Muhaha... :) :grinser010: :)


Someone sent me a p.m. indicating that this maybe the last 34 to be built for a while. that really got me thinking about the 34 and tot to myself...if no one buys her, I will go fast forward and hang twin outboards on the back.


I need to get out yonder very soon!

I want to ask for opinions on this. as I think the twin STR engines will come close to the performance of the Tripple 300XS


just looking at the pure math of it all (not including the extra torque that the tripples will have)

3 x 300HP = 900HP tripple 300xs

2 x 375HP = 750HP twin STR

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difference is 150HP in favor of the tripples

but now:

remove from that 150 surplus, the extra weight of the 3rd motor

remove from that again the drag of the extra motor

it would seem that the tripples, and this is just comparing pure HP numbers, is ahead by no more than 60HP or 70HP


according to STR, the heads need a refresh every 500 hours.

Simple answer, a 30-32- cat twin 300xs. 100 + Done The End.

buhahaha

that would be The-End

when I stuff the nose of a cat at 100MPH :grinser010:


or any boat at 100...buhahaha


...but let's not go there :)

Go with the 2 STR's and get that bad boy in the water.
What is rigged weight with fuel? 5500lbs +/-
So with twin 300's it should be some where near 74+/- and
Twin STR's 750 = 81+/-

those #s sound accurate

buhahaha:)

I only want to make history in these web pages if we can introduce a new power source to us enthusiasts.

A power source that is forward thinking and out-of-the-so-called "box" thinking

...yes I will be the guinea-pig for my fellow SB bruthas

...and try out STR

...follow this thread for more upcoming info

just got off the fone with Diamond marine

http://diamondmarine.com/


and they are building a new big HP outboard motor out of the 300X platform. everything else is hush hush at this point

Will begin delivery this Fall.

expected HP is upwards of 375+

just completed email exchanges with Shaun at STR

he also does mods on 300X outboards creating upwards of 375 HP

he currently is completing the testing of a pair of 300X with 375HP. He's testing on his 28 foot cat and is getting some phenominal high end numbers!

these engines are up for sale at $13K each.

New pics uploaded to:

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o40605-en.html


SPECIFICATIONS
5 Year Hull Warranty
Length: 33' 7"
Beam: 8' 6"
Cockpit seating: 6
Cabin head room: 5'
Bunks: 3-4 Adults
Degree V: 24 degrees
Fuel capacity: 150 gallons

No cabin liner weight: Apx. 3,800 lbs. :eek:

New description added:

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o40605-en.html

Good info for those contemplating on getting Verado 300HP. There are two gear cases you can choose from:


http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...o-350-sci.html

Has this boat ever been in the water???

What kind of performance numbers did you see with the Verados?

This boat is not for actual use ! It's for mocking up and were trying to make the longest thread in OSO history .. If you buy it your not allowed to splash it , your only allowed to try different motors on it and talk about stuff you would like to do .
LOL !

Beleive me when I say I understand the frustrations of the SB community...but more soo for me.


Only a couple of guys out there know the real reason for the removal of the outboard engines.

Kevin, SAW has never splashed. I am hoping someone else can take the reigns on this beauty of a boat and have some real fun with her. SAW is also listed in the classified section of OSO. Where do you currently do your boating Kevin?

I split time between Big Bear Lake CA, Annapolis MD and LI NY.

Good luck finishing the project. It would be a shame to stay dry after 3 1/2 years!

Noli I have no frustrations toward you or anyone in my Superboat family . I love all of you but I also love a good joke !

Just came across these engine upgrades companies:

Simon Motorsports and Dave Bush Racing:



http://www.davebushracing.com/ecu-re-mapping-101.html

http://www.simonmotorsports.com/page13.html

front intakes for Opti's
 

For owners of 250 & 300 Opti's

if you want a front intake instead of the rear intake (causing salt water mist to be sucked in), here's a product about to hit market:


http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ml#post3480822

Outboards Are Cool Again

and did I mention the 34 I'm sellin' is an outboard model? :grinser010:



Photo credit:

Sport Boat Magazine
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So excited!
 

Noli,
I'm on my way! So excited to pick up the boat and finally meet you in person. See you in the morning.
Cheers,
Dave

Sold my SAW 34
 

David,

It was a pleasure to finally meet you. I'm soo glad that the boat is now owned by an incredible guy and by another Superboat enthusiast. We're all hoping that you keep this thread alive and update us with all your thoughts and plans and completed tasks on the 34, with lots 'o pictures. We told you it was a big arse boat :)

As I was following you on highway 135 ( just off of Sunrise Highway ) I took a long look at what was my dream boat. She definitely belongs to a better owner now. The Superboats have these classic lines that are unmistakably a Superboat!

Good luck with the 34 and wish you a speedy build so that we can all see this beautiful 34 finally splash!


How was the drive back?

Here are a couple of pics with David pulling her out of OceanOutboard showroom.

The rig rides pretty leveled! I'm glad the hitch had the same fit on David's truck!

Congrats to noli and Dave!

34 Arrived at new home Safe and Sound
 

Thanks for the kind words Noli. It was great to meet up and the transaction, although made me broke, was an absolute pleasure. You're a gentleman and a pleasure to deal with. Don't consider the dream dead, as my invitation is wide open for you to come on up for a ride when she's done. Some of the most incredible boating in the world is in the 30,000 Islands area.

The ride home was smooooth sailing although the fuel capacity in the Tundra has much to be desired. It could use a huge auxilliary tank. Hmmm, wonder where I could find one of those ;-) It's a bit like a long distance ride on a streetbike: always keeping an eye out for the next gas station! Lots of compliments at every gas station along the way and thumbs-ups from motorists passing by. Crossing the border had one glitch, but I managed to get through it unscathed. I guess there was one other problem... all the tax I had to pay!

I parked it at the back of a big truck stop to grab a bite at 4am on Saturday night (Sunday morning actually), just so I could walk across the big lot to look at it longer. I thought to myself: wow, that's one of those boats that people of all backgrounds gather 'round to check it out. Then it hit me, that boat is mine! Wow! I actually let out an audible "Woo hoo!!!".

I took it straight to my marina where my best friend works, to show it off, and just couldn't resist floating it in at the ramp. As an empty hull it obviously floats with the stern quite high and the bow down low. I thought it would be fun to pull my 24 along side it for comparison, and what a site that is to see!

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OMG, what a difference 10 feet makes! The 24 looks like a bit of a snack for the 34

In honour of Noli, I will definitely keep this thread alive with pics of the build through to completion. I'm not as dilligent of a photographer and poster as Noli, and our winters are longer up here so it won't be moving along too fast. I'm not expecting it to be up and running until the spring 2013, but maybe something worthwhile by next summer.

Now the planning begins...

Cheers,
Dave

The pleasure is all mine. Drew (Sales @ OceanOutboard) commented to me and said that he's glad to see the 34 going to a great guy...couldn't agree more

Thanks for the pics, already delivering on your promise:)

The big boat is saying to the little boat " get in my tummeh, I want me a bebe " muhahahaha

Nice to see the 34 finally in the water...looks fast just sitting there!!!

Oh my God! this boat actually got wet???? :eek:

Nice! Glad it worked out for all involved.
So Noli what is next??
I also spoke to Shaune Torrente last week and he will be building me a new motor soon.:coolcowboy:

Very nice...let us know how STR works out

please show us pics of every stage of the re-powering

as for me, I gotta talk to JC about a cat he's been promising to build for me :drink:

I'll put $50 in if you'll buy a turn key boat ! lol!

I'll supply a bottle of Dom the first day the cat touches water! :-)

I'll double your 50 !!!! lol lol

I spoke to JC this summer, and I was asking how I want the 32 to be built, and he said you don't need that, I asked for something else, and he said you don't want that...maybe I really don't need that 32....muhahahaha

I will offer up two full days of my labor for free in rigging any long island built boat that noli buys TURN KEY......:drink:

JC also says the 24 runs outta bottom at 80mph... don't believe the hype!

wow, by the end of the week I will have a boat for free.

lets tally it up:

Superbabi $100
Joey $50
Kevin bottle DOM($250)
George free riggin

I think I will have a free boat by week's end :grinser010:

noli, I do like John, and I will always Love the Superboat Brand, but are you really thinking about 32 SB cat, those molds are Old, there are a lot of other Cats in the 32' range that are Turn Key and ready to go.

Noli, You crack me up! I love your threads!

I am in for $50, and I will make it easier Noli, you dont even need to buy a boat....just take a picture of yourself in one in the water....lol:)

And when doesnt JC say....you dont need it, you dont want it, why do you need it :)