Skater Building First Verado Outboard-Powered 368 Catamaran
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Are saying I'm slow??
Great project. I love all this R and D before I decide to pull the trigger on the 400 R. You lose 8-10 MPH on top end 28-308 from my experience with the same power. What you gain in rough water handling and comfort is significant. Well worth the top end trade off in my application. With a 20% larger foot print from a 308 to the 34 OB it will be very interesting to see what gains if any will be found in this new build. It should be a wave crusher for sure.
These OB Skaters are a blast to drive while being relatively economical and reliable. Hopefully the 400R will prove out to be reliable on cats and we will see a resurgence in the OB cat production.
Even if the top end speeds do not exceed the 110 mark it will be a great ride which should handle fuel people and gear.
Pete built his business on Outboard boats and has a love for their simplicity.
Good luck on the build..
Great project. I love all this R and D before I decide to pull the trigger on the 400 R. You lose 8-10 MPH on top end 28-308 from my experience with the same power. What you gain in rough water handling and comfort is significant. Well worth the top end trade off in my application. With a 20% larger foot print from a 308 to the 34 OB it will be very interesting to see what gains if any will be found in this new build. It should be a wave crusher for sure.
These OB Skaters are a blast to drive while being relatively economical and reliable. Hopefully the 400R will prove out to be reliable on cats and we will see a resurgence in the OB cat production.
Even if the top end speeds do not exceed the 110 mark it will be a great ride which should handle fuel people and gear.
Pete built his business on Outboard boats and has a love for their simplicity.
Good luck on the build..
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Are saying I'm slow??
Great project. I love all this R and D before I decide to pull the trigger on the 400 R. You lose 8-10 MPH on top end 28-308 from my experience with the same power. What you gain in rough water handling and comfort is significant. Well worth the top end trade off in my application. With a 20% larger foot print from a 308 to the 34 OB it will be very interesting to see what gains if any will be found in this new build. It should be a wave crusher for sure.
These OB Skaters are a blast to drive while being relatively economical and reliable. Hopefully the 400R will prove out to be reliable on cats and we will see a resurgence in the OB cat production.
Even if the top end speeds do not exceed the 110 mark it will be a great ride which should handle fuel people and gear.
Pete built his business on Outboard boats and has a love for their simplicity.
Good luck on the build..
Great project. I love all this R and D before I decide to pull the trigger on the 400 R. You lose 8-10 MPH on top end 28-308 from my experience with the same power. What you gain in rough water handling and comfort is significant. Well worth the top end trade off in my application. With a 20% larger foot print from a 308 to the 34 OB it will be very interesting to see what gains if any will be found in this new build. It should be a wave crusher for sure.
These OB Skaters are a blast to drive while being relatively economical and reliable. Hopefully the 400R will prove out to be reliable on cats and we will see a resurgence in the OB cat production.
Even if the top end speeds do not exceed the 110 mark it will be a great ride which should handle fuel people and gear.
Pete built his business on Outboard boats and has a love for their simplicity.
Good luck on the build..
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Don't quote me but it may have been Billy Mauff that posed the Question - "Do you want to go fast on the inside or the outside of the breakers where it's rough?"
Same considerations apply here in a way....
Does anyone know if its just ecm's that are differnt on the new 15" 400 regarding the power head??? If so the tweeking going on in the next couple of years could be fun!
Same considerations apply here in a way....
Does anyone know if its just ecm's that are differnt on the new 15" 400 regarding the power head??? If so the tweeking going on in the next couple of years could be fun!
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Don't quote me but it may have been Billy Mauff that posed the Question - "Do you want to go fast on the inside or the outside of the breakers where it's rough?"
Same considerations apply here in a way....
Does anyone know if its just ecm's that are differnt on the new 15" 400 regarding the power head??? If so the tweeking going on in the next couple of years could be fun!
Same considerations apply here in a way....
Does anyone know if its just ecm's that are differnt on the new 15" 400 regarding the power head??? If so the tweeking going on in the next couple of years could be fun!
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My sources say the same thing Steve. The current 400r is just a 15" motor. Maybe a few HP gains due to better exhaust flow but nothing significant. Who knows what the future holds. With all new the models coming out and big outboard buyers like MTI and Cigarette they can help put some pressure on Mercury Racing to improve the HP.
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I heard the same thing, only difference in power is approx +10hp. Shorter mid and different exhaust.
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updates on this awesome boat w/ 400Rs ?
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updates on this awesome boat w/ 400Rs ?
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Mercury has the 400ROS on their U.S. site..http://www.mercuryracing.com/outboar...race-offshore/
What is the status on this hull?
What is the status on this hull?