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Old 01-10-2004, 07:48 PM
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I want opinions on the best power package that is'nt 50 hour power...I am assuming under 800hp I can get about 200 hours. Give me some solid info and prices if you can. Drives will be SSM VI's on a 39' boat.

A few power plants that I have had considered so far:

Teague, Chief, Sterling, and MRD.

I need hard core info about bugs or problems that any of these builders are typically known for...Thanks
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Old 01-10-2004, 08:06 PM
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See what totalmp can build for you. http://www.totalmap.com
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I wonder how Jassby's boat is with the totalmp power?

I'm interested in the 750hp EFI na motor, looks like the best motor for the dollar.
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39 feet huh? Epoxy based too?
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never mind, I see you already told the story in the outerlimits section. The first 2 had bravos???
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Sterling built some big non-supercharged EFI motors for a boat called "On The Prowl", with the intent of getting several hundred hours between rebuilds. Call Sterling and talk to Mike D'Annaballe.
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Old 01-10-2004, 09:29 PM
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Originally posted by dreamboater
never mind, I see you already told the story in the outerlimits section. The first 2 had bravos???
The first one is Petes and will be at the Miami boat show w/525's+bravos. The second one I believe will have 3 525's.

I wanted to originally go with bravos and maybe some Teague power. Now I figure in the long run it will be better to go with VI's if I can find a good package that fits my needs and wallet
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If I was going to go with a custom motor builder, I would try to find a reputable one close to where the boat will be. DMAN has Pfaff motors in his boat and seems to be pretty happy with them.
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Phaff is producing the most durable pony/engine.
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