30" hydro

[Old School]

I must admit that I was never a fan of modern hydros but after seeing the TFL "Popeye" (as on the OSE store site) I was attracted to it mainly because of the graphics. The newer model I am not particularly keen on.

That said, I saw this hull from a local Queensland builder. 750 mm in length by 410 mm width. Jason does an excellent hull build. I am wondering what opinions are on this hull including what gear would be fitted for a fast stable hull. I noticed in the images the example shown has an offset driveshaft. On a hydro is a centrally mounted prop or an offset prop preferred, please?

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/beth...ull/1138907588

[Fluid]

The Search function will give you a huge amount of information about setting up this hull. Here is just one reference:

https://forums.offshoreelectrics.com...ghlight=Popeye


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[ray schrauwen]

That's not a Popeye in that link, it's a whiplash splashed in fiberglass with a Popeye cowl on it.

I heard a guy in Asia was going to maybe splash a whiplash, maybe it's done already???

[ray schrauwen]

No, it's a reworked whip in glass, nice hull!!! Would like one of those....

[Old School]

Many thanks gentlemen