New Saber Boat Build
09-06-2013 | 11:18 AM
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Some airboats have the LSA motors in them. Also some jet power boats use LSA motors
Kodiak Marine aka KEM builds marine LS motors and have done a few LSA motors.
also Marine Power has a drop in complete marine LSA engine package 557 hp.
also Mast can do this version.
Volvo Penta has their GM LS - 6.0L 380 hp and 430 hp cat motors nothing wrong with them and their drives are better compared to the Merc Alpha and Merc Bravo III. I would rather have the new Volvo SX drive than the plain Merc Bravo I if you have some hp in front of it. Also look for Volvo to step up into the 500 + hp range soon.
Kodiak Marine aka KEM builds marine LS motors and have done a few LSA motors.
also Marine Power has a drop in complete marine LSA engine package 557 hp.
also Mast can do this version.
Volvo Penta has their GM LS - 6.0L 380 hp and 430 hp cat motors nothing wrong with them and their drives are better compared to the Merc Alpha and Merc Bravo III. I would rather have the new Volvo SX drive than the plain Merc Bravo I if you have some hp in front of it. Also look for Volvo to step up into the 500 + hp range soon.
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09-06-2013 | 12:13 PM
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IMO, which is near worth nothing, I like the idea of BB Merc. HP, turn key, warranty, sellable or saleable defintely not "sailable", sorry for my lack of grammar and spelling, english is tough. Also as a second the twin smal blocks might be a lot of fun and still all of the above. That rig would be something like "wave hippy" would it not ? , Doug or anyone please elaborate on the pro's and con's of weight verses power and speed as well as cost to operate of the BB-HP single verses the twin SB's. I would think getting around the marina and docking would be easier with the twins ?
09-06-2013 | 12:57 PM
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This boat will be set up for twins. Stock BB Mercs (380 HP) will run 78 MPH. To do that with a single you need serious power and a drive to match. Twin Merc 520 HP should run 90 with a 2 year warrenty.
Chris, you need to stop by and check out this build!!
best regards, Doug
Chris, you need to stop by and check out this build!!
best regards, Doug
09-07-2013 | 05:06 AM
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The new 520's are almost a no brainer with the lower price and 2 year wrnty!
Thanks for all the updates!
The graphics are looking good, not perfect yet IMO but flashy enough and will still look newer in 10 years is very important!
Thanks for all the updates!
The graphics are looking good, not perfect yet IMO but flashy enough and will still look newer in 10 years is very important!
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