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2.5-21
05-14-2001, 08:29 PM
WICH IS FASTER AND WHY?

Hank W
05-14-2001, 11:27 PM
Maybe, just maybe the CLE would be faster on a below 90 MPH boat because it is shorter. But don't try to run a stock CLE at speeds above 90 IMO w/o modifying it unless you are truly surfacing it. It will blowout somewhere around 90 if it is not surfacing. I have one that was modified by Tucker's Landing as recommended to me by Allison Boats' Jim Barnes.Even with that they told me it would only be good to somewhere around 94-95. I do not have nor have I ever run a sportmaster, but it seems to be the best choice for topspeed and durability. XR cases w/ nosecones are going to be the fastest "production" gearcases that I know of, but to make them durable for 225+ HP you have to spend the big dollars(such as Steckbauer). See AnthonySS' Canadian Hot Boat Club website(I'm not sure of the adress)for his story on the Sportmaster. There are a lot of people on this forum that know more than me