Merc 700 Sci
 

Any feedback on these motors and drives now that have have been out for a little while?


Rob

Re: Merc 700 Sci
 

I am wondering the same thing. I just saw in Hot Boat mag that Merc is now going to sell the NXT SSM drive. It's a #6 mated to a NXT transome assembly.
If they are only selling NXT with the 700sci, why now the #6? Doesn't the NXT hold up? Or is just for the engine location?

Re: Merc 700 Sci
 

Some boat manufacturers have tested as well as Mercury with the #6 and found that some boats have picked up a few MPH with swapping over. The only other thing you have to do is add a transom water pick up and maybe a larger sea strainer.

John S.

Re: Merc 700 Sci
 

sooo you take the nxt transom assemby throw on a dry sump 6 and it bolts up very similar to where say an XR would? if so I'm having jeffy build me bigger motors:D

Re: Merc 700 Sci
 

I'd rather have the 6's over the NXT's...wonder what the up charge is going that way on the 700SCi's?

Re: Merc 700 Sci
 

Fountain recalled a few boats with the 700's in them to put the #6 drive on. Now the only way to get a get with 700's is with a #6.

Re: Merc 700 Sci
 

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.

Re: Merc 700 Sci
 

So the transom assembly is that similar to a number six that it can be bolted right up??

I wonder how much HP the clutch/transmission system on the NXT can handle? I heard they were having trouble with that as well?? :confused:

Re: Merc 700 Sci
 

Anyone else have intel on this... My drive guys told me some W. coast guys were switching the lowers w/ the six's, but I'd think the h2o pick-up would cause the boat to slow right back down (even if the six drive lower was/is more efficient).

Anyone know how they're doing this and/or actually experienced/seen one?

Thanks,
Joe

P.S. What is the weight diff. between the NXT/Six lower (w/ gears in them)?

Re: Merc 700 Sci
 

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