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    Here is a pic from 12 years ago when I popped out my first padded 18 from the mold. This is all ancient history now. Also, I must be 12 years older now too

    http://www.donzi.net/photos/lenny1806.jpg

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    That looks awesome Lenny I so am going to do this how much do you think I could gain with the Blackhawk and hp.I am running 85mph now. so how do you adhere that to the boat lenny if I could can I pm you and ask more Q.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ed Donnelly View Post
    No idea what the size of the prop was, but, I think the person I soild it to might still have it.Will check in the next couple of days.
    Those were my kids from my 3rd wife and Taylor the youngest looks to be around 5, so, that would make the pic from around 1978-79. ..Ed
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    The 18 already cooks with a BH. I have no idea what it would do with the pad. If it is removable then I dont see any reason NOT to try it

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    So did you add the pad to it?
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    No looks like I am going to raise the drive up to the proper X.I only have to go up maybe 2" it was up high when I changed from my alpha so in the long run it will be cheaper doing this. And I can always add the bottom if need be. also I just got a sweet deal on another Blackhawk drive with 2 sets of props 27 and 29 in mint shape so im going to run the 29 next summer or I hope to spin the 31 if not I have a **** load of mint props coming up for sale soon two sets of 27 ,31 or 29 in mint shape what ever works on my set up.need to unload in spring.

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    Sounds like you have a good plan. Had you decided to add the pad, was John Spaeth going to do the work for you? Just curious.
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    I have a raised pad on my 16 and have built a second 16 from scratch with a different pad bottom. I also have a totally different pad on my Ultra 23. If you are going to keep your Blackhawk drive and raise the X "up" there is a pretty inexpensive option for your 18 Classic hull you may want to consider if Spaeth is accessible to you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by craigdskilling View Post
    No looks like I am going to raise the drive up to the proper X.I only have to go up maybe 2" it was up high when I changed from my alpha so in the long run it will be cheaper doing this. And I can always add the bottom if need be. also I just got a sweet deal on another Blackhawk drive with 2 sets of props 27 and 29 in mint shape so im going to run the 29 next summer or I hope to spin the 31 if not I have a **** load of mint props coming up for sale soon two sets of 27 ,31 or 29 in mint shape what ever works on my set up.need to unload in spring.
    Please call me 1st for the 31's if you decide to sell.
    Why is faster never fast enough.

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    No the guys name that builds the tuff boats here is called Mark Weigl if you go to passion for power boating he's on there.He build's the tuff 21 that you see me racing last summer and also the 28 with twin out board also the 28 illmore out of the box doing 120mlp I think now, we boat up in the MUSKOKAS together great guy he knows my boat well. Yeller when the time comes I will let you now bud.Im hoping for a great boating season next year. The engine is out again and going on the dyno to get a few more hp out of it will keep you up to date.

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    Thanks Craig. I'm not holding my breath though. My guess is you'll be running the 31's.
    If I remember correctly, you are (or plan to be) running 500hp. I was at the rev limiter in my 22 with 525~550hp and the 31's. Once you pull the drive up to be a true surface drive I can't see why you couldn't spin 31's with slightly less hp in an 18.

    Looking forward to your test results.
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