who has an AMERICAN OFFSHORE 26

[FASTERDAMITT]

Roll call! I just finished my motor and wanted to compare what people are running for props! A/O 26' 675Hp XR drive 1.5 ratio. Anybody with camparable set up?

[26 OFFSHORE]

I HAVE A 26 AMERICAN OFFSHORE WITH A LITTLE MORE HORSE POWER BUT RUNNING A XR DRIVE

[26 OFFSHORE]

I RUN ABOUT A 1000HP WITH 1:50 GEARS AND A 32 PITCH 4 BLADE.IF THAT HELPS ANY.
IF NOT CALL JEFF BLOSDALE IN HAVASU HE'S BUILT 3 OR 4 26FT. AMERICAN OFFSHORE 928-453-1050

[FASTERDAMITT]

What rpm do you turn with your 32p? Ya! I know Jeff, but I didn't think to call. He's ussually into bigger motor than mine.

[26 OFFSHORE]

6000RPMs_____ JEFF HAS BUILT SOME SMALLER MOTORS FOR A FEW FRIENDS OF HIS. MY BOAT USED TO BE JEFFS SO I TRUST HIS OPINION.

[faster]

I've got a 26 Rayson Craft it's got 575HP, (502 with a very Mild Vortech) I may bump it up later this summer. Running a Max Machine XR drive with an Imco 1 in shorty lower unit. I will try a Hydromotive 29 and a Bravo 1 28.
faster

[boatnam2]

jeff built my fisrt motor in my 26 american offshore it was a 471cu running 6 pounds of boost.my last set up was was 14 pounds boost 1.36 drive 28 pitch reworked to a 29.

[FASTERDAMITT]

My first run out I had a repitched to 29 Mach sterndriver cleaver. With 5 people and full load of gas and gear it was turning 5100rpm which is where I want to run the rpm. I'm just not sure if the repitched prop is actualy a 29 or more since it started as a 28p. Speedo does'nt work for shit so I'm not real sure on #'s and slip. I,m thinkin could turn a 31 with a lighter load for speed.
Are you guys going to Havasu this weekend? I'm looking for someone with a prop to try out? I plan on hitin the road about 7:30 toninght. Have a place just below the dam on Parker strip.

[boatnam2]

fasterdammit,are you the guy thats there every weekend.i always see a guy with a ao floating around working on it.its always docked up by the damm.

[FASTERDAMITT]

Oh shit, you saw me wrenchin on my boat! I hate that! I've been doing a lot of tuning and changes lately. Motor went in about a month ago. New xr drive 2 weeks ago. Full MSD system last week. I'm ready for ralaxation soon!

[boatnam2]

my buddy has been going alot lately to the river and everytime when he gets home he will say i seen that guy with the ao that looked like yours again.i say oh yea how was it running,it was runing good seen him with the hatch up a few times wrenching on it.he likes rubbing it in he knows that i loved that boat so much.

[FASTERDAMITT]

The way you said that it sounds as if you don't have the A/O anymore?

[boatnam2]

i dont i bought a family boat for a few years and then i will be getting a cat again.here are some numbers for your ride 5100rpm 29p 14slip 136drive 80mph 1.50drive88mph 5100rpm 29p 12slip 136drive 82.2mph 1.50drive91..i think i use to figure my slip at about 12percent.good luck on your new set up,ao's are bad ass.does your have purpple swim steps?

[FASTERDAMITT]

NO purple steps. Mine are white.No graphics. There's another A/O about a block up river with purple graphics. I think he's running a 500hp.

[hulshot]

boatnam2 are your numbers to drive ratios backwards??? I think you might have gottin them mixed up..

[boatnam2]

hulshot,you are correct they are backwards.

[FastCats]

Hi Faster,
I have a 26AO!, What type of rpm do you want to see? Typically with that Horsepower I have seen more of the 1:36 ratios used.
Scott

[FASTERDAMITT]

Fastcats,
I'm running 5200rpm with the Mach cleaver 1.5 ratio. Like I said before I'm not sure of the pitch (29,30,?) Want to stay closer to 5000rpm. Who has tested the cleaver vs bravo on American Offshores 26.

[blowncarrera777]

Looking for 26 AO. any info please email
kenapple11@hotmail.com............. thanks, also pro con on AO cats

[blowncarrera777]

Also have 20.5 carrera 1981 w 468, b&m 420, dual 750's, arneson drive for sale. new interior, motor refreshed last winter. Runs 65/70 all day with the big boys till we get in big water. Best time on gps is 91.6. http://communities.msn.com/blowncarrera

[26 OFFSHORE]

BLOWNCERRARA777
ARE YOU LOOKING TO BUY A 26 A/O

[blowncarrera777]

26 I'm looking into them,Yes, but Ive never ridden in one, mostly eliminator and carrera cats, but i like what i hear about them. would be interested in photos and more info on yours if still for sale. Thanks, Ken

[blowncarrera777]

still looking

[ZSARGO]

I THINK YOU NEED TO SCRAP THE THE AO AND BUY A DCB WITH TWIN OUTBOARDS. LESS TIME WRENCHING MORE TIME DRINKING UNICUM. TIME BETTER SPENT.

[26 OFFSHORE]

ZSARGO ONE QUESTION WHAT KIND OF BOAT YOU GOT?

[FASTERDAMITT]

Zsargo,
Where you been? sleepin? We all know you pay for your wrenchin. By the way, where is your other outboard, under your rear seat?

[FASTERDAMITT]

Zsargo's running a DCB 22 tunnel with a 2.5 merc. (FOR SALE!)

[Blown Sleek]

Ok boys as for the A.O. Love it!! As for the Blosdale service center!!! Good F nn luck!! I hear he is in the Cancer center right now. I wish him luck but DAMN!!

[ZSARGO]

JUST WOKE UP. DINNER AND BACK TO BED. NEED MY REST FOR THE RIVER.

[boatnam2]

damm that sad to hear he built my first blown motor in my ao.i wish him the best.

[ZSARGO]

Originally posted by FASTERDAMITT:
Zsargo's running a DCB 22 tunnel with a 2.5 merc. (FOR SALE!)
GOT TO SELL. YOU GUYS AND YOUR OCEAN BOATS MAKE SUCH BIG FRIGGIN WAKES OUT THERE. I GET BEAT TO HELL IN MY LITTLE 22. TAKE THE 10 TO THE 215 TO THE 91 TO THE 55. MAKE SURE YOU FLUSH YOUR MOTOR http://free.***boat.net/ubb/smile.gif

[cumamaio]

I'm running a bravo 28 4 blade 1.36 gears 502/whipple 5 lbs. boost 5150 rpm 84 mph. gps
in havasu but at Pleasant it runs 78-79 at best.
[This message has been edited by cumamaio (edited June 25, 2002).]

[hulshot]

hey cumamiao, tell us how you do it. That equalls 110% + efficiency. do you have a jet motor on the back to assist.

[cumamaio]

the boat runs 84 not 94 typo
[This message has been edited by cumamaio (edited June 24, 2002).]