Single 710 Ilmor/Indy or Merc 700/ITS would be cool in a 28. I still think twin SBC/Bravos would be best, the Ilmor 570's or Mast 600's for SBC power.

I like the big single/six drive idea but not as a spec boat.

Hmmmm? Twin SBC/ Bravos. That idea is growing on me. Does anyone know of any boats with those Mast motors installed?

--- Doug

What are the Mast Engines Doug?



Jon

http://mastmotorsports.com/2010/

twin small blocks - already making me jealous

Me too, been looking at building a pair of LS motors for mine.

Chris I will take your sweet motors lol if only I could afford them.

I also like the Twin Small Block. Strong, fast, reliable. The bravo based drives should last decent.

IF you go with any big block power in any size PLEASE do not install crappy bravos. IMO more power needs Arnesons, #6's, Indys, etc.

Tough to know what will actually SELL and help the company. But IMO someone buying a new Offshore boat is buying it for the sole purpose of SPEED. SO whatever you do it better be fast, impressive fast, still crush waves better then the rest, but FAST!

Cool thread, thanks for sharing!

as much as im loathed to say this, I think anything but mercury power is going to kill saleability. relatively unknown boat with completely unknown power.

remember , one off custom stuff may be cool but you need to think of this from a potential buyers prospective.

if im a working man and am going to finance this thing the last thing I want is to have motor issues 3 years into the payment book.

in my business I buy and build what will sell, not what I like. something done as a spec boat has to appeal to the largest range of buyers possible.

if it was me ,I would build it with no cabin, a three pack and race hatches. and I probably just eliminated 98% of buyers.