Mercury Racing Head Sees 400-HP Four-Stroke As Top Choice For Stock Class
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Mercury Racing Head Sees 400-HP Four-Stroke As Top Choice For Stock Class
Interesting perspective—publicly expressed for the first time—from Mercury Racing's Erik Christiansen, http://speedonthewater.com/in-the-ne...lacement-power
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Just yammering out loud... but, I think it would be an easier sell if Merc released a shorter mid section similar to the X-Cat Prototype rather than have racers jump on board 100% running an engine designed to service the BIG CC market.
More power is great but finding the sweet spot in the triangle of Balance, power and rigging dimesions is a big factor is capitalizing over the XS - IMHO.
Nastybug's new 308's performance will be a tell tale for the 400's adaptability to the cat market in its current form.
More power is great but finding the sweet spot in the triangle of Balance, power and rigging dimesions is a big factor is capitalizing over the XS - IMHO.
Nastybug's new 308's performance will be a tell tale for the 400's adaptability to the cat market in its current form.
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As Mercury Racing Erik Christiansen's said clearly in the article, although he has a preference he will support whatever power package the racers choose.
I would, however, gently suggest that expecting Mercury Racing to create a special engine for six to eight raceboat is, just perhaps, a tad unrealistic. The return on investment simply isn't there.
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Apples and Oranges I know, but a good grocer sells both when there is demand.
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If its the 400 then we'll have 3-4 High Dollar teams that can afford it, Instead of Making a class affordable to get more teams involved.. Are they running the country too?? I see a pattern of Stupidity going on....
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Marketing a "special engine" is not just limited to raceboats... there was more 2.5's that were rigged on performance cats that never seen a race course because they had the benifit of strong,light weight power and small mids that suited the cats. 400hp with the geometry of the 2.5 would make an interesting transformation on older hulls and modern cats alike.
Apples and Oranges I know, but a good grocer sells both when there is demand.
Apples and Oranges I know, but a good grocer sells both when there is demand.
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I spoke to (Stock-class racer) Ryan Beckley yesterday and he didn't tell me that a decision had been made. Until I have something I can confirm, I can't report anything. And in case you're wondering ... I have nothing.