419 triple or twin staggered
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419 triple or twin staggered
I am in the middle of a faily complete update of a 1997 419 fastec with triple 525 super charged mercs. I puked one engine and have two good canditates for engine updating. Given insurance and fuel, would I be better off switching to a twin staggered set-up as apposed to re-building as a triple engine package. Boat ran 80 mph all day every day with the stock set-up. I thought with twin staggered and boxes I might see 70 mph and thought that would be sufficient speed for people looking at this year and model of Formula. Also, I thought the twin staggered set-up would allow someone to upgrade engines without re-rigging. Everyone's thoughts would be helpfull.
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I am in the middle of a faily complete update of a 1997 419 fastec with triple 525 super charged mercs. I puked one engine and have two good canditates for engine updating. Given insurance and fuel, would I be better off switching to a twin staggered set-up as apposed to re-building as a triple engine package. Boat ran 80 mph all day every day with the stock set-up. I thought with twin staggered and boxes I might see 70 mph and thought that would be sufficient speed for people looking at this year and model of Formula. Also, I thought the twin staggered set-up would allow someone to upgrade engines without re-rigging. Everyone's thoughts would be helpfull.
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I am in the middle of a faily complete update of a 1997 419 fastec with triple 525 super charged mercs. I puked one engine and have two good canditates for engine updating. Given insurance and fuel, would I be better off switching to a twin staggered set-up as apposed to re-building as a triple engine package. Boat ran 80 mph all day every day with the stock set-up. I thought with twin staggered and boxes I might see 70 mph and thought that would be sufficient speed for people looking at this year and model of Formula. Also, I thought the twin staggered set-up would allow someone to upgrade engines without re-rigging. Everyone's thoughts would be helpfull.
One of the great riggers ( current mental block ) changed a apache from tripple to twin staggered. Had something like tripple 800's and to said you add 50 more hp per side and accomplish the same thing. So in retrospect he ended up with 850's for conversation sake.
Staggered's are nice, and much easier and cost effective to work on too. Just my .02,.........but going staggered doesn't scare me.
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What about pulling them motors and mounting four or five outboards on the back instead???
Or.....float that 419 out on that lake in the backyard and use it for target practice??
Hey buddy.....how have you been??
Matt
Or.....float that 419 out on that lake in the backyard and use it for target practice??
Hey buddy.....how have you been??
Matt
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Outlaw 30 target practice? All is well. I am finally getting around to a complete update of the "mothership". I'm currently focussing on the cosmetics, painting the grey dash silver like the new ones, new carpet, replacing all the wood with plastic board, all new vinyl in the cockpit, new headliner in the cabin, new trim and tab cables, etc. Once I get that done the engines are coming out and I just can't figure out the best set-up for re-saile. Hope the Outlaw is running good.
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Outlaw 30 target practice? All is well. I am finally getting around to a complete update of the "mothership". I'm currently focussing on the cosmetics, painting the grey dash silver like the new ones, new carpet, replacing all the wood with plastic board, all new vinyl in the cockpit, new headliner in the cabin, new trim and tab cables, etc. Once I get that done the engines are coming out and I just can't figure out the best set-up for re-saile. Hope the Outlaw is running good.
I would stick with the factory setup....even though I'm not a fan of triples.... I think keeping it original will bring more money. The Outlaw is running great and hope to be running it down there someday soon.
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If you want twins
go side by side - way less work - just close the hole from center engine
Good candidates
Merc 700 or Ilmor 725
Do not go with Bravos and twins - wont last long with this heavy boat
go side by side - way less work - just close the hole from center engine
Good candidates
Merc 700 or Ilmor 725
Do not go with Bravos and twins - wont last long with this heavy boat