Mid-Size Cats: 450Rs vs 700SCIs
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Twin O/B Sonic (01-20-2021)
01-20-2021, 05:56 AM
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Yep
Not sure how light that boat is either.
It is new and still going through set up.
I think 119 before the gear case issue.
Cool part was (besides his 28’ pontoon w/two more 450’s on the lift at the dock in his backyard!) was the app on his phone that recorded speed, rpm and prop slip at the full speed range.
Very slick.
Not sure how light that boat is either.
It is new and still going through set up.
I think 119 before the gear case issue.
Cool part was (besides his 28’ pontoon w/two more 450’s on the lift at the dock in his backyard!) was the app on his phone that recorded speed, rpm and prop slip at the full speed range.
Very slick.
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Twin O/B Sonic (01-20-2021)
01-20-2021, 06:45 AM
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Not sure.
I only know it was Shreveport.
Older/established area w/some gorgeous properties.
He bought his as a fixer upper and totally redid it.
Don’t want to hijack thread but garage by house had cool toys too.
’18 Vette for the wife and a new ‘20 Mid engine for him.
I only know it was Shreveport.
Older/established area w/some gorgeous properties.
He bought his as a fixer upper and totally redid it.
Don’t want to hijack thread but garage by house had cool toys too.
’18 Vette for the wife and a new ‘20 Mid engine for him.
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01-20-2021, 07:51 AM
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No worries. I know that area pretty well. I ride my bike to Bossier/ Shreveport at least once a month. The Red River also is right there and flows my direction. I live on the Red. It empties into the Atchafalaya and Mississippi River. Anyway beautiful area up there. Hijack over...
I’m also starting to really dig those 450’s. Anyone want to go in on a group buy of powerball tickets lol
I’m also starting to really dig those 450’s. Anyone want to go in on a group buy of powerball tickets lol
01-20-2021, 09:24 AM
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I cringe every time this subject comes up. Skater is rigging my new 368 as I post this. Mine is a 700 boat. For me there wasn't even a question. It wasn't about top speed, insurance, resale or warranty's. I grew up around I/O (and Jets way back) performance boats. I am simply not that buyer. I bought exactly what I wanted. I didn't want an O/B boat...period. I have absolutely nothing against them. But personally don't ever see myself owning one.
There is no room for the word "practicality" around performance boats, as there is nothing practical about them.
Personal choice.
There is no room for the word "practicality" around performance boats, as there is nothing practical about them.
Personal choice.
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01-20-2021, 09:29 AM
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Why do not more of these packages show up for I/O's?
Seems they would be nice at the 600-630HP level, designed by GM, DI, closed cooled so no water running thru the motor etc?
For up to 33 ish V's and light weight cats to me that they would be a good option. Maybe have to put SCX's behind them. Granted, there would need to be some bling added.
https://marineenginedepot.com/new-62...-airpac-620-hp
Seems they would be nice at the 600-630HP level, designed by GM, DI, closed cooled so no water running thru the motor etc?
For up to 33 ish V's and light weight cats to me that they would be a good option. Maybe have to put SCX's behind them. Granted, there would need to be some bling added.
https://marineenginedepot.com/new-62...-airpac-620-hp
01-20-2021, 09:53 AM
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Why do not more of these packages show up for I/O's?
Seems they would be nice at the 600-630HP level, designed by GM, DI, closed cooled so no water running thru the motor etc?
For up to 33 ish V's and light weight cats to me that they would be a good option. Maybe have to put SCX's behind them. Granted, there would need to be some bling added.
https://marineenginedepot.com/new-62...-airpac-620-hp
Seems they would be nice at the 600-630HP level, designed by GM, DI, closed cooled so no water running thru the motor etc?
For up to 33 ish V's and light weight cats to me that they would be a good option. Maybe have to put SCX's behind them. Granted, there would need to be some bling added.
https://marineenginedepot.com/new-62...-airpac-620-hp
01-20-2021, 10:21 AM
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I cringe every time this subject comes up. Skater is rigging my new 368 as I post this. Mine is a 700 boat. For me there wasn't even a question. It wasn't about top speed, insurance, resale or warranty's. I grew up around I/O (and Jets way back) performance boats. I am simply not that buyer. I bought exactly what I wanted. I didn't want an O/B boat...period. I have absolutely nothing against them. But personally don't ever see myself owning one.
There is no room for the word "practicality" around performance boats, as there is nothing practical about them.
Personal choice.
There is no room for the word "practicality" around performance boats, as there is nothing practical about them.
Personal choice.
Your 368 will be a fantastic piece of equipment.
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01-20-2021, 10:33 AM
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We had a F32 with whippled 700’s. Great boat, biggest issue we had is we like to put a lot of miles on in a day and some days we were searching for fuel 3 times a day. We hated that part. Now it only had 138 gallons so that was an issue. At cruise speed 90ish we would see right about 1.1-1.2mpg. Have a 37 with 450’s coming in the next couple months. Built with 200 gallons. Looking forward to a bit more effortless boating.
01-20-2021, 11:39 AM
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haha, no. But I do use the hell out of a Blaser K95, fits nicely in the same case with one of my doubles. And I have never really been a Blaser fan at all. Picked one up for a good deal years ago to try. Probably shot half my game with it over the last decade.
