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krakmeup 01-26-2007 09:11 AM

Re: New Y2K Build
 
It prob comes down to $$ - are the custom shops competitive??

Pat McPherson 01-26-2007 09:22 AM

Re: New Y2K Build
 

Originally Posted by Pure Energy (Post 2005794)
Any thoughts about getting away from Merc and going with a custom builder and a Konrad? I know everyone wants the Merc warrenty, but I think a custom boat deseves custom power!:D

There is a 30' at the shop getting big custom power and a Konrad Ace package.
The boat has been sitting for almost a year though...:rolleyes:
Come on Rob, ship that engine...:D

Pat McPherson 01-26-2007 10:23 AM

Re: New Y2K Build
 

Originally Posted by krakmeup (Post 2005802)
It prob comes down to $$ - are the custom shops competitive??

I think the $$ an OEM boat builder pays for a Merc 496HO Bravo X package would be tough for a custom engine builder to beat.
Now for less then the $$ Merc Racing packages cost, you can get similar if not more HP from a custom builder.

Stormrider 01-26-2007 10:41 AM

Re: New Y2K Build
 

Originally Posted by Pat McPherson (Post 2005885)
I think the $$ an OEM boat builder pays for a Merc 496HO Bravo X package would be tough for a custom engine builder to beat.
Now for less then the $$ Merc Racing packages cost, you can get similar if not more HP from a custom builder.

Hmmm. 25,000for a merc 525, or 30,000 for a zul 750.
If you live on LI its a no brainer. but an xr its may not hang in there... hence the konrad.

TeamSaris 01-26-2007 03:01 PM

Re: New Y2K Build
 
:cool: :cool:

We got you covered on the Konrad.

Superbabi 01-26-2007 03:15 PM

Re: New Y2K Build
 
Custom motors ??? Im sure there are loads of motor builders all over the country that are great at there craft, many of who chat at OSO. If you do live in there back yard and they can warranty what they build and the price is right perhaps a smart choice. But in my opinion there is no better choice than MERC RACING. Warranty service world wide !!!!!

Stormrider 01-26-2007 10:01 PM

Re: New Y2K Build
 
superbabi, when does your warranty run out?
jk... i hear you about stock motors.

Superbabi 01-27-2007 04:35 AM

Re: New Y2K Build
 

Originally Posted by Stormrider (Post 2006729)
superbabi, when does your warranty run out?
jk... i hear you about stock motors.

My 600 sci warranty ran out last year and MERC RACING still covered some issues well after the warranty. As for stock motors, does anyone think the 850 and the 1075 are stock motors ???:D

Stormrider 01-27-2007 07:44 AM

Re: New Y2K Build
 
they are all stock till ya f' w/ them.

MDGperformance 01-27-2007 05:42 PM

Re: New Y2K Build
 
Is black and white hull still available,I have been thinking about building one with MDG582/750hp with konrad drive


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