Darin's Top Speed 2 FE Conversion...

[properchopper]

I seem to remember a discussion of this on the IW outboard forum, but I can't locate it. If you post the question there I'm sure you'll get some answers. What I do know is that quite a few REK users have trimmed it off to run larger diameter props with good success, apparently.

[bustitup]

I've never used one so cant be sure but I would have thought that if you have it mounted up high so it operates in surface drive mode I cant see how a cavitation plate would be of any use.

Makes good sence

[NativePaul]

I've never used one so cant be sure but I would have thought that if you have it mounted up high so it operates in surface drive mode I cant see how a cavitation plate would be of any use.

[bustitup]

no one have an opinion on no cav. plate?..........is that a no no.......really
could use some feedback on this k&b modded outboard

you can hurt my feelings i can take it

[bustitup]

opinions on this lower unit please....is a cavitation plate a must?

[bigwaveohs]

Excellent!

[cybercrxt]

Peter, The VS1 comes with the stumble blocks already factory mounted. When you get my hull and get the motor and electrics dropped in, you will see what this boat can do! It turns on a dime! Mike

[properchopper]

As an expert with the VS-1 hull, does it need "stumble blocks" to help cornering? I'm going to be setting one up here in NoCal.
Thanks

The VS-1 kit has the stumble blocks already bonded to the hull. First time I've been called an "expert" - you must have me confused with Darin or someone like him
Set up correctly, the VS-1 totally rocks !

[bigwaveohs]

Vs-1

Joey Bro, I feel your pain. After building 2 TS-2's & having lots of trimming problems, I built a VS-1. It's faster & handles perfectly; corners FLAT. With all the work you're about to perform, why not just put the effort into a VS-1 ?
OTOH, I'm going to rig the second TS-2 [JS-2] for an attempt at the NAMBA SAW P-OPC record {@60 mph] this year. Actually the VS-1 would be a better boat for SAW, but I don't want to take a perfect heat race boat & change anything.

As an expert with the VS-1 hull, does it need "stumble blocks" to help cornering? I'm going to be setting one up here in NoCal.
Thanks

[ice329]

You have no Idea how many times I almost ordered the VS1 but in the end I didnt and I do like this TS2, so I thought let me really tear into it and correct what I feel is wrong with it (for electric) it may be great for gas but in my opinion at least for the SV powerplant its heavy, especially nose heavy. I eliminated the front box and moved the cowl back. moved everything back and lower the CG a lot and its gonna be a bit further back. That cowl itself is a load at around a pound. Its a project... and I wanted to learn a little glass work anyhow. I wont have much but I will have a little. Who knows... maybe after 20 more hours of messing with it, I will like it... hahaha

[properchopper]

Joey Bro, I feel your pain. After building 2 TS-2's & having lots of trimming problems, I built a VS-1. It's faster & handles perfectly; corners FLAT. With all the work you're about to perform, why not just put the effort into a VS-1 ?
OTOH, I'm going to rig the second TS-2 [JS-2] for an attempt at the NAMBA SAW P-OPC record {@60 mph] this year. Actually the VS-1 would be a better boat for SAW, but I don't want to take a perfect heat race boat & change anything.

[ice329]

Oh boy... I was gonna give it up because I really did not like how the boat ran. I put it up on swap then said I am not a quiter. Oh boy I tore this thing up. I cut things off I never thought I would even consider. I even cut half the top of the transom that gets in the way for the stearing arms, no more extension arms on the motor. It is still plenty strong with the top inch cut off. I cut the high spot out where the original gas tank would go, I cut the deck all the way up to where the original battery box. I built a new one that will sit about 2 inches lower in the hull basically right on the floor of the hull, it will also add support to a few things. I even cut the cowl back about 4 inches. I may only use the nose, not sure if I will even use it at all... anyway I am gonna need a lesson 101 in fiberglassing. I lightened the boat by about 1 3/4 - 2 pounds depending on what I do with the cowl. If I dont like it after all this, I will burn it...heheh

[crazzy maxx]

i can find that Hi-Jack 3.5 mount anywhere any suggestions. i may have to make one...

[mtgoat]

[Stinger9D9]

Darin, I noticed you've cut off the end of the anti-cav plate in the above pic. Is this so you could mount a larger prop?

On my REK, I cut the cav plate off just far enough to clear the props I wanted to run. I put the water pickup on the back of the right sponson... let's you run ANY prop you want!

Ummm, yeah, probably