Outerlimits SV 28 Feedback
 

The SV 28 is nearing the end of delopment. Before it goes into production we would like some feedback on a few things we have been going over.

Like???

Ummm...Best 28 I haven't seen!!

Sorry, it took to long for the poll to come up. I type with 1 finger.

pics?:worthless_without_p

wheres the new merc 1350 with m8 option?:party-smiley-004:

Here is where we are at.

make twins an option

Is it 28' with the bustle?

that's a lot of steps! looks hot

The LOA is currently pushing 30'

Well its a Outerlimits, so for the first boat I would say make a special package say with a custom builder that is at least 650hp but for the same cost as a merc 525efi. Second boat with 525efi and hope you bloe the similar sized boats out of the water. I will say you need to be able to out perform a 29 Fountain with 525efi or you will catch chit all day long. No one wants a Ferrari that performs the same or worse than a Mustang.

Looking forward to seeing it.:evilb:

So just for the sake of conversation here what is the target price for this 28 footer, assuming it's to be a single engine rig, with say a Merc 525 XR ITS Sportmaster set up? Keep it simple, basics and no 50K paint job, where does it land on the old dollar meter?

Our target price will be in the 150k ballpark

i am with ya on that.will it have the outerlimits price tag?

Forget the cool factor of an arneson.......the boat is cool, thats enough. I'd be putting the most popular engine package for 28-30 footers so you have a realistic comparison. Putting up big numbers in these conditions will put out the biggest statement to the public.

Merc 700/NXT or Ilmor V10 with Indy drive. Make it a Hot Rod!

Merc 700/ NXT drive...
150K cost...

I dont think Outerlimits has the current production capabilities to build enough... there would be a waiting line... the things would sell like hotcakes!

Every one you built would be sold before it barely got started being built.

Chris

Nice boat and I agree with a twin option, twin built up small blocks? Otherwise put a 525 with a Bravo XR Sporty package, it's a 28' boat which means that you need to be somewhat competitive with price/options/power/drive(s). If you start mucking up the power/drive package people will just gravitate to a bigger boat because they'll be in that price range anyway. If you put the bigger power/bigger drives on it then I think you'd shrink your pool of buyers for a 28' boat.

The 700 would deffinately be optional, the target price of 150k would be based on 525's or the Ls package.

For a normal boat builder, I'd have to agree with you. BUT, I think in Outerlimits case the price is not as big as an issue as it would be with comparable 28-30 footers. I would just expect that someone buying a 28 outerlimits probably already has one, which is obviously within the 37-52ft range. The 28 would be a great boat for these owners that get home from work, take the cover off and go for a quick ride. Easy to launch, clean, flush and trailer for one person.

Will you take a house on trade? It will come with a very angry wife, no extra charge!

my power choice would be obvious

Zul 700 ? :D

It's possible but you have to admit they'd be killing a segment of the population that could afford a boat like this with fancy power. They're in the business to sell these things and make a profit, I'd sure hate to limit my buyer pool if I were them.

In the end it's going to be personal choice anyway, most of these will be ordered so I'm not sure how relevant the power equation is. Just as long as there's flexibility with the owners desires will be the key issue.

I know that after owning single and twin engine boats I'd never go back to a single engine boat again that's why I made the twin comment earlier.

Keep the feedback coming. I will post another poll about the cabin / no cabin debate. If cabin, what type of ammenities would be preferable.

Great post AH!!!

Offer twins and keep it custom... what the customer wants, he gets.
Chit... its an OL... custom is what its all about.

RE twins: only offer it if the boat is set up for it, ie: COG and balance. (btw, i'd only offer twin sbc, bbc will be too much weight/size).

The main reason for the poll is that we are anticipating the boat to run low 90's with a 525, but for the price of a 525 / XR package, the boat is anticipated 100+ with the Whipplecharged LS package. Keep the feedback coming.

I would love to see a 525 NXT package or Ilmor's variation, but the whole point is to keep the boat reasonable. Therefore, a 525/XR version would be my vote. As for a small cabin, i would do it like the 37' gtx. Two small benches and a cooler and you are set.

a v berth would be nice with some small benches a place to stick a cooler would be optimal

I think that the fact that you guys are introducing new models in these economic times is a sign of outerlimits ability to stay on top. I realize there are other companys doing the same but my hats are off to them as well. great looking boat! Goodluck with it

...Love the twin small block idea. Light and fast, reliable and no need for Sea Tow!

Stand up bolsters or sit down comfort with leg room?

I see it has a fancy smancy hatch. Atleast have an optional standard hatch with cushions so the average family is not stuck inside the cockpit like a prison when parked.

Also needs to have an option for twin BIG BLOCK engines.

IMO it should be setup as a family boat. Lets be real, if someone wants to buy a 90+mph boat, most are going to want something bigger than 30ft.

Deck looks just like the Apache rebel

That is the way I voted.. But I prefer twins, possibly small blocks, higher reving ..... with the asd-7's.. Candy Apple Red, black, pearl white and silver accents..and my cockpit White carbon fiber with red and black carbon fiber accents..Myco trailer...and hurry up cause I want to go boating this year....by June 1st..:grinser010:..Good looking design..

The option for twin bigblocks is self defeating. Per the previous post "if somebody us going to by a 90+ mph boat, they are probably going to buy a bigger boat". This boat will go 90 + with a single 525, there is no need for twin big blocks, that would defeat the purpose of a well balanced, affordable boat.

I would like to see the LSA small block or a 525 & an Arneson or a Ilmore/Indy package.
Bravo's are just too easy to break.

With a 28' boat I would go with the Ilmor 650 and Indy Drive,
The 525 and NXT drive would be the reliable package and not have to worrie about the XR...
But the weight of the Ilmor and Indy drive will save you over 400 lbs and you would get more HP and have a bullet proof package also...not to mention the bad A$$ sound of the V10....

Very interested it that...

My first boat was a Donzi Z-25 with a single 454 Mag. It was a great boat. I think sticking with a single motor is the way to go. Absolutley make room for a sunpad.