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    May need sterndrive for a 400HP CAt 3406

    I am thinking of figuring on 25 klbs after adding 10 more feet to length and a few fish in the hold.
    Post by: AlaskaFisherman, Jan 3, 2006 in forum: Sterndrives
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    May need sterndrive for a 400HP CAt 3406

    Steve, I am going back to try these two listings. Out drives may be my only hope of increased speed. Thanks for the input.
    Post by: AlaskaFisherman, Jan 3, 2006 in forum: Sterndrives
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    May need sterndrive for a 400HP CAt 3406

    I might well do that, it is looking like 2007 before I make that cut so I have some time.
    Post by: AlaskaFisherman, Jan 1, 2006 in forum: Sterndrives
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    May need sterndrive for a 400HP CAt 3406

    That is what I had in mind. Any thought as to effects on speed? This stern is not the finial plan by -the-way, its just allows me to fish her...
    Post by: AlaskaFisherman, Jan 1, 2006 in forum: Sterndrives
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    May need sterndrive for a 400HP CAt 3406

    Starting to think I will be forced to go back to old slow design. Since the hull is looking a little flat at this stage, I was hoping of going...
    Post by: AlaskaFisherman, Dec 31, 2005 in forum: Sterndrives
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    May need sterndrive for a 400HP CAt 3406

    How is the Levi for low speed / pulling power? Tad, I like the looks of the Levi. What do you know about their pulling power? Winston
    Post by: AlaskaFisherman, Dec 21, 2005 in forum: Sterndrives
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    May need sterndrive for a 400HP CAt 3406

    Tad, thanks for the info on the other systems. I like the ideal of building my own. I'll look over Levi and the others. I do need to cut the cost...
    Post by: AlaskaFisherman, Dec 20, 2005 in forum: Sterndrives
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    May need sterndrive for a 400HP CAt 3406

    Derring; i too don't like jet efficiency. Tad; Konrads spec show they cann't do it. I just started looking at the Arnesons. I figure they are...
    Post by: AlaskaFisherman, Dec 9, 2005 in forum: Sterndrives
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    May need sterndrive for a 400HP CAt 3406

    Volvo's responce was they have to sell the enginee with the drive as a package. I had already ruled them out because I have to go dry once in a...
    Post by: AlaskaFisherman, Dec 9, 2005 in forum: Sterndrives
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    May need sterndrive for a 400HP CAt 3406

    Thanks to All for the info. I like Volvo IPS for the efficient way it would go through the water, but can not talk my self it to going with it...
    Post by: AlaskaFisherman, Nov 29, 2005 in forum: Sterndrives
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    May need sterndrive for a 400HP CAt 3406

    Drift Gill Net in Cook Inlet. I have not been down there yet. Hope to once I retire from the job that pays for the commerical fishing, that would...
    Post by: AlaskaFisherman, Nov 26, 2005 in forum: Sterndrives
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    May need sterndrive for a 400HP CAt 3406

    Thanks - Look at Volvo Penta's new IPS !!! I have requested info from the sites you mentioned. Go to www.volvopenta.com - they have this new...
    Post by: AlaskaFisherman, Nov 25, 2005 in forum: Sterndrives
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    May need sterndrive for a 400HP CAt 3406

    I may want to go with an Inboard/OutBoard stern drive using a Jack shaft from a CAt diesel 400Hp. I will want as close to trouble free/long...
    Thread by: AlaskaFisherman, Nov 25, 2005, 26 replies, in forum: Sterndrives
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    Here we go: 32'x10.5' going to 16'x42'

    I am thinking more about installing one. I was going to install two eng. this year and that would solve the turning problem, but I have dicided...
    Post by: AlaskaFisherman, Nov 21, 2005 in forum: Metal Boat Building