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04-11-2015 | 07:38 PM
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Yes, the 1100's come with a choice of #6's or M8's. My understanding is Mercury only offers the 1100 / 6 package with the 1:50 gears to protect the drive. The M8 gives you gear ratio choices and a much stronger bottom end. In addition, the M8 is 2" shorter which allows the engines to be mounted lower in the boat, this helps the CG. There have been no issues that I know of with the new generation M8. They have also redesigned the M8 lower to make it more hydrodynamic. Honestly, I like the look of the 6 drive much better.
In general, I believe the 1100 / 6 package performs great. We choose the M8 for gear options and acceleration.
My information source is Bud at Cigarette and Mercury Racing consider both subject matter experts.
In general, I believe the 1100 / 6 package performs great. We choose the M8 for gear options and acceleration.
My information source is Bud at Cigarette and Mercury Racing consider both subject matter experts.
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04-16-2015 | 08:10 PM
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They are Garmin 8212's 12" screens. Gotta be honest, I was a little concerned about the dash without the sprawling analog gauge look. Felt the dash was one of the best features of our 2011 39 TG.
I'm sure moving to the digital world has it's benefits but it will take some getting use to.
Picture of our 39 dash:
I'm sure moving to the digital world has it's benefits but it will take some getting use to.
Picture of our 39 dash:
