Reply With QuoteS&S thanks for the nice words.the driveline tube is a 2 piece unit it was on the boat when i bought it.It is split down both sides and there are 2 bolts on each piece that hold it in place.
Stump,
That's a pretty trick drive line tube. I've never seen one like that on a Velvet Drive. Was it made custom or can you buy them? Nice boat BTW... Next time I'm in NC I want a ride!
Happy new year,
S&S
S&S thanks for the nice words.the driveline tube is a 2 piece unit it was on the boat when i bought it.It is split down both sides and there are 2 bolts on each piece that hold it in place.
v-drive:
Stump, I'm looking at transmissions for my 66Lavey craft. Is that a velvet drive in your boat?. How do you like it and can you tell me a little about the install. Thanks for your time.
V-drive v-drive,
I put a velvet drive in my 16' Beezer. It worked out very well. In a 16' boat there wasn't much room. I didn't have to move the motor back but I did move the v-drive forward about 4 inches. This raised it up by less than 3/4" so it didn't affect the driveline angle much but gave me a longer driveline.
I've read a lot of discussion about having a tranny in a v-drive. It just depends on what you do with your boat. Mine's not a race boat so I'm not worried about the extra 110 pounds (about what a Velvet Drive weighs.) I use my boat in the Delta mostly and it sure is nice to be able to kick it in and out of gear in the 5mph zones. It is also very nice when maneuvering around a crowded launch ramp... The days of sitting on the bow paddling like crazy are over! Now I don't even need to set my beer down when I come into the dock
I'll be glad to e-mail pics of the installation if you like...
Happy New Year,
S&S
S&S, Havnt seen you around lately.Hope you had a good Christmas.
Bung,
Happy New Year! I had a good Christmas, especially now that it's over! Decemeber 26th is my favorite day of the year wink
I've been very busy getting my new shop finished up here in Nevada City. Lots of snow lately... Shop's coming along though, just need more time to work on it.
Do you go to the Turlock swap meet? I'm planning to meet up with 058 there...
Be good tonight!
S&S
S&S, thanks for the words of encouragement and yes I would really like to see the pictures. I am trying to keep the boat as close to original as possible. I am using the original v-drive (casale 12deg 17% in n out)and am wondering if that is going to create a problem. Let me know what you think and thanks again. Ben Brosch
v-drive,
Your v-drive should work fine you just need to "lock" the in-n-out in gear. I e-mailed you some pictures this morning of my setup... Also, if you are serious about the Velvet Drive, I know where there are some good deals up here in N. Cal.
S&S
[ January 02, 2003, 09:03 AM: Message edited by: Stab-n-Steer ]
Stab-N-Steer Please e-mail me your pictures of the install. Thanks Dan
On their way Dan...
S&S
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