Originally Posted by Jassman (Post 2915707)

Part of what you are saying is true..but factor in weight/size to power/torque ratio and the Yanmar just works....physics... and it works reliably on numerous Nor-Tech boats...that is why they use them....call backs in the marine or any business need to be at a minimum. My 43 Nor-tech weight is more than Jays new boat and the boat hit 74.6. This is not a hi tech bottom either with multiple steps..The same set up in Adib Mastry's 39 Nor-Tech boat..(owner of Yanmar in Sarasota)...did 80 gps and I believe high 81's on radar. My deal is.. if it aint broke..leave it the heck alone.. heres a video of that Yanmar boat..click the silver boat w/red strip..39 11,000. Nor-Tech

http://www.nor-techboats.com/videos.php

Originally Posted by Jassman (Post 2915916)

Yanmar and Zues have teamed up together to produce an IPOD system..good video..

http://www.boattest.com/engines/Engi....aspx?ID=20016

Originally Posted by Jassman (Post 2915707)

Part of what you are saying is true..but factor in weight/size to power/torque ratio and the Yanmar just works....physics... and it works reliably on numerous Nor-Tech boats...that is why they use them....call backs in the marine or any business need to be at a minimum. My 43 Nor-tech weight is more than Jays new boat and the boat hit 74.6. This is not a hi tech bottom either with multiple steps..The same set up in Adib Mastry's 39 Nor-Tech boat..(owner of Yanmar in Sarasota)...did 80 gps and I believe high 81's on radar. My deal is.. if it aint broke..leave it the heck alone.. heres a video of that Yanmar boat..click the silver boat w/red strip..39 11,000. Nor-Tech

http://www.nor-techboats.com/videos.php

Originally Posted by 29Firefox (Post 2916223)

Not meaning to be in your face Jass but take either one of them boats throw in minimal armor, self sealing fuel tanks big enough to have functional patrol range, Crew of 2 + 6 meat eaters carrying full combat load, one crew serve w/ammo (50 cal or 40 mikemike) full electronics and I'll bet ya they never get on plane. Thats if they didn't sink at the dock as the last ole boy jumped in.:eekdrop:

Originally Posted by Catmando (Post 2916173)

Better take a look at this thread before you call it good;

http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/ge...hits-rock.html

Originally Posted by tblrklakemo (Post 2916361)

As one person noted.....significant damage would have also happened had it been shaft, V, or sterndrive. Dont hit rocks is the lesson here. If you do, get ready for trouble no matter how your boat is set up.

Originally Posted by Catmando (Post 2916173)

Better take a look at this thread before you call it good;

http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/ge...hits-rock.html

Originally Posted by sy goldberg (Post 2916404)

Oars,no hull problem in almost any accident or grounding scrnario.:evilb::evilb::evilb: