keokie
Well-Known Member
- Dec 27, 2006
- 1,489
- Boat Info
- 2002 310 Sundancer, Westerbeke 4.5 Genset
- Engines
- 496's, Bravo III's, 2.2:1 Gears
Actually, Cap10Pat, I respectfully disagree with you.
First,the BravoIII is most commonly offered with much lower gear ratios than either the BI and BII. Both my boats are 2.2:1. Also, the primary reason the BIII is so commonly used for cruisers is for it's low-end capabilities. The BI is usually the best for top speed.
As far as stability, the narrow beam on both Dave's boat and your 260 and my 260 makes them a bit tender. Chinewalking ocurs when speeds get high enough that the chine at the transom is no longer in the water. I feel confident none of our boats are that fast.
But I do agree that perception is an issue. I do not believe the early '80's 260's performed well with 350's. A big block makes a tremendous difference, in my opinion.
Dave, have you tried moving the trim pin yet?
First,the BravoIII is most commonly offered with much lower gear ratios than either the BI and BII. Both my boats are 2.2:1. Also, the primary reason the BIII is so commonly used for cruisers is for it's low-end capabilities. The BI is usually the best for top speed.
As far as stability, the narrow beam on both Dave's boat and your 260 and my 260 makes them a bit tender. Chinewalking ocurs when speeds get high enough that the chine at the transom is no longer in the water. I feel confident none of our boats are that fast.
But I do agree that perception is an issue. I do not believe the early '80's 260's performed well with 350's. A big block makes a tremendous difference, in my opinion.
Dave, have you tried moving the trim pin yet?