Originally Posted by Canamman (Post 4279248)

Pier 57 doesn't have much inventory regarding 700s...they have a 2008 for 200k with a pending status and Cumberland Marine has a couple with a 600 and 700 about 200k....there really isn't too much out there in new years to cross shop..

Originally Posted by Canamman (Post 4279245)

I talked to Ilmor regarding the future availability of parts and service and they said that they have discontinued the motors to the general public but they are still offering them to select boat builders. They said the cost of keeping them in inventory was too high. They did say they will offer parts and service for the motors/drives. My biggest concern is in 5 years trying to sell a boat that was a fad back in 2010 is now a tough boat to sell because the motors, even though possibly awesome, don't have the history and/or reputation that Merc has...

Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation (Post 4279276)

Not sure that there are very many late model 382's out there.....2008-2012 was slow for all the builders and Formula didn't build a lot of Fastechs

Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation (Post 4279278)

So you are looking at a 5+ year old boat now, then worried about selling it in 5 more years.......a 10 year old boat with less than desirable power isn't going to worth much less than a 10 year old boat with Mercury blue power.......both powertrains are going to be 10 years old anyway! Look at the old Fastechs with Volvo power, they are clearly less desirable than Merc but they certainly aren't giving the boats away because of it.

Originally Posted by wrinkleface (Post 4279282)

I have them in my NT & really like them!! I am not a blower motor fan & that's why I chose them 4 my build!!! Support from Ilmor has been great! I would get them again!!! Good Luck!!

Originally Posted by Made It Rain (Post 4279458)

I agree 100% with wrinkleface, I would put them in my next boat if I was building one. I am on my second 382 with Ilmors. I built the first 382 Ilmor in 2012, and built another 382 Ilmor boat in 2014. Ilomr and Formula have been outstanding to work with, and they are in the marine business for the long haul.