Any thoughts on Mercs new Verado OB?
02-13-2004, 07:33 AM
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Word out LAST YEAR was that the new Merc Racing version of the charged stroker would debut at 325hp, and that it was planned to be developed into a 450hp version that would still meet "green" standards.
02-13-2004, 08:10 AM
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I don't think they can release a 450hp outboard. There is some standard that limits them to 300hp. I believe that's where the 300x falls in. The standard allows a certain % of hp range. The 300x is just at the higher end of the range.
02-13-2004, 08:21 AM
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No, the 450 was to be the race version where they do not release official hp numbers. Not a "consumer" motor.
Just like the race Optimax is pushing 350hp.
Just like the race Optimax is pushing 350hp.
02-13-2004, 04:18 PM
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Originally posted by Cord
I don't think they can release a 450hp outboard. There is some standard that limits them to 300hp. I believe that's where the 300x falls in. The standard allows a certain % of hp range. The 300x is just at the higher end of the range.
I don't think they can release a 450hp outboard. There is some standard that limits them to 300hp. I believe that's where the 300x falls in. The standard allows a certain % of hp range. The 300x is just at the higher end of the range.
02-13-2004, 04:47 PM
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Can't say. I'm thinking it's a ANSI standard but I'm not sure. I remember reading about it when they introduced the X series. MC is proably right about the standard only applying to production engines.
02-13-2004, 05:21 PM
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First report from a demo ride! 
Sounds like Merc has a winner.
http://forums.screamandfly.com/forum...threadid=52550
Sounds like Merc has a winner.
http://forums.screamandfly.com/forum...threadid=52550
