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Old 02-14-2015 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Nastybug
Was Just asked to confirm what color motors I wanted. All being done while everybody is still down at the boat show face to face. I got black of course. White looked OK but the black seems much more menacing.
Black please. White will look reto like my old OMC on the 21

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Old 02-14-2015 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Nastybug
Was Just asked to confirm what color motors I wanted. All being done while everybody is still down at the boat show face to face. I got black of course. White looked OK but the black seems much more menacing.
Did you see the white with the color accents and not just black? I thought they looked pretty cool but would depend on the paint job of the boat.
Should be interesting to see how the DCB runs
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Old 02-14-2015 | 05:55 PM
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Ya Dcb should have been in the water in Miami for the show but they just couldn't get it done in time.
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Old 02-14-2015 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by skate
Black please. White will look reto like my old OMC on the 21

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Yea I had a couple of those white omc V8s many moons ago
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Old 02-14-2015 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Double Rigged
Well let's see. A new Verado 400 will be around $31k with a sportmaster based on what i found out today. Motor weighs 670lbs. A 557 Seven marine is 75k no sportmaster and weighs in at a around 1000 pounds.
Looks like a no brainer for me. MERCURY all the way. If you are going to spend that kind of money get IO package.
If you shop around a much better deal can be had on the 400 FYI

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Old 02-16-2015 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by da*****rcury
If you shop around a much better deal can be had on the 400 FYI
Thanx David, They're coming straight to Skater from Merc. Cant imagine going out buying them somewhere else and shipping them to Skater to be rigged. Gotta believe Id have to save a bundle on them to make it work. Besides don't think I could even get them without Pete's Juice. They are coming before the end of March and I believe they are pretty much just passing thru there cost to me. Steve.
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Old 02-16-2015 | 11:24 PM
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These new motors came out just in time for your build Steve! It's going to be a great boat with those 400s on the back. Make certain the boat is rigged keeping the cg in mind at all times. I don't think many realize just how heavy two of those 400s on the back are going to be. Triple 2.5/280/ROS (840 total hp) would be almost 200 pounds lighter than what you'll have on the transom. Triple 300X (990 total hp) motors are only 35 pounds heavier than the twin 400 setup you will have. I'm certain Pete will put everything forward he can, and run 3" adjustable R&R manual jackplates to keep the motors as close to the transom as possible and still have adjustability. I personally would have a ballast tank installed/plumbed forward. Even for smooth water running, the boat might like additional weight forward for when you're not trying for top speed. I personally don't like tunnel tabs or trim tabs on an outboard cat, as when you don't need them, you're burdened with the extra weight back on the transom. If you were racing offshore, I might have a different opinion, but not for pleasure use. Having the ability to add/subtract weight up forward on the fly to adjust the cg for different load/water conditions will be very beneficial to your setup. Hell, I wish I had it in my 28 w/ those heavy XSs on the back! Anyways, keep us all posted and continue to share pics as the boat progresses. Can't wait to see it all come together for you!
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Old 02-17-2015 | 05:27 AM
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What about the steering, I would want a rear tie bar. Is someone going to build something?
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Old 02-17-2015 | 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by skate
Black please. White will look reto like my old OMC on the 21

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I know that 21.........when did you own it?
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Old 02-17-2015 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Skater30
These new motors came out just in time for your build Steve! It's going to be a great boat with those 400s on the back. Make certain the boat is rigged keeping the cg in mind at all times. I don't think many realize just how heavy two of those 400s on the back are going to be. Triple 2.5/280/ROS (840 total hp) would be almost 200 pounds lighter than what you'll have on the transom. Triple 300X (990 total hp) motors are only 35 pounds heavier than the twin 400 setup you will have. I'm certain Pete will put everything forward he can, and run 3" adjustable R&R manual jackplates to keep the motors as close to the transom as possible and still have adjustability. I personally would have a ballast tank installed/plumbed forward. Even for smooth water running, the boat might like additional weight forward for when you're not trying for top speed. I personally don't like tunnel tabs or trim tabs on an outboard cat, as when you don't need them, you're burdened with the extra weight back on the transom. If you were racing offshore, I might have a different opinion, but not for pleasure use. Having the ability to add/subtract weight up forward on the fly to adjust the cg for different load/water conditions will be very beneficial to your setup. Hell, I wish I had it in my 28 w/ those heavy XSs on the back! Anyways, keep us all posted and continue to share pics as the boat progresses. Can't wait to see it all come together for you!
Amen brother!
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