15" mid on vector

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would it be any benifit to putting a 15" mid on a vector or is that just a waste of a good mid. i`m not looking to got really fast but and a good pace 70-80 mph. or am a better off with a stock 20" and a good nose coned lower thanks Donnie

[transomstand]

It will lower the center of gravity, and make the boat drive better. One disadvantage, you have to be more aware coming off plane, with the engine lower, it makes it easier to dunk the powerhead in the water.

[Raceman]

I've never liked setback on Viper/Vector/Vikings much, BUT the Vector transom is already TALL and you might need a plate to get it down a little. I think it's roughly the equivalent of 22" if I remember right. Since you don't see many Vectors runnin' with 20" motors mounted 5" above the transom, puttin' a 15" mid might make it high for all but top end runnin'.

[RNM018]

Pretty Sure Mickey had one on his . Then there is the fellow from Ms./La. , area with a12" mid on his .

Rich Martin 018 :cool:

[rdkvector]

It will lower the center of gravity, and make the boat drive better. One disadvantage, you have to be more aware coming off plane, with the engine lower, it makes it easier to dunk the powerhead in the water.:iagree:Any decent 150/200 will get you the speed you're looking for. I find that a 20in mid bolted in the top hole directly to the transom works best.

[Raceman]

Pretty Sure Mickey had one on his . Then there is the fellow from Ms./La. , area with a12" mid on his .

Rich Martin 018 :cool:


"Mickey's" sleeps in my garage.;) It had a 16" cut down on it, BUT, it's also got about 6" of setback, and even at that I don't think the engine height was set as high as the top of the transom. (I'd have to look again)

[brown]

would it be any benifit to putting a 15" mid on a vector or is that just a waste of a good mid. i`m not looking to got really fast but and a good pace 70-80 mph. or am a better off with a stock 20" and a good nose coned lower thanks Donnie

Mine is bolted directly to the transom, handles well, gotta be a little careful coming of plane.

[1meanstream]

The 20" directly on the transom (all the way up) is the way to go.

[BeefKid]

not to mention it looks Bad A$$:thumbsup:

[Bruster]

Running a 15" mid over a 20" is easier on the transom. The twisting lever (stress) the 15" puts on the transom is less than the longer 20". The center of gravity is lower in the boat so it will handle better. Now if it's too high, ot to low, I don't know.


would it be any benifit to putting a 15" mid on a vector or is that just a waste of a good mid. i`m not looking to got really fast but and a good pace 70-80 mph. or am a better off with a stock 20" and a good nose coned lower thanks Donnie

[RLP]

I put a 15 on a V-King had to mod the jack plate to get prop shaft even with pad.

[Matt Gent]

Can anyone with a factory Merc 15" take some measurements?

What is the height from the top of the clamp (or either top or bottom mounting hole for that matter) to the centerline of the propshaft?

I think I could get away with bolting one directly to the Vandal transom, but need to measure to make sure.

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Mine is bolted directly to the transom, handles well, gotta be a little careful coming of plane.
so do you have to run it all out all the time or can you cruise some with the 15" motor. i can go either way i`m not looking to tote the mail all the time

[brown]

I cruise all the time with a wot every once and a while usually with the wife 2 kids and a ice chest full of cold beverages. It does not like th thru hub props like the tempest but does well with a small ear chopper.

[rdkvector]

I cruise all the time with a wot every once and a while usually with the wife 2 kids and a ice chest full of cold beverages. It does not like th thru hub props like the tempest but does well with a small ear chopper.:iagree: Ditto!

[Instigator]

Drove like it was on rails.
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[Wizard]

Thats COOL! :thumbsup:

[Instigator]

Thats COOL! :thumbsup:

Ran good and was a blast to drive!

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so if i run the 15" mid surely have to have lwp ,does any one have a good pics of the stern with one set up? looks like i may try it out.and i`m guessing i wouldn`t need a jack plate?

[brown]

I don't have a jackplate bolted directly to the boat one hole up.

[Bruster]

Not necessarily. Depends how high it's set up. I run my (short) 16"XS @ about 21-1/2" using scoops on a standard GC and have plenty of water pressure. My propshaft center line is about 3 -4" below the bottom of the boat.


so if i run the 15" mid surely have to have lwp ,does any one have a good pics of the stern with one set up? looks like i may try it out.and i`m guessing i wouldn`t need a jack plate?

http://i47.tinypic.com/29nz3mg.jpg

[BUZZIN' DOZEN]

I probably could of gave up 5" on my ole vector:Dhttp://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/O-SIZE/scan0008.jpg

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I probably could of gave up 5" on my ole vector:Dhttp://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/O-SIZE/scan0008.jpg
i love that pic look at the air between the hull and the water :cheers: sick

[RONNIE]

worked fine on my viper

[RONNIE]

more. with 6 inch bobs plate

[RONNIE]

a few more

[Raceman]

I put a 15 on a V-King had to mod the jack plate to get prop shaft even with pad.

The transom on a Viking & V King is not as high as a Vector. May be as much as 2" difference, but there's that ole' po' memory of mine again.:o


worked fine on my viper

Viper transom is shorter than Vector also.

[RNM018]

Ya , Your Right . I Dout It Will Work .

Rich Martin 018 :rolleyes:

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worked fine on my viper
i`ve watched a few of your vids that rig is rollin out.do you think it`s worth the time doing it,i`m not trying to run that fast, yet. iv`e been 115 in my old stv and 83 in my shadow,this is a all new ball game. the hull is a 83.flat pad, my on i just sold had the hook in the bottum with the concave. thanks for the pics thats a very nice rig. Donnie

[transomstand]

Transom heights

Viper 21 3/4"
Ventura 22"
Vking 22 1/2" (V hull)
Vector 23"

[Riverman]

Transom heights

Viper 21 3/4"
Ventura 22"
Vking 22 1/2" (V hull)
Vector 23"Wow I didn't know there was so much of a difference. Learn something new everyday!

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this is the mid i can get my hands on, he has three cans and one clamp,needs paint and finishing up but the price is good

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got a lower too now time to break down and redo it all lower is locked up

[Bruster]

Probably going to need a set of these: :thumbsup:

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202695



this is the mid i can get my hands on, he has three cans and one clamp,needs paint and finishing up but the price is good

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Probably going to need a set of these: :thumbsup:

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202695
i`ll put those on my x-mas list. they look really good

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been watching you tube videos of hydrostreams.almost all of the are running with the motors all the way up on jack plates. seems like a 15" mid would work just fine bolted all the way down.