Offshoreonly.com

Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > General Discussion > General Boating Discussion
any boats have the new merc 860s in them yet? >

any boats have the new merc 860s in them yet?

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices

any boats have the new merc 860s in them yet?

Thread Tools
 
Old 07-27-2017, 09:19 AM
  #11  
Registered
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central IL / Green Bay, WI
Posts: 1,119
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Skater30
Looks like you're correct Chad - still a lot more than I paid for my Sterling/ASD setup. With drives and trans I was still under $70k per side. But 13 years later and newer technology, $100k isn't bad if they're complete with trans and drive! Those engines finally trump my NA Sterlings......
To be fair, you could buy a fully loaded Suburban 13 years ago for $40k. Now a fully loaded suburban is $81k.
Wasted Income is offline  
Reply
Old 07-27-2017, 01:27 PM
  #12  
Registered
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 955
Received 792 Likes on 222 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Wasted Income
To be fair, you could buy a fully loaded Suburban 13 years ago for $40k. Now a fully loaded suburban is $81k.
I fully understand, and agree with your statement. However, I know that you can still buy a set of Sterling NA 800s for under $100K, and a set of ASD7s are under $50k. The Merc package is still considerably more money, but as I stated before, the new Merc technology trumps my old setup!
Skater30 is offline  
Reply
Old 07-27-2017, 04:33 PM
  #13  
Registered
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: St. Pete Beach, FL
Posts: 3,574
Received 569 Likes on 341 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by precisiondetails
Dale- It includes the drives, and I believe the humble and tranny of course. The whole package, headers too

Current Inventory/Pre-Owned Inventory from PROBOATS

check that link out for some info and to get an idea
im poor
hogie roll is offline  
Reply
Old 07-27-2017, 08:41 PM
  #14  
Registered
 
flight club's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: METRO BEACH, MICHIGAN
Posts: 894
Received 33 Likes on 4 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Skater30
I fully understand, and agree with your statement. However, I know that you can still buy a set of Sterling NA 800s for under $100K, and a set of ASD7s are under $50k. The Merc package is still considerably more money, but as I stated before, the new Merc technology trumps my old setup!
the 2 year warranty that covers everything is well worth the extra cash
flight club is offline  
Reply
Old 07-28-2017, 06:01 AM
  #15  
Registered
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: westville, NJ
Posts: 4,031
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 8 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Skater30
Looks like you're correct Chad - still a lot more than I paid for my Sterling/ASD setup. With drives and trans I was still under $70k per side. But 13 years later and newer technology, $100k isn't bad if they're complete with trans and drive! Those engines finally trump my NA Sterlings......
You speak of your 13 year old Sterling as if you still have them. I wonder if the 860's will trump that number...
dereknkathy is offline  
Reply
Old 07-28-2017, 08:54 AM
  #16  
Registered
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central IL / Green Bay, WI
Posts: 1,119
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by dereknkathy
You speak of your 13 year old Sterling as if you still have them. I wonder if the 860's will trump that number...
My 496HOs are 13 years old, and running strong. lol.

Seeing as how this engine was designed to be extremely power dense, I'd have to think these will live long lives at this "moderate" power level....as long as the headers don't leak.
Wasted Income is offline  
Reply
Old 07-29-2017, 02:48 PM
  #17  
Registered
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 955
Received 792 Likes on 222 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by flight club
the 2 year warranty that covers everything is well worth the extra cash
Agreed! Your 318 looks great btw Ron, it's really close to being finished. I did have a pretty good laugh when Jake told me you said you were gonna' keep this one though......
Skater30 is offline  
Reply
Old 07-29-2017, 02:49 PM
  #18  
Registered
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 955
Received 792 Likes on 222 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by dereknkathy
You speak of your 13 year old Sterling as if you still have them. I wonder if the 860's will trump that number...
No, I sold them to a guy in Australia. I'm converting my 30 to a pair of new Merc outboards.
Skater30 is offline  
Reply
Old 07-29-2017, 03:11 PM
  #19  
Mod Squad Enforcer
Charter Member
 
Cash Bar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: On the way to a PR near you
Posts: 12,958
Received 795 Likes on 258 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Skater30
I did have a pretty good laugh when Jake told me you said you were gonna' keep this one though......
He says that about every boat. Lucky for us buyers we know that a real offer will change his mind quickly. LOL

That reminds me, how is my dream 368 w 860s coming along?
__________________
Your OSO connection to great S. Florida Real Estate.
www.gregsellswaterfront.com
Last edited by Cash Bar; 07-29-2017 at 03:14 PM.
Cash Bar is offline  
Reply
Old 07-29-2017, 03:31 PM
  #20  
Registered
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 955
Received 792 Likes on 222 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Cash Bar
He says that about every boat. Lucky for us buyers we know that a real offer will change his mind quickly. LOL

That reminds me, how is my dream 368 w 860s coming along?
There aren't build sheets on every boat, but I'm pretty certain I know which one it is - 6 person cockpit with a bustle and steps in the center on the tunnel extension?
Skater30 is offline  
Reply



Advanced Search

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.