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WARPARTY36 06-11-2015 11:21 AM


Originally Posted by ktron (Post 4316208)
I think it would be HUGE if you could save weight and improve air flow especially with the people that are starting to put the 400R's on the smaller cats where weight is an issue especially if you are saving 25#'s a side.

There would have to be different molds. 300's and 400's have different cowls. I was on a quad 400 boat last weekend and it was a HUGE difference over his old 300's performance wise.

iliveonanisland 06-11-2015 11:40 AM


Originally Posted by WARPARTY36 (Post 4316195)
There might be "that guy" that cares about 60 pounds on a center console, but for the most part we aren't worried about weight. I know my fresh water and fuel tanks are usually full, extra anchor, cases of refreshments, 6 to 20 people on board, etc, etc. There are easier and cheaper ways to shave weight. Now if they looked cool and the engines could breath better, that might be a different story.

And you forgot to figure in. The fat girls. Lol

nofastboat 06-11-2015 12:25 PM


Originally Posted by WARPARTY36 (Post 4316267)
There would have to be different molds. 300's and 400's have different cowls. I was on a quad 400 boat last weekend and it was a HUGE difference over his old 300's performance wise.

absolutely you would have to make one for each model. i am yet to see a 400 out side of the computer screen however there would be a mold for each. i am sure the new owner of the skater with twin 400's going to nj would be interested.

turbo rr 06-13-2015 10:14 AM

Remember anyone with verados are not interested in high performance.

nofastboat 06-13-2015 07:15 PM

even though they are starting to put them on cats? they also were testing them on a XCat boat? People with center consoles might not be looking to make high performance motors but increasing air flow is always good and weight reduction on any boat is always a great thing

turbo rr 06-13-2015 10:40 PM

The new 400 is an exception. If you scan an average verado engines computer an engine with 2000 hrs might have 1 hr wot. The average owner just wants to troll and cruise, so a few pounds lighter and maybe 2 mph on the top end are not priorities for them. Now, 300xs and 300x owners are a whole different story.

VoodooRob 06-14-2015 06:24 AM


Originally Posted by turbo rr (Post 4317335)
The new 400 is an exception. If you scan an average verado engines computer an engine with 2000 hrs might have 1 hr wot. The average owner just wants to troll and cruise, so a few pounds lighter and maybe 2 mph on the top end are not priorities for them. Now, 300xs and 300x owners are a whole different story.

Miami to Key West Poker Run had around 15 center consoles with 300s and 350s, every single one of them running hard and wot. More owners run them harder than you think.

Double Rigged 06-14-2015 07:48 AM

As a owner of a small cat that would consider a 400r verado if the weight were right and being around many verados being the marine industry I think it would be hard to safe 30lbs per cowling. Also would need to consider voiding the limited 2yr warranty if the water intrusion is compromised.
However having a custom cowling that would allow rear tie bars would be nice.

Mentalpause 06-14-2015 10:08 AM


Originally Posted by WARPARTY36 (Post 4316195)
There might be "that guy" that cares about 60 pounds on a center console, but for the most part we aren't worried about weight. I know my fresh water and fuel tanks are usually full, extra anchor, cases of refreshments, 6 to 20 people on board, etc, etc. There are easier and cheaper ways to shave weight. Now if they looked cool and the engines could breath better, that might be a different story.

+1. Plus consider that many CC owners already spent extra $ getting their engines custom painted to match the boat.

nofastboat 06-14-2015 11:58 AM

We want to work with the manufacturers so when they order their boat we can be in production with the boat. the owner will not be waiting. It can be all done in want shot, making this convenient and blinging it out would be ideal for the customer, they will be looking good and a little quicker right out of the gate. we want to work people like nor tech, statement, midnight express, cigarette, deep impact and others so they can be seen at the boat shows. we want the boats ordered with these. they can be either seen as carbon or custom painted to match the boat like many people are already ordering. We are going to save you a little weight, gain a little performance, and give your the customization you are looking for. We are already working with several companies so we can make the kit to offer up grades for the ECM that will come with our cowl right from the get go. with 15+ CC in poker runs why not drop a couple more jaws by being EVEN FASTER. you are putting 4 motors on the back of the boat for performance not just for looks. to be able to keep up in poker runs


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