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Rigging a new Voyager
with a 300X?
Randy,
I am thinking about buying a new Hydrostream Voyager and rigging it with a
new Merc 300X. I am looking for a family friendly rig that I can
still get some top-end thrills from. Thinking of a 10" Bob's
hyd. fast jack, hyd. steering, and one of my Mazco RE3's for top end and
probably a high-five for skiing. Do you know if anyone ever set one like
this up yet??? Any recommendations on lower-unit choice, set-back,
steering, ect.?
Jim....Livonia, Michigan
Jim,
Sounds like a good project, but get the shortest jackplate Bob's makes. 4
- 6" would be the most as the motor will push 500 lbs. and upset the
balance if too far back. A Sportmaster with the 1:75 ratio is preferred,
but a Torquemaster 1:75 ratio gearcase with a Bob's or J&J marine
nosecone would probably run better. The hydro steering is ok, as is your
prop selection. I would not be afraid of this one. Go for it!
Randy
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Thanks,
Mark C.
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