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Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-14-2026, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 194
Posted By Toffen

Phantom 25 Merc 450R - water pressure issue

Hi!

i hope you are well.

Got my Phantom 25 on the water last week. The water pressure starts to fluctate between 17 psi and 25 psi at 3500 rpm. Comes and goes. At 4500-5000 it still fluctates,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-10-2026, 02:24 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 24,623
Posted By Toffen

Hi! Still here now an then. Still have my...

Hi!

Still here now an then. Still have my Phantom 25 from 1985. Now with a 450R, the 6th engine during the years.

Received lots of help here at OSO :)

All the best from Norway
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-09-2026, 02:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,617
Posted By Toffen

Hi! Good points :) Learned today that...

Hi!

Good points :)

Learned today that dealer price for 500R with R-Drive Sport is NOK 919,000. Last year it was NOK 745,000. The Norwegian Krone was less worth until recently. We paid NOK 12...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-07-2026, 12:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,617
Posted By Toffen

I was silly enough to buy one 450R with straight...

I was silly enough to buy one 450R with straight skeg. Puts lots of strain on the steering, but the boats run good despite the straight one.

Cheers Toffen
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-04-2026, 03:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,617
Posted By Toffen

Hi! We are now closer to a 500R with 20 mid...

Hi!

We are now closer to a 500R with 20 mid section, R-Drive Sport with cambered skeg. Hopefully it will last some years, since I am soon a pensioner :)

I will kee you posted about the swop.
...
Forum: Classic Offshore
09-06-2025, 03:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,943
Posted By Toffen

Hi! You can buy new built ones / or order...

Hi!

You can buy new built ones / or order one to be built for you. Not bad price at all. And add all the goodies you want. I rather do that instead of paying USD 75K....

In my view it's only a...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-03-2025, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 676
Posted By Toffen

HI I suggest BBlades :) Cheers Toffen

HI

I suggest BBlades :)

Cheers Toffen
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-05-2025, 02:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 625
Posted By Toffen

Propeller shaft Mercury 450R

Hi!

I hope you are well.

I have a Mercury 450R 2021 model outboard. It's been working 100% all time, now at 600 hours. No issues. However, I wonder if Mercury upgraded the prop shaft at some...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-22-2025, 04:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,524
Posted By Toffen

Hi! Sorry, my mistyping. I meant the SV27...

Hi!

Sorry, my mistyping. I meant the SV27 which is close to 28 feet long. Very efficient hull, and used with a canopy in offshore races. Chaudron has a long heritage into offshore racing, and I...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-20-2025, 03:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,524
Posted By Toffen

Hi! There is a Chaudron 25 PRO with a 300R...

Hi!

There is a Chaudron 25 PRO with a 300R here in Norway. It runs 87 mph with one person and 85 mph with 3 persons. Great fit and finish.

Chaudron been around for more than 25 years, and...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-15-2025, 05:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,617
Posted By Toffen

Hi! Thanks. The oiled boiled when running...

Hi!

Thanks. The oiled boiled when running WOT until I installed a oil cooler. Acceleration is a must over top speed. I estimate I will get 3-5 mph higher top speed. Curious about mid range fuel...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-13-2025, 04:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,617
Posted By Toffen

Phantom 25 - upgrade from 450R to 500R

Hi,

Hope you are well.


Its my 5th season with my 450R now. Still running Max 5 ST 15,25 x 27 with great performance. The warranty expire next summer, and I will try to sell my 450R and...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-24-2025, 03:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 976
Posted By Toffen

Code 4602-23 - Mercury 450R

Hi!

I have a Phantom 25 with a 2021 model 450R. It has 485 hours on it without major engine issues. Replaced starter and steering cylinder under warranty.

However, last year we experienced that...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-30-2024, 12:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 496
Posted By Toffen

V8 450R vs V10 400R - engine height

Hi!

Do you know how much taller a V10 400R is compared to a V8 450R ? I have read that the V10 is as tall as a 400R L6.

All the best, Toffen
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-24-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,047
Posted By Toffen

HI! The pictures are of the sister ship. The...

HI!

The pictures are of the sister ship. The test included twin 500R´s.

The reason for me to consider to sell my 450R is warranty. Next summer will be the last summer with one, and it's easier...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-24-2024, 06:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,047
Posted By Toffen

Hi, I see the point, but the Technohull 38...

Hi,

I see the point, but the Technohull 38 grand sport is 3,500 kilo dry weight. Phantom 25 is approx 1,200 kilo.

Cheers Toffen
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-24-2024, 05:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,047
Posted By Toffen

Hi! New test...

Hi!

New test https://www.yachtingnews.com/technohull-38-grand-sport/ with twin 500R.

3000 rpm = 64,1 liter / 2 = 32 liter per engine
3500 rpm = 82,1 liter / 2 = 41,1 liter per engine
4000 rpm...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-24-2024, 04:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,047
Posted By Toffen

Hi! When I swopped from 350 Sci to 400R,...

Hi!

When I swopped from 350 Sci to 400R, midrange fuel flow was the same.

I have asked the national distributor to provide some fuel data.

Cheers Toffen
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-23-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,047
Posted By Toffen

Hi! There is a test when the engine consume...

Hi!

There is a test when the engine consume 56 liters at 3,700 rpms. My 450R consumes almost the same. 48-50 liters at 3,500 rpms and approx 60 liters at 4,000 rpms.

So hopefully its a hope :)...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-16-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,047
Posted By Toffen

Fuel flow Mercury 450R vs 500R

Hi!

I hope you are well.

I have a Phantom 25 1985 model straight V hull with a Mercury 450R. Max speed so far is 94 mph at 6,300 rpms spinning a Max5 ST 15,25 x 27 pitch prop.
Fuel prices in...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-23-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,670
Posted By Toffen

Mercury 450R vs 500R vs 400R

Hi!

I have a 450R 2021 model, and it is in its 4th season. The warranty expire spring 2026, and I am quietly looking at options for it. Either 400R or 500R. The price difference is approx USD...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-09-2024, 04:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 613
Posted By Toffen

Hi! Thanks :) I have checked Livorsi...

Hi!

Thanks :)

I have checked Livorsi "PARMS" and it's the latest software in the tach. When I look at the setup, I see the tach shows "4 stroke outboard" - not Verado. When I look at the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-05-2024, 03:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 613
Posted By Toffen

Livorsi Vantage oil temp and oil level not working

Hi!

I have a 450R and use Livorsi Vantage View gauges plus a MercMonitor. The instruments are 12 years old, and worked all fine with my 400R. When I replaced the 400R with my 450R, I lost Oil...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-01-2024, 04:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,783
Posted By Toffen

I am not sure about the joystick but the rigging...

I am not sure about the joystick but the rigging for the 450R is different than the 350 and 400 L6 Verado. I had to buy a new rigging package when I replaced my 400R with 450R.

Cheeers Toffen
Forum: Classic Offshore
02-26-2024, 02:15 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 104,906
Posted By Toffen

Hi! Phantom 25 from 1984 with twin 2.5 EFI...

Hi!

Phantom 25 from 1984 with twin 2.5 EFI SS engines. Picture taken 2006....
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