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Orthobam 10-28-2012 07:18 AM
Originally Posted by blume (Post 3804248)
Really?
Really.

I am due for a rebuild after next summer so why not put that money towards 700s and keep my Sterlings for the next owner if he wants to go back to that.

Again, not looking for 150mph. Would rather have a boat that goes 115 and
1) Starts every time
2) Is easy to dock
3) Runs on pump gas
4) Doesn't break by just looking at it wrong.
5) Goes several hundred hours between rebuilds

There are plenty of 40'+ MTIs (including new ones) with 525s and 700s so what would be wrong with putting them in a Skater? Do they weigh too much?

Myskater40 10-28-2012 03:04 PM
700's would be a great package for you and yes they will be reliable and get you to 115. Great idea

blume 10-28-2012 06:47 PM
Originally Posted by Orthobam (Post 3804335)
Really.

I am due for a rebuild after next summer so why not put that money towards 700s and keep my Sterlings for the next owner if he wants to go back to that.

Again, not looking for 150mph. Would rather have a boat that goes 115 and
1) Starts every time
2) Is easy to dock
3) Runs on pump gas
4) Doesn't break by just looking at it wrong.
5) Goes several hundred hours between rebuilds

There are plenty of 40'+ MTIs (including new ones) with 525s and 700s so what would be wrong with putting them in a Skater? Do they weigh too much?
Sorry, I was thinking 46'. A 40' Skater is a big boat compared to a 40' MTI, not wanting to start anything with that commit either. 700's would be ok and have ok speed. Would probably need a gear change to run properly. Call me if you get a chance.

TxHawk 10-29-2012 11:04 AM
The problem I see with 700's or 525's is the cruising RPM. You are going to run the piss out of them just to keep that big tunnel packed. Maybe gears will fix it, but then you have a pig when it comes to acceleration.

Tborisch 10-30-2012 07:40 AM
Originally Posted by blume (Post 3804248)
Really?
:lolhit:

302Sport 10-30-2012 08:34 AM
:hijack:

blume 10-30-2012 06:31 PM
Originally Posted by 302Sport (Post 3805680)
:hijack:
not hijacked, call me I have an idea

LESSONLEARNED 10-31-2012 02:33 PM
Originally Posted by Orthobam (Post 3804206)
Blume,

Then how fast would mine run with Merc 700s?
I was interested in buying the boat you purchased less power and putting different colored Merc 700's in it...

I would think it would run 120 easily...

nate 11-01-2012 01:40 PM
Originally Posted by 302Sport (Post 3804094)
Really like the 46's. freedom Us1 has got to be one of the nicest. What speeds are they running and with what power. Also really like category 5 and declawed....
I have not idea on your question about build numbers. However from what I have heard declawed is not used much so I bet it could be bought if you were interested

302Sport 11-01-2012 02:52 PM
Where is it?


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