Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > General Discussion > General Boating Discussion
which engine would you buy? >

which engine would you buy?

Notices

which engine would you buy?

Thread Tools
 
Old 12-24-2007, 02:11 PM
  #1  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: jackson hole wyoming
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default which engine would you buy?

I am building a new 35 foot v hull and am trying to decide on power in the 600-700 hp range. either merc 600 or 700 or custom na power in the 700 hp range, looking for feedback keeping in mind the cost of each package, I can have custom 725 hp na motors with Imco drives for around 50K each. would you stick with mercs? don't know the cost of 600 or 700 mercs. thanks would appriciate some input.
cbudge is offline  
Old 12-24-2007, 02:27 PM
  #2  
Rik
arneson-industries.com
Offshoreonly Advertiser
 
Rik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: California
Posts: 2,782
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Someone wants $50K for a single 725 NA engine and Bravo?

We have a drop in Sterling engine package with a drive kit for not much more than that price. We have considerably more hp, and well other things in our package like a one year warranty on the drive.
Rik is offline  
Old 12-24-2007, 02:45 PM
  #3  
Registered
 
Semper Fi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: SoCal
Posts: 4,276
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Rik
Someone wants $50K for a single 725 NA engine and Bravo?

We have a drop in Sterling engine package with a drive kit for not much more than that price. We have considerably more hp, and well other things in our package like a one year warranty on the drive.
I think the IMCO drive is $18K!!!
Semper Fi is offline  
Old 12-24-2007, 03:15 PM
  #4  
Registered
 
Nauti Kitty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Western Michigan
Posts: 1,885
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Call Tommy at Chief Engines NK
Nauti Kitty is offline  
Old 12-24-2007, 03:45 PM
  #5  
Rob
VIP Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Strip Poker 388's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Ms
Posts: 21,632
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

or Used set of 500efis, refreshen them ,Whipple supercharge them to low 700hp,Then what ever drive package.

60-70 k total
__________________
.

The Only Time You Have To Much Ammo Is When Your Swimming Or On Fire.
Strip Poker 388 is offline  
Old 12-24-2007, 03:45 PM
  #6  
Steve_H
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Ilmor V-10
 
Old 12-24-2007, 04:51 PM
  #7  
Registered
 
LostCowboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Okie from Muskogee
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Merc 700 w/ NXT will cost more but the drive can't be compared to much other than a #6. Plus you get to run the big props if you wish. Dependability, resale, power... it's hard to beat that combination; just my 02.
LostCowboy is offline  
Old 12-24-2007, 06:00 PM
  #8  
SeaRay Sundancer
Gold Member
 
tblrklakemo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SW Missouri
Posts: 2,914
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Strip Poker 388
or Used set of 500efis, refreshen them ,Whipple supercharge them to low 700hp,Then what ever drive package.

60-70 k total
I like this one.....maybe some ASD's to go with'em
tblrklakemo is offline  
Old 12-24-2007, 08:55 PM
  #9  
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,408
Received 25 Likes on 16 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by cbudge
I am building a new 35 foot v hull and am trying to decide on power in the 600-700 hp range. either merc 600 or 700 or custom na power in the 700 hp range, looking for feedback keeping in mind the cost of each package, I can have custom 725 hp na motors with Imco drives for around 50K each. would you stick with mercs? don't know the cost of 600 or 700 mercs. thanks would appriciate some input.
If it were me I would want to get the Konrad Ace Package. Konrad Marine and RTech Performance have got together to offer the RTech 800 HP engine built by Sterling Marine with the Konrad Ace Drive and Bam Transmission. Good luck with your choice as there a many great packages out there.
AB From Windsor is offline  
Old 12-25-2007, 09:44 AM
  #10  
The BAD Guy
Platinum Member
 
Tony Montana's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Jupiter, FL
Posts: 1,116
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by LostCowboy
Merc 700 w/ NXT will cost more but the drive can't be compared to much other than a #6. Plus you get to run the big props if you wish. Dependability, resale, power... it's hard to beat that combination; just my 02.
What he said. Unless you plan on keeping the boat for a long time get the Merc power. 700 package is about 51-55k oem price.
Tony Montana is offline  


Quick Reply: which engine would you buy?


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.