Single Sterndrive Offset

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by fede, May 21, 2006.

  1. fede
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    fede Senior Member

    Hello, here it comes,the good old 1.000.000 $ question,hope someone is able to give an answer based on direct experience.
    We are in the process of installing a single 450 hp sterndrive on a 25' Racing Rib.
    The prop is a 28 pitch and the engine delivers 450 hp (+ or - ) @ 5800 rpm,reduction 1.5
    Rib dimensions are:
    25 lenght
    6.3 beam (inflatables excludede)
    8.4 beam including inflatables.
    I have to mount the sterndrive with an offset to contrast the turning effect
    created by the prop thrust and high power of the engine.
    The prop rotates clockwise so i would offset it's location to port...and now the 1.000 k $ question: how much???
    Once the hole is done is done and it's not possible to apply trial and error here....
    Thanks to everyone who will give it a try as usual!
     
  2. fede
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    fede Senior Member

    c'mon guys!! I know you can help me!
     
  3. yipster
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    yipster designer

    why not a BIII duoprop?
     

  4. fede
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    fede Senior Member

    Thanks Yipster,we already took in consideration the bravo 3 ,unfortunatly we have to use a bravo XR capable of more than 400 hp bravo 3 limit is @ 400 hp (and it's related torque) and the engine delivers more than that (more than 450 hp)
    Plus, Bravo 3 has gear rations from 1.8 up.
     
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