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Superbabi 12-31-2008 06:09 AM


Originally Posted by BattleCry (Post 2767920)
Give the guy who developed them a little more credit than that. Ron Potter developed the NorTech in-house engine program. He use to work at Innovation Marine as one of their 3 top engine builders. A lot of the same ideas and technologies he carried with him to NorTech.

BA

BattleCry, also after NorTech and Innovation Ron Potter started up Potter Performance Engines. Ron is one of the best custom motor builders in the country !!!

Superbabi 12-31-2008 06:22 AM

TC Boss 302, sounds like a great boat your thinking of buying. Any questions about the motors give Ron Potter a call. 941-758-5942.

TCBoss302 12-31-2008 09:26 AM


Originally Posted by Superbabi (Post 2767974)
TC Boss 302, sounds like a great boat your thinking of buying. Any questions about the motors give Ron Potter a call. 941-758-5942.

Super,

So Ron is building motors on his own now and not for Nortech? Do you know if the 650 efi is a true 650 HP? If so, I would assume that one would have to upgrade the drives from XR's, right?

TCBoss302 12-31-2008 09:28 AM


Originally Posted by gnorthga (Post 2767832)
Sorry but u just fell way behind look at what I am leaning towards. Looks like you will be sneaking up after all.


http://www.teamshogren.com/new-boats...lightning.html

Gerald, How serious are you on the 38? Very nice!!

Shanghied Again 12-31-2008 09:31 AM


Originally Posted by Superbabi (Post 2767974)
TC Boss 302, sounds like a great boat your thinking of buying. Any questions about the motors give Ron Potter a call. 941-758-5942.

I have got to know Ron Potter through the years and in my eyes have never seen a better engine builder, When Nor-Tech went on the Mercury program, Ron Potter left and started Potter Performance, he designed most of the Nor-Tech engines. The man is flawless, his shop alone will show you how he represents himself, Extreme magazine is doing a big spread on Ron calling him the Wizard and he deserves it. We have had over 20 Custom engines built by Ron and he backs up his work Bobs 44MTI SpeedRacer and his old 36 Nor-Tech perfect storm have always had Potter Engines. Before I would pay the expence to have Brand New 525 Mercs built to higher HP. Save your money and have Ronnie build you from bottom up the HP you need. I know a pair of 777s are cheaper then a 600 from Merc and built stronger, bullet proof and made to last. We have 3 customers with the 777s and one has over 140 hours with no issues, The Man Is a Wizard and next year I am going to have my 496s ripped out of my Donzi and have him build me 777s the best part is they are EFI and naturally asperated, NO BLOWERS.
You can also vist www.potterperformance.com or go to our site www.typhoonsc.com and click on engines.

LapseofReason 12-31-2008 09:36 AM

The NT 650 efi's are also setup to run on 89oct. gas too.

Superbabi 12-31-2008 01:27 PM


Originally Posted by TCBoss302 (Post 2768069)
Super,

So Ron is building motors on his own now and not for Nortech? Do you know if the 650 efi is a true 650 HP? If so, I would assume that one would have to upgrade the drives from XR's, right?

TC, yes Ron is building his own Bullet Proof motors for about 2 years now. You will have to give Ron a call about true HP. I would think you should be fine with the XR'S. I have put about 60 hours on my XR with a Ron Potter 800 EFI.

gnorthga 12-31-2008 04:02 PM


Originally Posted by TCBoss302 (Post 2768072)
Gerald, How serious are you on the 38? Very nice!!

I will step a side if u want it I am in no hurry I am trying to buy a new building rite now for the business. they do trades.

i found a real deal on a 38 with 600 with new cockpit but it has old style cabin gut told me he would take
$160,000 cash or less 140 hours said motors just cot freshend up happy new year

TCBoss302 12-31-2008 04:16 PM


Originally Posted by gnorthga (Post 2768370)
I will step a side if u want it I am in no hurry I am trying to buy a new building rite now for the business. they do trades.

i found a real deal on a 38 with 600 with new cockpit but it has old style cabin gut told me he would take
$160,000 cash or less 140 hours said motors just cot freshend up happy new year

Motors freshened at 140 hours?? WTF is that all about? All the threads that I have read about 600 SCI's have said they go 300+ hours before needing a refresh. He must have run the balls off that boat. Is it the orange/yellow one in the classifieds?

Don't step a side, step up and buy the 38. You know I don't have any interest in a Fountain.

silverskater40 12-31-2008 06:23 PM


Originally Posted by Superbabi (Post 2767972)
BattleCry, also after NorTech and Innovation Ron Potter started up Potter Performance Engines. Ron is one of the best custom motor builders in the country !!!

You've got to be kiddin, keep an eye on your engine hour meters


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