I'm having several winter thoughts after going to the gathering at Elsinore a couple of weeks ago, many more than I was having before the event 

Having my 9 vane aggressor bowl extrude honed is a real thought. I searched the topic and read GT has had several done here in LA. Please share where you had this done and what it cost. I know it's a bit pricey.

Any other bowl tuning tips about entry & exit? I've read many posts here and away about this. I enjoy tinkering so I will do most of my work. Don't want to make a mistake that would ruin something.

B1 loader will happen.

I made the decision a while back to extend the point of thrust farther back like the straight snoot vs droop. I read many posts about this as well. I went with the 6" extension from American Turbine. Got a CAD drawing from them so I could remove 1/8" at the entry back 5/8" for a smooth transition. As a stock piece there was a 1/8" wall that the water hit exiting the bowl. Didn't know this when I bought it. Made wedge adjustments on the back end to find the sweet spot for the PD HPH steering nozzle thrust angle, I believe this is known as PD's mini droop. At this point the bottom pin on the nozzle was 1.5" above the ride plate. Everything I read about the droop was to get the bottom pin 3/4" above the ride plate. I wedged 4* down in front then 3* up in the back to get the bottom pin at the desired 3/4" keeping the steering nozzle at the same angle. Haven't run it, we'll see. This may not be the best way, but it's what I have.

Once I'm done with all of the angles and get the PD set for top end I'll make & install a positive stop. Jimpen showed me his and I'll copy it. Don't see myself moving from manual to hydraulic though.

Pics show before & after the wedge adjustments.

I want to be as efficient as I can, but not that interested in extracting every ounce of speed. After watching the top 2 boats run at Elsinore and understanding my boat would have to run about 130mph to run them down in the 800, um no thanks, way beyond my comfort zone. I'll enjoy watching you guys and running for the bottom area of the top 10 list next year 

I have not had one done in quite some time.

I think they are in Paramount Ca.

Way back when it cost $250 for the first one and $100 for each one after that on large orders.

I used to do four at a time. Been nearly 15 years since I've had one done. They come out smoother than you can imagine.

http://www.extrudehoneafm.com/


GT

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Just out of curiousity, how far does the pump stick out?

Garrett

Thrust point 40" from transom. I really like the way this rides. When I first installed the extension the boat jumped up and ran much better than previously. Total feel of your pants difference.

I would be curious to see what this would do with a full on old school droop.

What kind of speeds does this deal realize?

GT

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If it was me, id start small then go from there.

Id take the extension off, try just a normal old full droop and see what happens.

but thats just my .02

Most of you might not believe me. I run a stock Berkeley bowl not even cleaned up. Just ask Flusher.


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Most of you might not believe me. I run a stock Berkeley bowl not even cleaned up. Just ask Flusher.

Sounds like you'll need to get that pump updated so you too can be in the 130 club.