Trade my CLE for a 1:87 coned case?

[Quinten]

Just throwing this out there. I have enjoyed being able to run the motor up higher on my Voyager, but I have been told that a coned case will be best on both of my Hydrostream hulls. My CLE is a 2 hole in good shape. It has been trouble free the couple of seasons I have ran it. Looking for a 200 case with 1:87 and a quality cone job with lwp done on it. 20". Thoughts?

[98v21]

I have a 200 lower with a bobs lwp. Im interested

[JWTjr.]

Put a cone on the CLE, Quinten. On your Voyager, it will be just as good as a coned 200 case (profile and speed-wise) and you'll retain the heavier-duty carrier and guts. A coned 200 case is great and hydrodynamically better than a stock CLE when used on a v-bottom like yours, but it won't last as long.

[Quinten]

Thanks John. There goes my mouth in front of my brain again. I honestly wasn't aware there was any difference between the two internals. 98v21, I may have gotten my cart in front of my horse. I'll send you a private message if I have any questions.

[rkmirage]

Uh, one more thing to concider Q, you run in salt and the CLE has steel drive and prop shafts where the stock 200 has stainless.

[rev.ronnie]

The CLE has a 1.25" prop shaft. Forged alloy too. That's why they chrome plate it. Running high prop heights can be an eventual cause for a broken shaft on a stock 200.

Some stock 200 cases have the large front bearing, but none have the HD carrier and 1 1/4" prop shaft.

A coned CLE is slightly longer than a coned 200. This gives you a higher aspect ratio. I have both and I noticed that while coning the 200.

[strongback]

I had good luck scuffing the propshaft and driveshaft and spraying it with a decent clear coat on my cle. Just prep it right and the clear will stick. See you this week Q

[Quinten]

Think you'll still make it this week Quinton?

[strongback]

I will make it for sure.... How's Tomorrow evening after work or Friday late morning10:30ish for you. Call me anytime! Q

[strongback]

Text me your address. Thanks