Question regarding surface piercing \ pulse drive

[jerseysportfisher]

I tried looking around, i cant seem to find any information. But has anyone on here ever installed one of theese drives, i.e http://www.simplicity-marine.com/smd1.htm. Interesting as it is i have a 28 foot center console with outboard. I would like a single diesel inboard, and this way seems pretty feasible with this or the arneson drives. Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jim

 

[jerseysportfisher]

Re: Question regarding surface piercing \ pulse drive

What type of hull design is required, this is a deep V, really deep.

 

[jerseysportfisher]

Re: Question regarding surface piercing \ pulse drive

i was orignally thinking of bracketing the boat and putting twin outboards on it, then i came across this, which sparked my interest.

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1999-Midnight-Express-30'-95431331

 

[Bondo]

Re: Question regarding surface piercing \ pulse drive

Ayuh,.... Like Bubba says,...
I really Doubt your transom looks Anything like This....

With an Outboard, or Sterndrive the boat bottom is Straight to the transom,...
Not pocketed like the picture...

 

[flargin]

Re: Question regarding surface piercing \ pulse drive

If I read the simplicity web site correctly, this can be added aftermarket and attached to the transom?

Wow that would be one heck of a modification....

"Because Simplicity Marine Drives are simi-custom it allows us the ability to fit any transom from 0-16 degree and retrofit to existing sterndrives. The SMD drive will cover the old hole left by most brands of sterndrives, eliminating costly modifications. "

 

[jerseysportfisher]

Re: Question regarding surface piercing \ pulse drive

Ayuh,.... Like Bubba says,...
I really Doubt your transom looks Anything like This....

With an Outboard, or Sterndrive the boat bottom is Straight to the transom,...
Not pocketed like the picture...

thats a WHOLE add on to the back of your transom(notice the dotted lines), The pocket, the rudders shaft and prop is the kit, continue reading their material and you will see.

 

[jerseysportfisher]

Re: Question regarding surface piercing \ pulse drive

If I read the simplicity web site correctly, this can be added aftermarket and attached to the transom?

Wow that would be one heck of a modification....

"Because Simplicity Marine Drives are simi-custom it allows us the ability to fit any transom from 0-16 degree and retrofit to existing sterndrives. The SMD drive will cover the old hole left by most brands of sterndrives, eliminating costly modifications. "

thats why it peaked my interest, this thing looks real cool(espeacially with a diesel). Just need someone to answer this that has worked on/owned/or piloted theese

 

[Bondo]

Re: Question regarding surface piercing \ pulse drive

continue reading their material and you will see.

Ayuh,... Seeing that You've done some Readin',... What's the bottom line Price tag on it,..??

 

[jerseysportfisher]

Re: Question regarding surface piercing \ pulse drive

wtf is ayuh ? http://www.simplicity-marine.com/smdspecs.htm

5449.00, much cheaper then twin outboards.

 

[45Auto]

Re: Question regarding surface piercing \ pulse drive

Have you priced a 200 ft-lb torque marine diesel and marine transmission lately??? You do realize that the $5449 is just the adapter unit for the end of your boat, it doesn't include the diesel or transmission?

Twin outboards might start looking like a good deal .....

They have some prices including engine and transmission at the bottom of this page, they start at $19,995 for the little one with a Hurth transmission and the Simplicity drive .....

http://www.simplicity-marine.com/mpower.htm#Mpower

 

[jerseysportfisher]

Re: Question regarding surface piercing \ pulse drive

yes i am aware the 5440 is the surface drive only. i can find 6bt for under 5k. the the marine tranny 2-3k. total 15k. New twin 200's more like 30K. I have 1 250 0x66 now, if i got a counter rotating for 6-7k I know have a boat that cruises 30-35knts @ 17gph per side. I'm just kicking around the idea , i'm more curious how these work in the real world. I know some boats come with them. I was hoping someone on here used one or drove one just so i can get first hand experience if it was worth it (handling, fuel economy, etc etc)

 

[180shabah]

Re: Question regarding surface piercing \ pulse drive

wtf is ayuh ?

just a little local dialect - it's a Maine thing.