700SCI Questions
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I have a buddy that test drove a deckboat with a 700NXT package First owner only had it a few months. He said it took forever to get on plane, due to the software holding the motors back. He didn't purchase for this reason. Said he couldn't imagine what it would be like getting on step with 8 people on board. I think Merc is being very conservative with the NXT to ensure no bad press in the beginning. I like the drives overall. It would be a perfect drive on my 28 Cat.. Two #6's would simply be too much weight hanging off the ass end on my boat.
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I have a buddy that test drove a deckboat with a 700NXT package First owner only had it a few months. He said it took forever to get on plane, due to the software holding the motors back. He didn't purchase for this reason. Said he couldn't imagine what it would be like getting on step with 8 people on board. I think Merc is being very conservative with the NXT to ensure no bad press in the beginning. I like the drives overall. It would be a perfect drive on my 28 Cat.. Two #6's would simply be too much weight hanging off the ass end on my boat.
Darrell.
Darrell.
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Went out last weekend in a 39 TG with 700SCIs. No issues getting on plane. Couldnt see any boost until 3800RPM. I thought it was a nice package.
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I just finished a 700 NXT upgrade on my 05 382. Photos are on the formula thread. I have no lag whatsoever. The 700's launch the boat on to plane. I never mash the sticks down anyway. These are not dragboats. 11,000 pounds. The NXT's have a ventilation port that releases the props with just a little throttle. I would imagine that a six would need a tube to release the props. On a deckboat i would guess there is a prop issue. Try a few before you walk away. They are really impressive in a 382. Dan from Team Archer marine did the install. I think the X dim is really critical to lift the large bullet out of the water. Also turning in was the "choice". My 2cents
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I just finished a 700 NXT upgrade on my 05 382. Photos are on the formula thread. I have no lag whatsoever. The 700's launch the boat on to plane. I never mash the sticks down anyway. These are not dragboats. 11,000 pounds. The NXT's have a ventilation port that releases the props with just a little throttle. I would imagine that a six would need a tube to release the props. On a deckboat i would guess there is a prop issue. Try a few before you walk away. They are really impressive in a 382. Dan from Team Archer marine did the install. I think the X dim is really critical to lift the large bullet out of the water. Also turning in was the "choice". My 2cents
What are your boost numbers when comming on plane? Maybe a newer program this year?
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I took my boat out yesterday for the first time 08 39 with 700's NXT's.
The boat had no problems getting on plane. In fact this boat gets on plane faster than my 38 with 525's. There was no lag time. I was very happy with the way the boat got on plane.
The boat had no problems getting on plane. In fact this boat gets on plane faster than my 38 with 525's. There was no lag time. I was very happy with the way the boat got on plane.