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Originally Posted by Twin O/B Sonic
(Post 4677167)
The new 4 stroke O/Bs are nice,technology wise, but Id still go for a pair of XS's.
Im building a pair of carbureted OMC V-6's that should make close to 300 HP's per and only weigh 450 lbs each. Thats a 100 lbs lighter than the lightest 300 HP 4-stroke. Times two motors on my 25' Checkmate, thats a 200 lb+ weight savings on a small, narrow, light boat. They're not great on gas but........, I can build/maintain them myself (as anyone could) and Ill have $5K in the pair compared to $55K for a pair of new ones. I can see the market for clean, older 2 strokes growing accordingly. You can get a Merc re-man'd full dressed, drop on XS powerhead for $8500ish. Buy a popped but clean one for a couple grand and you're off to the races. And keep the popped p.head for spares. |
Originally Posted by Wboulton
(Post 4685175)
How fast is it Kyle? |
It looks good running. Tried sending these via PM but I don’t think it worked. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...8fa143bb3.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...feea7357c.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...fae4fa61b.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...36c633e3f.jpeg |
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Originally Posted by hogie roll
(Post 4685217)
Plus the weight of oil tanks and all that extra fuel you have to carry around. Smoking out dock side restaurants, no thanks. Extra fuel? Is there ever enough? Not on a good day. Smoking? The latest version of the OMC 2 Stroke carbs are very good. Tuned properly, once warm, they’re virtually smoke free. So let’s review, Even w/the heavy, 15 lb oil tanks they’re 150 lbs lighter (per) than the lightest, new 4 strokes and 250 (per) lighter than the heaviest. Ive got $4k (ish) in both. I have a shop full of free parts (including 2 spare powerheads) and can rebuild them ( and the gear cases) in the dark. I know not the same as my Xs examples but 1/5 the cost and I know how to work in them. I would still take a pair of 300 XS’s over anything currently available new. The first gen 300 e-Tec’s are more durable but have **** gear cases for performance. Cleaner and more economical to run than the new 4 strokes. On a fully pimped out center console, probably not. Id want max displacement. |
Looks great! 75 in that would be a hoot.
Originally Posted by slpcamaross97
(Post 4685322)
No official speeds yet. But feels like upper 70s. It's a little rocker in the mid range. Of course I tore it apart and fixing a few things. Should have it back on the water in a few weeks
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Originally Posted by Speedracer29
(Post 4690908)
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