After a test run today I can say that the conversion is a huge success. The replacement bottom we have fitted is doing exactly as we predicted, The boat has gone from pushing water and not lifting (various things had been tried to get the boat to sit up and not push water) To trimming up as it should (even with neutral trim) The boat now breaks water well behind the drivers seat with neutral trim (no up trim at all)where it was well in front of the driver prior to our bottom going in.
The other thing we have done is fit A 8 1/4 two stage Southern Jet. Our client was a bit nervous about going to the 8 1/4 two stage on his Lexus, but it has proved itself beyond expectations today and I can safely say the owner is going to very happy.
I doubt anyone can tell that we have reduced the dead rise from 16deg to 14deg as the handling is surperb at both slow and high speed. It is impossible to get the jet to slip and mid range/top end punch is excellent, It pulls 5100rpm and accelerates hard right from a total standing start through to 5100rpm.
You may be able to tell that I am extreamly happy with the results, Anyone about tomorrow that wants to see for themselves is welcome to call me and come for a ride and judge for themselves. The owner is due to pick up tomorrow night, but if you want to see how we can transform a boat then feel free to come and try
I will have gps figures and pics tomorrow
Mike