Re: Diesel powered sport boats?
 

These was a diesel based on the ford truck block, it was called a merlin. Dont know that much about it, a friend of mine has 2 in his 50 cary.

They make about 550 hp, dont know the torque.

Give us some more info on the GM, sounds abit far fetched.

CM

Re: Diesel powered sport boats?
 

It will never work, No one would buy something like that. Fast and trouble free with warrany. :evilb: :evilb:

Re: Diesel powered sport boats?
 

that take all the fun out of boating... :D :drink:

i might as well get the next boat quote working... :rolleyes:

carbon, diesels, shafts, rudder, the MC 6 seat interior.... :D

Re: Diesel powered sport boats?
 

42MTI where did you get this info on 900 etc duramax?????????????? obads31

Re: Diesel powered sport boats?
 

from the guys putting the first ones in.... :cool: :D

Re: Diesel powered sport boats?
 

I would like to know more also, is there a web page ?

CM

Re: Diesel powered sport boats?
 

Not yet, The first motors should be in within the month. Like I said it sounds very impressive, almost to good to be true.They are however factory GM motors so it sounds promising.If if works out it will change powerboating. I will keep you posted as things progress.

Re: Diesel powered sport boats?
 

I agree with that. I would love to put something like that in a 36 skater.

Was thinking of putting the 480hp yanmar in a 32 with multispeed trannies.

CM

Re: Diesel powered sport boats?
 

www.seatek-spa.com

Sorry to doubt GM's ability in this area but they can't even make a proper gasoline engine and now suddenly, they are gonna start making a 900hp. (let's not even talk about 1400hp.) diesel engine with twin turbos that spins 5000 RPM? All that out of what is a small displacement block?

Don't get me wrong, I would dearly love to see this one but I don't think I'll stand in line for a pair just yet. I'll just observe from distance until I see what happens...

Re: Diesel powered sport boats?
 

C,mon Super tell us how you really feel!! :D