Velocity 430 w 450Rs
10-05-2021 | 09:26 AM
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I look at longevity too as part of the equation. I know of a lot more OB's that are still running strong today after many many years of service compared to big blocks. The new 300R has a ZERO Maintenance valve train, what's the requirement on a Mercruiser Big Block to replace the top end after how many hours of service?
10-05-2021 | 10:05 AM
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Agreed Nate, not to mention these are not car engines. Marine engines go through a hell of a lot more abuse and are constantly in wet environments.
I look at longevity too as part of the equation. I know of a lot more OB's that are still running strong today after many many years of service compared to big blocks. The new 300R has a ZERO Maintenance valve train, what's the requirement on a Mercruiser Big Block to replace the top end after how many hours of service?
I look at longevity too as part of the equation. I know of a lot more OB's that are still running strong today after many many years of service compared to big blocks. The new 300R has a ZERO Maintenance valve train, what's the requirement on a Mercruiser Big Block to replace the top end after how many hours of service?
Not a fair comparison of the BBC based Merc motors and the new 300 OB. I know I have said this a ton of times but lets be fair, the BBC was designed as a replacement for the W motor, in the very early 60's. Heck if they would at least used a LS design they would have something half way new. But Merc and every has decided to put the engineering in OB's.
As for the 300R, I would think that has to be a pretty reliable motor. Its 4.6L and only 300 HP, not like that is a lot of HP per CU IN. Plus the 450 is the same base motor but with a SC and its proven to be pretty reliable, for someone like me I would love to have a go fast V with two on the back. Didn't hit the power ball so,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
10-05-2021 | 12:41 PM
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Actually, your cockpit comments are not true. You would understand if you took some time to review their Facebook pages thoroughly or speak with them. Firstly, the standard cockpit that is shown in most of the pictures for the 290SC has about an extra 10-12" between the driver/passenger seats and the rear bench seat compared to my old Velocity 280 w/Mercruiser. Secondly, they have an optional interior that shrinks down the sunning pad significantly and puts wrap around seating in the back. It opens up the cockpit a bit more and adds more seating space. I personally however like to lay on the sun pad with my wife in the summer. Sure it's a little tighter to climb in and out of the water but I'm not doing that constantly. Certain things in a boat that size can be a trade off. The Velocity 320SC (once I see pictures of the OB model) should have a nice amount of space in the cockpit comparatively.
01-10-2022 | 07:48 PM
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The really long service intervals are one very nice feature.
01-10-2022 | 08:14 PM
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Looks like it has a bow thruster in one of the last pixs.
I like it but yeah, 450R’s.
And it has enough room for a boarding ladder under the corner of the bracket.
Im an OMC OB guy but, the new Merc 4 strokes changed everything!
Id own one.
I like it but yeah, 450R’s.
And it has enough room for a boarding ladder under the corner of the bracket.
Im an OMC OB guy but, the new Merc 4 strokes changed everything!
Id own one.
01-11-2022 | 05:45 AM
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01-11-2022 | 10:31 AM
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Great accomplishment I agree for sure, nice lines except for the windless exposed (JMO). But keep in mind it is 8'3" wide and dry is only 7200#. Not many 42' boats on that big of a diet. I wonder about the rigidity of it, but then again in the age of technology it may be just as solid as an old battle wagon from one of the other big 3 out there, I have left the names of the innocent out for protection lol.
If it's built anything like my 280, it's incredible. I've launched my 280 more than 10' off the water in big waves on Lake Huron. My wife stayed on the dock and she could see the entire boat over the harbor breakwall. I was going way too fast fast in water way to rough and the stern caught a wave and spun me sideways into the next wave. I went from 75 to 0 instantly, cracked a few ribs and some days I still walk with a limp. The boat doesn't even have a gel crack. I've been out in 5-6' waves in other boats you could feel them flex even going slow. I don't worry about my motor breaking down, I worry about the drive. I've broken mine twice and always in the middle of nowhere. I got caught in a storm once with an outboard boat in 10-12' waves. I had to go 2 miles to get to the harbor. By the time I got there I had broken every internal motor mount and lost all throttle control. If your a fair weather boater pretty much anything will last.
