puck
08-04-2005, 07:14 PM
This is my first post (and boat) so please excuse my ignorance.
I just purchased an 1982 Eliminator Offshore 25. It has a BBC (375hp) and a powerglide. I bought the boat with a blown tranny and have never had it out on the water. Took the tranny out tonight to find a sheared input shaft.
So here is my question. How often am I going to use low gear? My trans builder (http://www.ptsnctb.com/) said he would lock out low gear and park and use high, neutral and reverse only. Does a heavier boat need more "gear" like a car would? Is it going to be good for 5mph zones etc? Should I leave low gear?
Any help or comments would be greatly appreciated.
I just purchased an 1982 Eliminator Offshore 25. It has a BBC (375hp) and a powerglide. I bought the boat with a blown tranny and have never had it out on the water. Took the tranny out tonight to find a sheared input shaft.
So here is my question. How often am I going to use low gear? My trans builder (http://www.ptsnctb.com/) said he would lock out low gear and park and use high, neutral and reverse only. Does a heavier boat need more "gear" like a car would? Is it going to be good for 5mph zones etc? Should I leave low gear?
Any help or comments would be greatly appreciated.