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KEVLARKAT32 02-09-2011 06:31 PM

My Str 375 Hp Efi Have Zero Hours . That 32 For 70k You Forgot New 30 K Paint Job !!


I Just Have A Problem Paying All The Money For A Used Boat With Old Engines , Paint That I Hate , Rigging That Is A Mess Or Dated . Back In 08 I Thought I Got A Great Deal On My 32 Kevlar - Vinyl Estaer Resin ( No Tank Issues ) On A Super Nice Trailer For 23 K . The Only Way I Did A Project Like This Was , We Paint , Fiberglass And Machine Most Of Parts In House And Hunted Around For Engine Parts And Had The One And Only Shaun Torrente ( F-1 Fame ) Build My 375 -3 Litre Efi Powerheads . I Think All Said And Done My Cost Is Around 50 K

offshoresteve 02-09-2011 07:46 PM


Originally Posted by KEVLARKAT32 (Post 3320271)
My Str 375 Hp Efi Have Zero Hours . That 32 For 70k You Forgot New 30 K Paint Job !!


I Just Have A Problem Paying All The Money For A Used Boat With Old Engines , Paint That I Hate , Rigging That Is A Mess Or Dated . Back In 08 I Thought I Got A Great Deal On My 32 Kevlar - Vinyl Estaer Resin ( No Tank Issues ) On A Super Nice Trailer For 23 K . The Only Way I Did A Project Like This Was , We Paint , Fiberglass And Machine Most Of Parts In House And Hunted Around For Engine Parts And Had The One And Only Shaun Torrente ( F-1 Fame ) Build My 375 -3 Litre Efi Powerheads . I Think All Said And Done My Cost Is Around 50 K

You have done a great job with your boat!I wish I had the time and experience to tackle such a project. What will you be paying for the str 375hp engs.I wish I had known about those before I spent the $$$ on 300xs.

Double Rigged 02-09-2011 07:54 PM


Originally Posted by KEVLARKAT32 (Post 3320097)
I know that 32 is on here and did not want to be the first to say that . The problem I have buying a used OB boat is more likely engines are going to come apart soon after you buy one . I would prefer to buy one without power cheap rather that pay all the money and have it come apart and then your upside down . Just my logic

That's why you buy one with warranties. Not some motors put together in a garage. You are correct 300x's are time bombs. Pay now or pay later.

KEVLARKAT32 02-09-2011 08:18 PM

Trust me shaun is one of two on planet that build stroker motors and Simon is the other . Very well respected in the OB field , kind of like Sterling for O.B power

offshoresteve 02-09-2011 09:09 PM


Originally Posted by KEVLARKAT32 (Post 3320368)
Trust me shaun is one of two on planet that build stroker motors and Simon is the other . Very well respected in the OB field , kind of like Sterling for O.B power

Where is his machine shop? What does he charge for a complete 375hp motor? I think Simmon charges 10.5k for each powerhead you send him.I had Diamond marine build me a set of 340hp 2.5's.They have an incredible machine shop,I wish they would get into the 3.0 market.

lightspeed 02-09-2011 09:14 PM


Originally Posted by KEVLARKAT32 (Post 3320368)
Trust me shaun is one of two on planet that build stroker motors and Simon is the other . Very well respected in the OB field , kind of like Sterling for O.B power

We Are Building A Pair Right Now One Is Assembled ,,Waiting For A Crank For The Other

KEVLARKAT32 02-09-2011 10:00 PM

If you want a 3 Litre stoker you go to Shaun Torrente @ boat42@gmail , he wont touch a 2.5 , these guy's respect each other

Tell him Larry O sent ya

skate 02-09-2011 10:30 PM


Originally Posted by offshoresteve (Post 3320430)
Where is his machine shop? What does he charge for a complete 375hp motor? I think Simmon charges 10.5k for each powerhead you send him.I had Diamond marine build me a set of 340hp 2.5's.They have an incredible machine shop,I wish they would get into the 3.0 market.

Simon was $6500 last year. I've seen 115 with stock 300X's spinning merc 32's and no issues for 250 hours. More Power to you if you want more speed.

skate 02-09-2011 10:37 PM


Originally Posted by KEVLARKAT32 (Post 3320271)
My Str 375 Hp Efi Have Zero Hours . That 32 For 70k You Forgot New 30 K Paint Job !!


I Just Have A Problem Paying All The Money For A Used Boat With Old Engines , Paint That I Hate , Rigging That Is A Mess Or Dated . Back In 08 I Thought I Got A Great Deal On My 32 Kevlar - Vinyl Estaer Resin ( No Tank Issues ) On A Super Nice Trailer For 23 K . The Only Way I Did A Project Like This Was , We Paint , Fiberglass And Machine Most Of Parts In House And Hunted Around For Engine Parts And Had The One And Only Shaun Torrente ( F-1 Fame ) Build My 375 -3 Litre Efi Powerheads . I Think All Said And Done My Cost Is Around 50 K

That's a nice power hull combo do you have any speed or performance inforation yet. My concern with the 30 and 32 Skaters with the 300 XS is dismal perfomace compared to the 28 and same power.

It would be nice to have a larger hull for bigger water yet comparable performane of the 28 with dependable twins.

offshoresteve 02-09-2011 10:55 PM


Originally Posted by KEVLARKAT32 (Post 3320463)
If you want a 3 Litre stoker you go to Shaun Torrente @ boat42@gmail , he wont touch a 2.5 , these guy's respect each other

Tell him Larry O sent ya

I have 3.2 strokers already.I think Diamond will be in the 3.0 liter motors in the future,right now they are covered up with 2.5 work.I think there is plenty of business for more than 2 builders.I just want some feedback from someone that has put some hrs on their motors.I like to run my Skater Hard!! Not a trailer Queen:drink:


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