

I've strongly been considering these:
http://www.eddiemarine.com/store/car...l&p=12441&c=37
I've seen them elsewhere for $1600.