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Tonight? :drink:
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500R's w upgraded lower unit is my prediction.
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Originally Posted by chattviper
(Post 4870629)
500R's w upgraded lower unit is my prediction.
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A lot has already been leaked about the new 500R being released. From what I've heard, it's the existing V8 450R with added boost/fuel for the hp increase, plus a 300rpm higher rev limiter than the 450R. I've also heard the gearcase is all new with a larger propshaft and revised bearings. It's obvious Mercury is holding the Ace in their deck still with a future supercharged V10 based on the new V10 400, which will probably be in the 550-600hp range when it comes out. As amazing as these new outboards are, the fact that the cost of a new outboard boat surpasses that of the same size inboard boats of just a few years back makes them not so impressive imo. I was a big outboard fan when the bang-for-the-buck factor exceeded that of the inboard boats, now it's the other way around. You get more performance for your dollar with a new inboard boat vs the same size outboard boat. I've heard a new MTI 440X w/ 500Rs will be priced over $1M - for that much money I can build a new 438 Skater w/ 1100s that will have far superior performance in both smooth and rough water. But I'll admit that my opinion is irrelevant, as you won't be seeing me order any new boat for $1M+ any time soon.
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Originally Posted by Skater30
(Post 4870639)
A lot has already been leaked about the new 500R being released. From what I've heard, it's the existing V8 450R with added boost/fuel for the hp increase, plus a 300rpm higher rev limiter than the 450R. I've also heard the gearcase is all new with a larger propshaft and revised bearings. It's obvious Mercury is holding the Ace in their deck still with a future supercharged V10 based on the new V10 400, which will probably be in the 550-600hp range when it comes out. As amazing as these new outboards are, the fact that the cost of a new outboard boat surpasses that of the same size inboard boats of just a few years back makes them not so impressive imo. I was a big outboard fan when the bang-for-the-buck factor exceeded that of the inboard boats, now it's the other way around. You get more performance for your dollar with a new inboard boat vs the same size outboard boat. I've heard a new MTI 440X w/ 500Rs will be priced over $1M - for that much money I can build a new 438 Skater w/ 1100s that will have far superior performance in both smooth and rough water. But I'll admit that my opinion is irrelevant, as you won't be seeing me order any new boat for $1M+ any time soon.
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The video was pretty killer
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Originally Posted by Skater30
(Post 4870639)
A lot has already been leaked about the new 500R being released. From what I've heard, it's the existing V8 450R with added boost/fuel for the hp increase, plus a 300rpm higher rev limiter than the 450R. I've also heard the gearcase is all new with a larger propshaft and revised bearings. It's obvious Mercury is holding the Ace in their deck still with a future supercharged V10 based on the new V10 400, which will probably be in the 550-600hp range when it comes out. As amazing as these new outboards are, the fact that the cost of a new outboard boat surpasses that of the same size inboard boats of just a few years back makes them not so impressive imo. I was a big outboard fan when the bang-for-the-buck factor exceeded that of the inboard boats, now it's the other way around. You get more performance for your dollar with a new inboard boat vs the same size outboard boat. I've heard a new MTI 440X w/ 500Rs will be priced over $1M - for that much money I can build a new 438 Skater w/ 1100s that will have far superior performance in both smooth and rough water. But I'll admit that my opinion is irrelevant, as you won't be seeing me order any new boat for $1M+ any time soon.
Skater wants 1 million for a hull I heard |
It's exactly what we've been hearing it would be........... I'm guessing $75k for the cat version w/ high x-dimension gearcase and setup for tie-bar.
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Originally Posted by hogie roll
(Post 4870679)
Skater wants 1 million for a hull I heard
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