Arenson Surface Drives

[JAZZedBW]

Does anyone know anything about the Surface Drives? I heard that they don't do too good on the manuverability side, but speed is good. Anyone have more Info? <br /><br />JAZZ

 

[BRIAN03]

Re: Arenson Surface Drives

Nothing better on the planet than a big prop sticking out of the water. Part are pricey.

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Arenson Surface Drives

Low speed manuverability is bad... That can be overcome somewhat with twin engines... For flat out go-fast, BIG horsepower and surface drives are the only way to fly (litterally)... <br /><br />Search "surface drive" or "surface piercing propeller" on google and get ready to read!<br /><br />There are also some "hybrid" types that are very similar the straight inboards... One called "Power Vent" caught my intrest a while back...

 

[Bondo]

Re: Arenson Surface Drives

I read a couple of articles about the "Power Vent" drives.... Pretty Interesting, But Not very Practable for a Repower, You have to Build the Boat Around the Drive System(Literally).........<br />The Surface Drives are Great for Going Fast.....<br />But That's about It....