Can yall quit talking about it and post a picture already!
Some people gotta work and cant make it!
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| Author: | WhoDat88 [ Sat Mar 19, 2016 10:50 am ] |
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That new Prodrive handle is looking good and sturdy. What y'all think? |
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| Author: | brickgw [ Sat Mar 19, 2016 10:58 am ] |
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Lets see it and I'll tell ya! |
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| Author: | BlueShamu [ Sat Mar 19, 2016 4:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
I liked it...pretty slick. Dual options for trim switch on a floating handle....great innovation for PD. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | brycecheramie [ Sat Mar 19, 2016 5:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
Can yall quit talking about it and post a picture already! Some people gotta work and cant make it!
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| Author: | WhoDat88 [ Sat Mar 19, 2016 6:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
I don't have a picture but they have a pivot point on it, it is directly in the middle so it is easily drives able on either side, trim switch on the front handle and side. That sum bitch won't ever break. Heavy duty |
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| Author: | duckhunter888 [ Sat Mar 19, 2016 7:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
Here it is |
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| Author: | duckhunter888 [ Sat Mar 19, 2016 7:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
One more |
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| Author: | BlueShamu [ Sat Mar 19, 2016 7:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
It also is adjustable to accommodate different height (or arm length) drivers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Quackhead62 [ Sat Mar 19, 2016 8:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
Sure does look heavy duty looks like it can retro fit older motors too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | SCmudder7071 [ Sat Mar 19, 2016 9:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
Those guards are the tits! |
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| Author: | VooDoo Daddy [ Sat Mar 19, 2016 9:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
Bare with me here, I never been around a pro drive. The F/R switch is the auto rotator of the lower unit? I thought it may have electric reverse with FPR. I know that it seems like over kill, but when are they coming up with electric reverse and also have FPR, that would be good for just general use, and then be good for when FPR is needed. |
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| Author: | cb5331 [ Sun Mar 20, 2016 9:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Prodrive Handle |
They're always working on stuff. Instant reverse of some sort is definitely on the board.. |
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| Author: | SETx Longtail [ Sun Mar 20, 2016 11:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
Looks beefy for sure!! I'm really liking the guards on the engine. |
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| Author: | HOTSAUCE170 [ Sun Mar 20, 2016 2:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
I had to look at the pic twice I thought it was a sport v......hope it doesn't fall off lol Sent from denda this |
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| Author: | flint87 [ Sun Mar 20, 2016 4:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
Competition in the market is driving manufacturers to step their game up. What a time to be alive y'all !!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Swamper01 [ Sun Mar 20, 2016 7:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
Looks like it's mounted in the center front of the motor? |
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| Author: | brycecheramie [ Sun Mar 20, 2016 8:02 pm ] |
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| Author: | Swamper01 [ Sun Mar 20, 2016 8:20 pm ] |
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Yea I was wondering the same thing. Looks funny being in the middle lol |
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| Author: | WhoDat88 [ Sun Mar 20, 2016 8:47 pm ] |
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| Author: | WhoDat88 [ Sun Mar 20, 2016 8:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
I like the trim switch in two places. Y'all notice the trim switch in front the handle? |
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| Author: | Ricerunner [ Mon Mar 21, 2016 2:02 am ] |
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I only see one problem with it...it's attached to a brick Bwaaaahaaaaa |
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| Author: | brycecheramie [ Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:19 am ] |
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| Author: | Ricerunner [ Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:42 am ] |
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| Author: | banded-mallard [ Mon Mar 21, 2016 6:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
I own a PD and I think that is not a very good design. 1) The handle is not mounted to the frame. These things take a ridicules amount of abuse and yet the handle is mounted to the block of the engine (at least from the pic I seen). That means more abuse on an already shitty block design. That also means no engine changes. 2) Can the handle be adjusted side to side, on a 48" wide or narrower hull, that handle directly inline with the engine will hinder some hulls that are narrow and have side seats. |
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| Author: | BlueShamu [ Mon Mar 21, 2016 10:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
Great observation about it being mounted to the Briggs and not the frame. [FLUSHED FACE] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Will [ Mon Mar 21, 2016 10:35 am ] |
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I don't like anything about it. |
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| Author: | Russ [ Mon Mar 21, 2016 11:31 am ] |
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Why would the oh so great pd attach something else to the engine? These engines are junk, that's just asking to make the cover crack. |
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| Author: | banded-mallard [ Mon Mar 21, 2016 11:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
Actually, prestons design of a floating handle keeps it bolted to the frame, not the block. Shit, how many case leaks do you think there gonna nave now. I'm sure it was thought out, but IMO, they regressed with this addition. |
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| Author: | BlueShamu [ Mon Mar 21, 2016 2:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
Talked with PD about the mounting location. As mentioned, it was well thought out and additionally discussed with Briggs. The justification for center mount was because all tiller outboards we're going this direction. They are just keeping it in that direction. Probably to keep it comparable for anybody coming from a tiller outboard to tiller MM? As for the case gasket issues, they believe the forces applied through the tiller to the block will be very negligible citing how longtails frames are bolted directly to the blocks in a similar manner. I can understand the conceptual idea of that argument. Ultimately, the practical aspect is yet to be seen. As most of us have already concluded, the case gasket issue is a Briggs issue....it will be there no matter what brand MM you're running or how it's mounted to a frame. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | mizzippi jb [ Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
The idea of an adjustable tiller height is pretty sweet. I drove an HDR a lot last season in the woods and I was having to stoop down all the time to hold on to the tiller. And at 5'10", I can't see how it would be comfortable at all to a person over 6' tall. |
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| Author: | cb5331 [ Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:12 pm ] |
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| Author: | WhoDat88 [ Mon Mar 21, 2016 5:33 pm ] |
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| Author: | banded-mallard [ Tue Mar 22, 2016 4:19 am ] |
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| Author: | WhoDat88 [ Tue Mar 22, 2016 5:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
Briggs will increase the horsepower on the 37 block and they will still be able to mount the handle the same way. I like this new handle |
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| Author: | Will [ Tue Mar 22, 2016 5:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
I'd still prefer it on the side, can't tell you how many hours I drove while standing in the middle of the boat, leaning against poling platform scouting or putting along while others shot fish. I'm all for a PD but that just doesn't look good to me. Only good thing going is the controls aren't mounted on the motor plate and they look closer to the drivers actual driving hand. If they had one on the side that would pivot up and down, trim on the end of the handle and put the bump button right behind the handle where you can bump it and steer with the same hand on the grip would be great. Bowfishing, my hand stayed on the box to bump it and steer it from there, wore the damn paint off the box. I suppose you can still use the square tubing as a handle, would rather see something a little different though. |
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| Author: | Russ [ Tue Mar 22, 2016 5:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
| Author: | Will [ Tue Mar 22, 2016 5:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
They should turn the motor around 180*, have a fresh cool air to the intake and run the exhaust down and around to the back allowing longer primaries. |
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| Author: | BlueShamu [ Tue Mar 22, 2016 6:06 am ] |
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| Author: | BlueShamu [ Tue Mar 22, 2016 6:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
I'm still looking for that Morse control with a trim switch on it for the CC guys! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | banded-mallard [ Tue Mar 22, 2016 6:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prodrive Handle |
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