Thats My Point On A New Boat It Would Be Easy To Do Well Not Easy Just Easier. Still Extra Work Sanding Cleaning Taping And Spraying. Never Mind Sorry I Brought It Up.

Mike meet me at the Signal 8 !! LOL

Any more photos of this build ???

Also started with this one. Bob and I started laying it up yesturday. We will finish laying up the otherside today.

Boy, you are some busy in Superboat land...:cool:
Is this boat sold or for stock?

How far along is the all white one that will get the 525?
I would assume she's next after MGD boat.

Pat,
The white one has the dash rigged, tabs and gimble on. Plus all the trim pumps in. Coen is finishing the MGD build first though.
This next white hull is also sold. It's getting a 496 HO, but he still might go for the 525.

Great news Rick!
I tell you I just read that article in Power Boat again and I must say a 30' Super with a 496HO is one hell of a package...:cool:
With gas prices what they are, I paid $2.79 today, that 3+mpg at 60mph really stands out. Hell, I know the 502MPI in my 24' burns more than that...:p
Honestly, and no offence to my Superboat brothers Gary and Gary, why would you spend an extra 25K to go 6mph faster?
Those Blue engines sure are perty, but...:rolleyes:

Gotta agree, though always looking for more speed. Last full tank (we carry ~96 gallons) I ran 262 miles on gps (wasn't empty, but did not fill completely afterwards), smiling all the way....

Its only 6mph faster w/ a 525?

Yup, that is what I remember...

Lots of 30 Y2Ks with 496HOs that have run top speeds of 72-74mph.
When Tim owned JCjr's old race boat, I don't believe he ever had her crack 80.
OH-Zone's boat 78-79.
FastEddie said his would run over 80mph with the 496cube 525 HP3.

If you think about it the 6mph increase makes perfect sense. +6 mph, +75 PSHP = +1 mph per +12.5 PSHP

25k gets you a better gimble / drive / exhaust and higher cruise speed . And whats it worth when you pass your buddie ? PRICELESS

I suppose you are right Zup...:drink:

Doesn't the Bravo X drive come with the HP gimble though? And I'm not so sure about those leaky CMIs...

Well said Mike, PRICELESS !!!! If I could,I would spend another 25-50k to get another 10mph with a Big Blue Merc !!!!! :D

Just turn up the boost and buy a spare drive...:evilb:

:D As soon as they crack the code, its a done deal !!!! :D :evilb: :evilb:

People already have.:D

Hmmmmm, for the 600sci ???? Are you sure your info is correct ????

I guess I'm the guilty one for getting us off track on this thread...
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=153279
These guys can reprogram but; I don't think there is an upgrade package for the 525EFI or the 600sci as of yet.

Correct, enough said on the upgrades.There is none at this point.

Pat.....
It's called the " Need For Speed" ;)

I bleieve so, ask Phil Lipshutz.:D

No need to:rolleyes: I spoke to Merc, and Whipple.

We did to, nothing yet:(

Im just saying what Phil told me. Not everyone that can do that has to work at Whipple or Merc. Maybe no one is supposed to know yet.

All due respect, as I don't want this to turn into a bad thread. THERE IS NO UPGRADES.

Ok, now back to the Superboats!!

Thank You.:D Rick, photos please !!!!!!