Originally Posted by slboatdrinks (Post 2514146)

Is that true? That must be new. Last year the 496's came with 2 year if installed by a "Diamond Mercruiser" Manufacturer and 1 year if they were not a "Diamond Mercruiser" Manufacturer. All a Diamond manufacturer is a company that installs more than X amount of motors a year. Fountain, Donzi, and Baja are all Diamond

The reason I know that was that Pat was trying to sell me on a 496 33 when I bought my boat. To upgrade to the 5 year extended it was 3K per side at in late 2006.

Originally Posted by crb76 (Post 2514175)

The reason I know that was that Pat was trying to sell me on a 496 33 when I bought my boat.

Originally Posted by Macklin (Post 2514255)

Now, aren't you glad you opted for the 37? I sure am because it was YOUR boat that sold me! :D

Now, if it would just quit raining...I can splash my girl...and fill the tanks before gas goes to the moon...:(

Originally Posted by 24skaterVA (Post 2514358)

Why all the argument over 496s or 525s, they just need to be staggered :evilb::party-smiley-004:

Originally Posted by chuckbeecher (Post 2514420)

What ever you build... it needs to be staggered even if it means getting Harry and redesigning or moving the step.

Originally Posted by ACTIVESHACK (Post 2514433)

Absolutely !!! There's a reason Nor-Tech, Cigarette, Outerlimits, Donzi, Fountain and others are doing it. Of the just named builders you see who I mentioned first. :grinser010:

Originally Posted by slboatdrinks (Post 2514451)

They all stagger with a different hull design than the DDC.

Just because it works well for others, does not mean it will work well for all.

Originally Posted by ACTIVESHACK (Post 2514457)

If you can't beat'em join'em :evilb: I think thats how the saying goes :D