Merc 700 Sci
#11
Originally Posted by Dueclaws
Joe-
Who are you using for your drive work and are they in Houston? Not trying to hijack the thread, but I don't know anyone in Houston who is "qualified" to work on #6s and I may need work done some day.
Thanks
John
Who are you using for your drive work and are they in Houston? Not trying to hijack the thread, but I don't know anyone in Houston who is "qualified" to work on #6s and I may need work done some day.
Thanks
John
#12
Originally Posted by Brad Zastrow
I have been told Fountain is only putting sixes on the 700 pkg. Rumor is at high speed the blunt nose on the NX1 gearcase made the boat wander.
Sunsation has had excellent experience with the NXT so far on their F4 implementation. No handling issues at all. I know they were somewhat nervous about it going into it because of some issues Fountain was having.
#13
Originally Posted by Brad Zastrow
I have been told Fountain is only putting sixes on the 700 pkg. Rumor is at high speed the blunt nose on the NX1 gearcase made the boat wander.
....and I'm not saying this because I am a Cig. fan. No PR here. Just sharing info on the new stuff.
The NXT's did initially have tranny problems. It got worked out quickly though.
Joe
#15
Originally Posted by crazyfast
Hi Joey, how's it going? What is the Holiday plan? Are you coming to Fl. to see us ? Marc
Y.... coming down late this Thur., sea-trialing the new boat Fri. I'll give you a call. Maybe we can catch up for lunch Sat. before heading home. Otherwise, I'm sure I'll bump into you sometime over New Year's Weekend.
#16
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I've seen the Merc bulletin and it alludes to applications with VERY high x-dimensions needing the additional bullet length. No surprise that Fountain has been pioneering this on v-bottoms. It does sound like different manufacturers have had different experiences
#17
Hey Joe,no dis respect going on there.......just playin'......I hope all goes well w/the awesome new boat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sat's are crazy here........pls call though, maybe I can get away............It would be nice to see the 39' in person.
#18
I hope they run well on a 36 Nor-Tech Supercat. I just pulled the trigger on my second 3600 and went with the 700's with the NXT"s.
Last edited by Chuck; 12-11-2006 at 02:53 PM.
#20
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Joined: May 2002
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From: Gladeville, TN
The NXT is a cone clutch trans.Just a bigger version of a Bravo moved out of the gear case. I heard from a Merc rep @ Ft Lauderdale that they HAD some mechanical issues early on but had resolved them.



