Hello just bought a new to me boat and decides to join.

[ClassicCat]

Hi just bought a boat a Cougar 25 MTR tunnel and decided this was the place to join.
Glad to be a part of the forums and looking forward to learning and also sharing some knowledge.

[half fast]

What drive is that ? What power ? cool ride !!!! hf...

[ClassicCat]

The drive is a Sternpowr.Built big block chevy with a little over 600HP.
Thanks.Nice GN

[Hot Shot Merc]

can you post a side pic of that out-drive? Never seen that before.

[Riverratt]

I see Pennsylvania tags. Where did you pick it up?

[XstreamVking]

Serious steering set up on that drive too.

[99fxst99]

Stern Power was a drive builder for many years. Non-shifting with engine mounted transmission, like the Mercruiser TR and TRS drives. Available with the "speedmaster" unit, or conventional 16" or 20" props.Be careful with it. Parts are on the shelf next to the proverbial hen's teeth. Trim cylinder seals are prone to blow out if you back down too hard.I was working with the NAVSEA small boat division when the Navy phased them out, due to the company going in and out of business, and being sold regularly. Used properly, and within their limits, they were fairly reliable drives. I have even seen them behind 370hp Cummins diesels. We just could not get parts.Should you fall in love with the boat and want to upgrade the drive, Konrad Marine developed a refit kit for the Navy RIB boats that may work for you. And the Konrad IS tough.

[ClassicCat]

can you post a side pic of that out-drive? Never seen that before.

Here you go

[ClassicCat]

I see Pennsylvania tags. Where did you pick it up?

Allentown Pa.

[ClassicCat]

Stern Power was a drive builder for many years. Non-shifting with engine mounted transmission, like the Mercruiser TR and TRS drives. Available with the "speedmaster" unit, or conventional 16" or 20" props.Be careful with it. Parts are on the shelf next to the proverbial hen's teeth. Trim cylinder seals are prone to blow out if you back down too hard.I was working with the NAVSEA small boat division when the Navy phased them out, due to the company going in and out of business, and being sold regularly. Used properly, and within their limits, they were fairly reliable drives. I have even seen them behind 370hp Cummins diesels. We just could not get parts.Should you fall in love with the boat and want to upgrade the drive, Konrad Marine developed a refit kit for the Navy RIB boats that may work for you. And the Konrad IS tough.

Thanks for the input.
I have a spare drive and for now have a place to get parts.
For how long who knows.
But its all good for now.

[ClassicCat]

Serious steering set up on that drive too.

The boat has a lot of high quality parts in it.
The steering, transmission, engine etc.
I am very happy with it so far.
I had to fix a few things but thats boating.

[Hot Shot Merc]

Thats a crazy looking lower :thumbsup:

[delawarerick]

Welcome nice boat any performance numbers?

[CUDA]

Sweet!

[Dave Strong]

Welcome.

Dave

[ClassicCat]

Welcome nice boat any performance numbers?

Thanks.I've had it above 80 according to gps.
Its got more in it but I didnt want to push it until I got a few things sorted out and got used to it.
Mainly it was a shakedown to see what it needed and things I want to change.

[ClassicCat]

Thanks to everyone for a warm welcome.

[perfmarine1]

Welcome, sweet ride!

[eli]

cool lookin drive boat looks very nice looks to be kept

[tunnelmike]

Nice ride ! Welcome to the site. Plenty of great information here. Mike.