Big news !!! Getting my first 450r next week!

[WILDMAN]

Man I'm so excited!

[TwzteD]

Cool, guess you can test it like you did for the 300r for everyone else who cant get one or afford one :D

[Printpresswrench]

Yes!!!!! What hull? Inquiring minds want to know.

[WILDMAN]

It's going on the yellow and black 22 Liberator that I'm painting now. Pics under "Widman's Garage"

[SS Minnow]

So, when will the warranty period start?



I kid, I kid. Cannot wait to see it.

[Robby321]

"going on the yellow and black 22 Liberator"

Curious what the outcome results will be! Should be a beast!

[TwzteD]

Should put one on the superboat too!

[JPEROG]

Whats the fastest 22 so far? you can bet that its just about to be shattered (130 is within reach now). We will have a other boats in the water when this deal goes out for the first time.

Joe

[WILDMAN]

I ordered a 38" x 15.25" five blade Hill cleaver for it. With the 1.60 case at 6400, it comes out to 143 mph before slip. That prop on a 21-22 Liberator only sees 4% slip, so I'm guess 130 is attainable. The 300R has run 113-114 on a 21. I ran 129 in my twin flamed 21 Liberator and it felt like it was on rails so 130 should not have any handling issues.

[John Hice]

Thats smokin in a 22' boat! I'll leave that hi-speed stuff to you professionals.....

[Merc 2.5]

Just plz post ur videos as u usually do. I was gonna ask if it was goin on 21 or a 22 ,but it was kinda a joke but since it is goin on 22 , I cant wait see results, u r a wildman , hope to see u shatter 130 tho , good luck and b safe

[JPEROG]

Thats smokin in a 22' boat! I'll leave that hi-speed stuff to you professionals.....

Isn't that about the speed that you will fire up the pusher lol... Its fast for a reliable 87 octane sipper-

Joe

[alwhite00]

What’s the ETA on that 450?

[eli]

130 with single 450 on a 22 would be sweet on 87 was talk about a 450 on my 22 twister vs twin 260,s in my next life

[home made tunnel]

Dangggggg - 450 single on a 22'. All the bass boat guys are gunna drool. I wonder how many of those fishin companies are eyeballing the 450.
Imagine it on an aluminum Lund!

[WILDMAN]

The 450 will be at my dealer Tuesday. I'll get it when I get back from out of town on the 9th. I'll finish the paint on the 22 next week. I also have 7 300R's coming next week. Gonna be an expensive week! 450's take 89 octane gas. I don't believe anyone or even Mercury has put a single 450 on a boat yet. Maybe they want me to be the first to die!

[Greg G]

Make sure your Will and Insurance policies are all updated ........................... :eek:

[blkmtrfan]

Can't wait for the results!!!

[Dave S]

I am stilll wating on my Merc wareettee...My 135 has leaking round the plugs,,,,,,Dm l6

[FrenchPhil]

Now you'll need a 6 blade 16" cleaver...

[FUJIMO]

I ordered a 38" x 15.25" five blade Hill cleaver for it. With the 1.60 case at 6400, it comes out to 143 mph before slip. That prop on a 21-22 Liberator only sees 4% slip, so I'm guess 130 is attainable. The 300R has run 113-114 on a 21. I ran 129 in my twin flamed 21 Liberator and it felt like it was on rails so 130 should not have any handling issues.
...Time for a bigger lake. You know, like Mercury had to. lol

[Li'l Toy]

38"! Wow--whole new world.

[WILDMAN]

It's here !!!

[blkmtrfan]

And it had a painted Sportsmaster like the ones at the big event!

[AZMIDLYF]

Wildman, what is the outlet for on the side of the mid in pic #2?

[Dave S]

Nice looking motor there........

[Petey]

Wildman, what is the outlet for on the side of the mid in pic #2?

Oil drain, quick and easy :cheers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlF2viwQOnc

[home made tunnel]

Sit on it and RIDE IT !

That's basically the price of a new corvette - - - in a box lol. Looks great!

[SS Minnow]

443869

[AZMIDLYF]

A couple of single engine, V bottom boat manufacturers in Europe have taken delivery of them as well. Should be fun to watch. :thumbsup:

[Robby321]

Damn! I was "hooked" in my basic toddler years over when first heard a DockBuster IL6, across the lake. Then my brother a Baby Switzer, 20 H, Years of Mercs to my XS1500. But I tell ya RIGHT NOW! Merc STILL "gets it", performance and STYLE! My bud has new 27 Speedster, twin 400R's...(either I shrunk. or them motors are MASSIVE!_)

[WILDMAN]

Boat paint is complete. Rigging will start this week.








https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=444198&d=1562976999

[CUDA]

Nice

[powerabout]

that will look great with a black yellow engine combo, great stuff Wildman

[Dd24skater]

Subscribed

[Hot Shot Merc]

??? Update?

[blkmtrfan]

??? Update?

Rob, check here:

https://www.screamandfly.com/showthread.php?344693-Starting-a-new-22-Liberator-today

[Hot Shot Merc]

Rob, check here:

https://www.screamandfly.com/showthread.php?344693-Starting-a-new-22-Liberator-today:thumbsup:

[JLanier571]

One's going on an LCB 21 early next year ;) I can't wait!!

[WILDMAN]

Getting there !https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=446290&d=1565222923

[gotboostedvr6]

Any idea how fast it will go?

[WILDMAN]

I'm guessing 130+. The 300R's run 112-113. 38" Hill 5 blade cleaver and a 1.60 case. Slip has been 4% on the V8's with the Hill cleaver. At 4% slip, that comes out to 137 at 6400

[perfmarine1]

Wildman, I'm not a fan of yellow but man that thing is nice. That picture from the back makes that motor look huge compared to the boat

[baja200merk]

I'm guessing 130+. The 300R's run 112-113. 38" Hill 5 blade cleaver and a 1.60 case. Slip has been 4% on the V8's with the Hill cleaver. At 4% slip, that comes out to 137 at 6400

It should be close. You have been that fast with the same hp 20 yrs ago. Be safe keep us posted. :thumbsup:

[Robby321]

Getting there !https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=446290&d=1565222923

Dude ya nailed it! And those motors ARE LARGE