I believe that's just a 46 with bustle.

ahhhhhhh

so it would be very similar in size to the 48 MTI sitting side by side????

Pretty close in overall size, but I think there will be some noticable differences. I would guess that the running surface of the 46 Skater is just slightly longer. I think the tunnel of the MTI is going to be slightly wider. These are pretty small differences, but will change how the boat rides and handles in different conditions.

The torque of the 1100's is big. The torque and mid range acceleration of the 1350's is incredible. Both idle like 525's, are very quiet around the docks (especially the MTI because of the bustle design), and reliable.
The 1350's are a lot more thirsty however.

For the record though, I would love to see Mercury Racing come up with something between the 1350's and 1650's that required 93 octane but made like 1500 hp. I really wanted to put 1650's in this boat but there is no way I'm hauling race fuel.

+1

Is anyone able to get in to the computers yet and possibly bump up the HP on the 1350's?

All you big boys wanting more power and I was hoping before my build Mercury would come out a with a de-tuned 1100 motor set up as an 850...LOL. I believe they have this set up for Europe racers..i could be wrong.

Btw, thanks for the info on the two boats. Both brands are amazing and you are lucky to be able to own both.

Ron.....I think he's owned every brand!

48 MTI is 42' 9" running surface in cut down race boat length

And is a very fast boat.

Just wait, I keep hearing and believe they will come out with a NA version of the 1100 making around 900