Just scored on an old V-drive with a 2.57:1 ratio velvet drive.
I'm new to this style of drive and don't know the ratio in the water-cooled Casale or propeller size (it's a 3-blade).
What would be a good v-drive gearcase ratio to work with my velvet drive (top speed is more important than torque)?
Any recommendations on a propeller size?
Is this arrangement more of a ski boat thing than a top mph hot boat?