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08-15-2013, 07:48 PM #15000 RPM
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Are there any advantages to running an offshore mid-section vs. a bass mid-section?
I was wondering, are there any advantages to running an offshore mid-section vs. a bass mid-section? I have a stock 2000 225 Pro Max with a bass mid and wondered about if changing to an offshore mid has any performance advantages? How about noise, is the offshore mid louder? Thanks.
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08-15-2013, 08:11 PM #2
I could be wrong here but I'll give it a shot. I believe the OS is louder but is also heavier. I also believe the OS is more durable. I have a bass on my 225 ProMax as well and was inquiring about moving to an OS and was told just to leave the Bass because I would also have to get a new trim pump. Is your bass can drilled out with the exhaust relief? That will make it louder if that's what you're after.
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08-15-2013, 08:36 PM #3
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08-15-2013, 08:40 PM #4
Off shore is stronger but also heavier
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08-15-2013, 10:01 PM #55000 RPM
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tony, yes my can is drilled.
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08-15-2013, 10:18 PM #6
Then the sound really won't be much different from what I can tell on my two boats. The talon is drilled out bass can, skater is twin offshores.
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08-15-2013, 11:41 PM #71980 Cougar 19 tunnel,90 2.4L Bridgeport EFI in middle of restoration.
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08-15-2013, 11:48 PM #8
Well that makes sense since I'm always in it and never behind it.
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08-16-2013, 05:00 AM #9Screaming And Flying!
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I was under the impression that with an Offshore Mid you also get a much stronger clamp/swivel bracket?
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08-16-2013, 05:44 AM #10
It all depends the boat and what your intended use for it!
Stronger can, saddle bracket and trim ram if complete O/S setup, louder and better/stronger lower mounts. If you also decide to use the stronger one piece plate you will need to make some cooling changes to the power head.
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08-16-2013, 06:06 AM #11
It pisses the tree huggers off. That's enough of a performance advantage for me.
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08-16-2013, 06:25 AM #12Screaming And Flying!
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Depending on the boat it can effect hole shot, on my Gambler I had a bass mid, now run an offshore mid, the bass mid had exhaust going over the prop allowing it to spin/ vent easier, now with the offshore, I have a harder time planning with certain ( Raker ) props. Looks way cooler, sounds way better, and will still run about the same with all other props.
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08-16-2013, 09:02 AM #14Supporting Vendor
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Zero performance difference but as said heavier than the bass can..
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08-16-2013, 11:45 AM #15
I swithced to an offshore mid and lost about 5mph . heaver but less prop exhaust.
very loud. need a 1000 watt sound system ..LOL
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