Skater 400r

[JPEROG]

ok, i have had enough, i was never going to say a word? and trust me many people keep forwarding me these post and the article, but? , i have been in the 328 at 103 " the new speed" also, and then we went to 117mph with the triple 300x engines, all this before the latest and updated DBR intake kits were done. triples are not for everyone, it is likely a very nice and more usable recreational boat now with the twin 400R, i like it, but faster than the triples? please?

I thought that Greg had told me he was running over 115 and could cruise at a hundred but I wasn't going to stir anything either. I know its a big boat and the acceleration has to terrible in comparison. I have had 3 triple outboard cats and 3 in a row definitely makes em' go.


Joe

[Ryan Beckley]

Pretty sure, the boat Grant has is a stock 32B tunnel not a 328. I was just over there this morning. The person that purchased this boat came from a Sunsation 34 I/O so the triples OBs weren't really the most "pleasurable" motors. The 3rd motor had been added to the boat, some of the rigging and materials weren't meant for ocean / salt water use and the first weekend he took it out it blew up a gearcase. So with the 400's having just come out that is the route they went. After seeing and hearing the numbers on the first 3 running cats with the 400r. I don't believe anyone is going to find all these magical numbers with ANY hull, until mother Mercury makes some changes. Time will tell.....

[Double Rigged]

I agree with you Joe and Brad! They are doing everything to promote this new motor but for an outboard cat it may not be the fastest solution although for a pleasure boater that likes no smoke, noise, and have warranty it would for them. Personally I would take the new DBR 300x kits JOE? Still patiently waiting and run right by the 400r!

[Rayzor]

Don't expect any big numbers out of Steve's 318/400Rs.........I've already discussed this rig with Pete. It's a standard pleasure layup with full standard interior (4 passenger rear seat, side panels, center console, etc.) - the complete setup will probably weigh close to 5,000 #s ready for the water. Pete figures it will run teens - and I agree with him. It's NOT going to run 120+, unless Mercury turns up the boost when they have it. They're known to do that sorta' thing when it's a high profile build such as Steve's new 318. I've heard of quite a few 700, 850/1075, 1150/1350/1650 boats that were more hp than the Mercury label on the engine stated. As you all know, when you've got access to more boost, hp comes easy. I just spent the weekend in Rick Bowling's 37 w/ 1350s - I can tell you that those motors are very impressive - and his aren't even turned up!

[MODVP22]

Don't expect any big numbers out of Steve's 318/400Rs.........I've already discussed this rig with Pete. It's a standard pleasure layup with full standard interior (4 passenger rear seat, side panels, center console, etc.) - the complete setup will probably weigh close to 5,000 #s ready for the water. Pete figures it will run teens - and I agree with him. It's NOT going to run 120+, unless Mercury turns up the boost when they have it. They're known to do that sorta' thing when it's a high profile build such as Steve's new 318. I've heard of quite a few 700, 850/1075, 1150/1350/1650 boats that were more hp than the Mercury label on the engine stated. As you all know, when you've got access to more boost, hp comes easy. I just spent the weekend in Rick Bowling's 37 w/ 1350s - I can tell you that those motors are very impressive - and his aren't even turned up!

oh come on, Mercury would never do such a thing .

[dbrjoe555]

thanks ron, me too, you are first in line

[Double Rigged]

It appears the 318 Skater at Mercury did not get much testing in today due to some issues they were working out. Looks like we have to wait another day. Maybe they are turning up the boost LOL!

[Dirk Pitt]

its all about white motors

[AZMIDLYF]

Couple more 400r rigs:
http://speedonthewater.com/new-boats...-mph-more-left
http://speedonthewater.com/new-boats...o-400r-engines

[whipper]

Just over a hundred with triple 300X? That seems low. I am doing that with a 36 Talon with triple 300X with the wrong props. I am not done testing props. So far I have not heard any good numbers with these 400R engines yet. Skater has a 318 they are finishing with twin 400R. Should be the one the watch. If it is not 120 mph I would sink it.

interesting there prop choices for those tests? Not what i would have thought at all from the testing Ive seen guys with even the 300xs on sub 22fters want. 15 dia seems to be the norm and even more dia on the smaller hulls for instance. i would think they would want to try a 15 1/4 min dia 34-36 pitch prop on those hulls with a pair of 400,s? DeWalts? I would also say the setback is way to short on the Skater but maybe at 1200+ lbs of outboard little setback is all thats needed evan for a 32fter?. The Nordic deck boat has alot of setback built in. That looks like a really cool 100mph+ usable craft!! i like! i like them both!! If I had the bucks I would take either.

[tux974]

Those are 2 great looking boats and the perfect fit for those 400R motors! Love that Skater!

[Wile E. Coyote]

okay sorry i've had a beer or two so forgive me, but the op just said nice combo....everything following is dreck...to quote murphy brown, drop your pants and ill get a tape measure....seriously folks? you cant appreciate a fine piece of engineering? regardless of how much it falls "SHORT" its still a hell of a rig....as if most of us could afford it...dang.....guess this is why I haven't been here in forever...yeah yeah to save the obvious replys don't worry I don't think im gonna be back much

[AZMIDLYF]

Another 400R set up coming soon...

http://speedonthewater.com/new-boats...oug-wright-cat

[AZMIDLYF]

http://speedonthewater.com/new-boats...n-hits-114-mph

[AZMIDLYF]