Predator Powerboats Does It Again...
10-17-2017, 06:23 AM
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rubrails are an option for those who want them.
The metal portion of the rubrails can be powder coated to allow for color matching to the hull's graphics
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rubrails are an option for those who want them.
The metal portion of the rubrails can be powder coated to allow for color matching to the hull's graphics
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Last edited by noli; 10-17-2017 at 07:07 AM.
10-18-2017, 08:27 AM
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10-18-2017, 09:59 AM
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They tested 3 props so far. The boat reached 118 MPH with MAX5 33" props at the limiters. Then they tested (not CNC) 34" cleaver props and reached 121 at the limiters. Sandy (owner/distributor west coast) said that at wide open throttle, the cat was so nimble and sharp at the turns, he was totally impressed.
Waiting on the interior to be completed then the MAX5 34" props will be tested. Sandy prefers the MAX5 over the cleavers.
Folks wanting a demo ride, please let me know and I would be happy to set it up with Sandy in Havasu.
Last edited by noli; 10-19-2017 at 05:45 AM.
10-24-2017, 12:58 PM
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An older Predator C30 still going strong.
Monster Storm Poker Run, Lake Havasu City
An older Predator C30 still going strong.
Monster Storm Poker Run, Lake Havasu City
Last edited by noli; 10-24-2017 at 05:06 PM.
10-24-2017, 02:21 PM
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I enjoy your posts and find them really informative. BTW, I love the pic of the little outboard boat on your profile. I can just smell the exhaust from that little merc. Very cool. Anyway, I know the conventional wisdom is to throw as much horsepower as one can on a boat like the new WB and then go out and risk life and limb to see what one ends up with. In my mind, the WB with 300s would be a set-up that could be the best sportt cat out there. I saw one Skater 308 w/ 400s that went over backwards so in my mind anything 30'or under may not be enough boat w/ 400s. How much w/300s
I enjoy your posts and find them really informative. BTW, I love the pic of the little outboard boat on your profile. I can just smell the exhaust from that little merc. Very cool. Anyway, I know the conventional wisdom is to throw as much horsepower as one can on a boat like the new WB and then go out and risk life and limb to see what one ends up with. In my mind, the WB with 300s would be a set-up that could be the best sportt cat out there. I saw one Skater 308 w/ 400s that went over backwards so in my mind anything 30'or under may not be enough boat w/ 400s. How much w/300s
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10-25-2017, 04:19 AM
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Hey Joe,
The 300XS has awesome power. As much as I hope MercuryRacing to keep these motors around, it seems inevitable that the demise of the 2 strokes is closer than we think. The Predator widebody was a response to market requirements for a better platform to handle the heavier and more powerful 400R motors and beyond. With just a price difference of only $20K for two motors and with warranty extensions to 3 years, fly-by-wire throttle&shift, quieter operation, electro-hydraulic steering, the new Vesselview 903, etc., I think one would enjoy the 400R much more.
I myself have found a great likeness to the 400R only after I saw the performance that the widebody achieved with just 200 additional HP over the 300XS. I'm sure Arnaldo will build you anything you want though.
Would love to see a widebody with 400R motors running in the Tampa Bay area
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Hey Joe,
The 300XS has awesome power. As much as I hope MercuryRacing to keep these motors around, it seems inevitable that the demise of the 2 strokes is closer than we think. The Predator widebody was a response to market requirements for a better platform to handle the heavier and more powerful 400R motors and beyond. With just a price difference of only $20K for two motors and with warranty extensions to 3 years, fly-by-wire throttle&shift, quieter operation, electro-hydraulic steering, the new Vesselview 903, etc., I think one would enjoy the 400R much more.
I myself have found a great likeness to the 400R only after I saw the performance that the widebody achieved with just 200 additional HP over the 300XS. I'm sure Arnaldo will build you anything you want though.
Would love to see a widebody with 400R motors running in the Tampa Bay area
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Last edited by noli; 10-25-2017 at 04:22 AM.
10-25-2017, 10:01 AM
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I enjoy your posts and find them really informative. BTW, I love the pic of the little outboard boat on your profile. I can just smell the exhaust from that little merc. Very cool. Anyway, I know the conventional wisdom is to throw as much horsepower as one can on a boat like the new WB and then go out and risk life and limb to see what one ends up with. In my mind, the WB with 300s would be a set-up that could be the best sportt cat out there. I saw one Skater 308 w/ 400s that went over backwards so in my mind anything 30'or under may not be enough boat w/ 400s. How much w/300s
I enjoy your posts and find them really informative. BTW, I love the pic of the little outboard boat on your profile. I can just smell the exhaust from that little merc. Very cool. Anyway, I know the conventional wisdom is to throw as much horsepower as one can on a boat like the new WB and then go out and risk life and limb to see what one ends up with. In my mind, the WB with 300s would be a set-up that could be the best sportt cat out there. I saw one Skater 308 w/ 400s that went over backwards so in my mind anything 30'or under may not be enough boat w/ 400s. How much w/300s
Noli, this Predator sure seems like a lot of boat for the money. They look great.
10-25-2017, 11:53 AM
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I hadn't heard of a 308 going over either, the only one I'd heard of I thought was a 28. There are so many factors that are involved with a blow over though and I don't think length of the boat is a primary factor in most cases. To me it's more dependent on setup, and to a much larger extent conditions and operation.
