I agree, the newer velocity are a bit heavier...I would have a difficult time keeping up with the guys that own the lighter versions.
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I agree, the newer velocity are a bit heavier...I would have a difficult time keeping up with the guys that own the lighter versions.
Velocity 3.6GT-Thanks for the Heads up, you might need more then just a prop to catch me though ;-)
Hey Guys
Sound like we got a race coming.
As far as the 300 Evinrude. All I have to say is with snowmobiles Bombardier is a relentless competitor. I'm an Arctic Cat guy and the back & forth with SkiDoo has been brutal over the years. I really think Mercury is gona have their hands full with Evinrude in the near future. I bet they will go beyond 300 and take the lead in HP. OK! I guess its time for everybody to start yellin at me now.
There is no doubt in my mind that the etec's are great motor's. They make good power, and stand up to some tough abuse, but Merc 3L parts wll have to be extinct and far gone before I put something different on my transom!!!!! My boat will see every bit of 85 mph with that fishing motor bolted to the back of it. Who wants to place there bets that it wont.... Hell running 79 and change every day is boring already LOL
Hey Mike
For now I'm with ya. I love my Mercs but if they came out with a 400 and Merc doesn't have anything to compete, that may catch your interest. 3 400s on my Sutphen would be cool.
Mike,
I just ordered a Turbo TXP OT-4, it's very similar to the Trophy but it has a little more diameter. 13 3/4 vs. 14 3/8.
As you know I did well with the Turbo 3 blade 25P.
I am thinking a 26P and a 4th blade should help lower the RPMs, I am on the rev limiter now. I think when I had the 3 blade serviced they took some cup out.
James- 400 hp that weighs in close to the weight of a 2 stroke v6 gets my vote too! But until they produce it im keepin my merc!
HighVelocity- I just ordered a new prop also, I will keep you guys posted
Mike I'm not talking 4 stroke. Its gota be a 2 stroke or it will be too heavy.
4 strokes belong in the boat.
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Originally Posted by JamesGang
My friend eric (87starflite on here) and I ran the boat tonight. There was a pretty good wind kickin out of the southwest, and i had to run down the channel next to ocean parkway to find some semi decent water. Video proof 74-75mph with 2 guys and heavy on fuel running through rough stuff
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqhFoi51Rzs
And yes the camera angle absolutely sucks
Whats the take on props.Ive been running a trophy plus and tried a tempest plus and felt that carried the bow very well as well.3 blade seems to run just a bit more on the top end.Anyone run any of the 3 blade turbo props with any luck or a ballistic or any other besides the tempest that may be another option?THanks Aaron
Mike come to the dark side...... Hope to see ya at Schroon. Bring your A game...
If I remember correctly I walked off on you multiple times, with my father in the boat, I think your the one who needs your A game not me.......... LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by VELOCITY 3.6GT
Schroon is cancelled, and I couldnt make it anyway. Come down to Molefest and run in the real water!! Forget that freshwater nonsense
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Originally Posted by mikeylarge
If by real water you mean expose my boat to salt ... no thanks.... never seen it never will. If by walk on you mean have a running start then i guess we'll have to meet again. Hope all is well. Enjoy Molefest.
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Originally Posted by mikeylarge
Thats cosidered rough stuff :nonod:.Looks like a nice calm day of boating compared to what we end up running in.