D|Drive VS V|drive
V-Drive vs. Direct Drive Inboard Engines: What are the Differences?
A V-drive and a direct drive are both inboard propulsion systems, which means the engine drives a propshaft that passes through the boat bottom.
Towboats Direct-Drive vs. V-Drive - Malibu Boats
Direct-Drive vs. V-Drive Overview: Direct-Drive boats place the engine in the center of the boat to minimize the wake produced. V-Drive boats place the ...
V Drive vs Direct Drive. What's more reliable, easier to maintain, cost ...
I prefer a v-drive because my family likes to wakesurf and wakeboard. It puts out a bigger wake that the DD because the weight of the engine is ...
D-Drive VS V-drive - The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum
I've heard that the V drive will provide a smoother ride on rougher water but won't handle as well as a direct drive.
V-Drive vs. Direct Drive - PlanetNautique Forums
The direct drive will handle better. Especially a closed bow DD. Spend as much time with each type of boat as you can, before you buy. That way ...
V-drive vs. direct drive. | Boating Forum
v-drives have more storage in the large bins next to the engine. this also creates a larger sun pad to lounge on.
d-drives are fine ...
Direct Drive Or V Drive - Forums - TeamTalk - MasterCraft
The DD advantage is generally flatter wake for skiing and crisper handling. If you're a dedicated slalom skier, you'd want a direct drive. If ...
Direct vs. V drive - CorrectCraftFan.com Forums
He's new to boating. Other than more room in the middle of the boat, what are the pro's/con's of a v-drive vs a direct drive. Also ...
Thread: direct drive versus V-drive - Moomba Forum
Brad, There is without a doubt a difference between direct drive and V-drive boats. The D-drive boats will handle much better period! If your ...
Pro and Con of Inboards (Direct Drive and V Drive Boats) - YouTube
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Inboard Drive Differences: Sterndrive, Forward, V-Drive & Jet Drive
Pure top rate favors the sterndrive and Forward Drive. As both can be trimmed, running angles could be increased and the hull's wetted surface reduced. A V- ...
Tow Boat Powertrains: Direct-Drive vs. V-Drive - Boat Trader Blog
Essentially, the terms direct-drive and V-drive refer to the path of the power. V-drives are better for wakeboarding because the weight of the ...
V-Drive vs. Forward Drive | Volvo Penta US
The most obvious difference has already been touched upon. A V-drive places the propeller at the end of a fixed driveshaft that exits well under ...
V drive vs. Direct Drive - Archive through September 10, 2007
Although I agree V drives have more storage compartments the problem is that they take up floor space. DD have 60-70% more floor space then a ...
D Drive vs V Drive - General Discussion Area - TheMalibuCrew.com
Okay, You Win ! There is no such boat as an 2000 Mastercraft Prostar 197. Yahoo.gif. We get to ski these boats back ...
Stern Drive, V Drive, Outboard, Jet, Inboard, What's the difference
We use this video to train new employees, but it is great for anyone wanting to learn more about boats. This video does not include EVERY ...
vdrive vs direct drive 2001 or newer nautique - Correct Craft fan
Look at my signature - I have (had) 2 v-drives and I love(d) them for what the were. Great, roomy, comfy family tanks. They perform NOTHING ...
V drive or direct drive - PlanetNautique Forums
If you ski at all, a DD is a lot more versatile. Now, servicing a V drive is a PITA compared to a DD. I personally like the seating setup of a ...
2002 wakesetters differences between direct drive and v-drive
Performance-wise, the Direct drive will handle better and give you a better slalom wake, but that comes at the expense of more comfortable ...
Direct Drive vs. V-Drive - Wakeboarder
V-drives tend to be easier to weight down for wakeboarding than direct drives - direct drives are better for 3-event skiers & barefooters. V- ...