43' Vee called "Whirlwind"
 

Anyone know anything about it? I have been looking at Tigers, but stumbled across this boat. Any info would be great.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-5124.html


Corey

Re: 43' Vee called "Whirlwind"
 

Dave Burges was the original owner, I believe he was from Michigan. The boat was in the 03 Miami show, thats where I checked it out, and became a Nortech fan. I know it was meticulously taken care of when Dave had it, looks like a great buy. Good luck Jeff

Re: 43' Vee called "Whirlwind"
 

I was in it a couple years back at the detroit show. Great looking boat!! The KE engines looked great as well.

Re: 43' Vee called "Whirlwind"
 

daves tuff is super nice i bought a 4 year old slingshot off him...it was mint!!!!

Re: 43' Vee called "Whirlwind"
 

I am going to profess my ignorance, but at least I'll get it out of the way now. What type of maintenance would the powertrain on that boat require? The hottest motors i've had are my 500efi's. I know the cost of ownership would go up incrementally, but what all would be involved?

Thanks
Corey

Re: 43' Vee called "Whirlwind"
 

i don't know the specs on KE 825's but i would venture to guess that all you would need to do is change all the fluids every 20 and probably a freshen at 150-200 hours... the looks like a pretty reliable set-up, but i have heard of some tuning problems with some KE's... jassman probably could tell ya more...

Re: 43' Vee called "Whirlwind"
 

Would that boat be an upper 80's or lower 90's boat? Fluid changes is easy, and if they need freshening every 150, that isn't so bad. How about #6 drives, what special maintenance is required on those bad boys?

Thanks again!

Re: 43' Vee called "Whirlwind"
 

My problems were related to efi set ups, high idles etc. Motor wise didnt have a problem. My last 4300 had TMP 750 efi's, ran like a top. My new 4300 will have TMP 900's, and like all their motors, on both KE and TMP to keep the warr. up is to change oil every 10 hours. I have over 300 hours on another TMP 750 set up, oil is changed every 20 hours, still runs like a top.
The KE 825 is a 540CI, TMP uses the 600CI, as far as maint goes. I will be changing my oil every 15-20 hours on this new set up, but will be using Mobile 1 synthetic once broke in. I feel extremely comfortable with 200 trouble free hours. Good luck, that 4300 is a great boat, I really like mine. Jeff

Re: 43' Vee called "Whirlwind"
 

That particular boat ran 96 per Dave Burges on a cool lake Michigan day. Terrys boat with Nortech 900-930hp ran 101.2.

Nortech is working with me on a lighter version, about 1000 pounds less weight, but still using the old school methods, which is what I want. Tighter schedule, more kevelar. :cool: With my TMP 900's and a generator with the toys, Im hoping for 103-105. Im really excited. :cool: Jeff

Re: 43' Vee called "Whirlwind"
 

Great, Thanks for the help. Anyone have any tips on the added maintenance of the #6 drives? Just trying to see if a bigger power #6 boat fits into my budget.
Jassman, how long is your total length of your rig sitting on a trailer? I am in the process of building a shop for my boat behind my house, and I want to see what will fit. 30'X50'

Thanks
Corey