MTI Tests First V 42 with Seven Marine 557 Engines

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10-24-2014, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by stimleck

Outboard or inboard 69k for 557 hp plus a drive. How does that compare to the new merc package?

Quick google search 565 with an XR for $42,595.00.
http://www.proboats.com/pre_owned_de...sp?veh=2679827

10-24-2014, 10:03 AM

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The 557's use a V8 Cadillac motor as a powerhead, and the 3-year-old magazine article I found with a price put MSRP at $69k/ea. They weigh in right around 1000lbs. And they are, for lack of a more refined term, bad-azz!

It's technically a GM LSA engine, which you can buy crate for just under $12k. That of course doesn't include marinization, trans, drive, closed cooling system, casing, hydraulic trim and steering, exhaust, etc. . . .

Really cool looking boat. Love the paint.

10-24-2014, 10:51 AM

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Quick google search 565 with an XR for $42,595.00.
http://www.proboats.com/pre_owned_de...sp?veh=2679827

Nice price for a complete power package !

10-24-2014, 12:08 PM

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Quick google search 565 with an XR for $42,595.00.
http://www.proboats.com/pre_owned_de...sp?veh=2679827

Yeah, but sticking three of those back there will really change the layout and ride.

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10-24-2014, 12:56 PM

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Yeah, but sticking three of those back there will really change the layout and ride.

I'm sure you're correct as I have no experience with that boat or motors, I was just answering the question about a comparable mercury package, which would be the 565 and xr since they do not make an outboard with that much power.

10-24-2014, 01:22 PM

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I'm wondering if 557 will ever go into the high perf arena

http://www.seven-marine.com/technology/specs/

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10-24-2014, 02:26 PM

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69k for one single outboard engine?? Serious?? Lmao I'm no expert, but damn. And I'm also not saying that they aren't cool.

557 hp. so basically two 275 hp outboards rolled up into one mean sounding motor. There was a lot of work that went into those, I do know they use ZF Marine transmissions (applied for an IT job at ZF group here in MI, got offered the job, but took a position elsewhere. Was excited to work for a company that had marine ties until they handed me their offer letter.....)

10-24-2014, 02:30 PM

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Yeah, but sticking three of those back there will really change the layout and ride.

Probably not as much as you would think. Randy designed it to accommodate I/O's from the beginning. Bob wanted one with 1350's. Lol.
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