15 400R news

[SCT]

Like someone stated earlier in the thread, how do you lose 66 lbs by going from 20" to 15" mid?
also, what did the Omc V8 weigh back in the day?

[baja200merk]

A v8 weighs about 550

[skaterjim]

Just so you guys know I got the fat B--ch 2550 stock no rigging no motors. most of you start out much lighter than that. i think skater says 2100 so I started 450 in the hole.

[Double Rigged]

Just so you guys know I got the fat B--ch 2550 stock no rigging no motors. most of you start out much lighter than that. i think skater says 2100 so I started 450 in the hole.

Like I said. 300x power and a great set up....

[tux974]

300x power and a great set up

My 28 ran extremely well with 300X motors!
As for fuel consumption it never really mattered to me, I just wanted power and speed!

[steve123]

1985 Evinrude 3.6XP 20". 565LBS.

[Rayzor]

Just so you guys know I got the fat B--ch 2550 stock no rigging no motors. most of you start out much lighter than that. i think skater says 2100 so I started 450 in the hole.

What does your rig weigh ready for the water Jim, no fuel? Don't tell me you've never weighed it! Mine was 5,860 #s on the trailer, went and dropped the boat in the water and took the trailer straight back to the scales and weighed it at 1,980 #s. The boat had 10 gallons of gas and 6 gallons of oil on board (100 #s). So that's how I know mine weighs 3,780 #s dry, but ready for the water (full interior, stereo, two Braille 17# batteries, on-board battery charger, props on and ready for fuel/oil). Even though you started with a heavy bare boat, I doubt you're any heavier than mine after you've starved yours over the past 10 years.

[Rayzor]

My 28 ran extremely well with 300X motors!
As for fuel consumption it never really mattered to me, I just wanted power and speed!

Didn't you say you got 122 out of yours Tony?

[skaterjim]

What does your rig weigh ready for the water Jim, no fuel? Don't tell me you've never weighed it! Mine was 5,860 #s on the trailer, went and dropped the boat in the water and took the trailer straight back to the scales and weighed it at 1,980 #s. The boat had 10 gallons of gas and 6 gallons of oil on board (100 #s). So that's how I know mine weighs 3,780 #s dry, but ready for the water (full interior, stereo, two Braille 17# batteries, on-board battery charger, props on and ready for fuel/oil). Even though you started with a heavy bare boat, I doubt you're any heavier than mine after you've starved yours over the past 10 years.

Dale I never did weigh it.

[tux974]

Didn't you say you got 122 out of yours Tony?

Dale, with all do respect I'm not getting into the debate on #'s!
The only thing I will say is I loved my X's and would only run those motors if fuel consumption was not a concern.
I have run along here on LI with Jim, Charlie T, Joey Imp in crazy Nick's 28 and VinnyR and all I will say is the mail was moving right along!! Jim was always up front though!

[powerabout]

How much less fuel does the DFI xs use?

[Rayzor]

Dale I never did weigh it.

So I'm the only weirdo that's weighed most of his boats? Well, whatever your 28 weighs, it doesn't really matter, because it's fast as hell..............and beautiful too!

[Rayzor]

Dale, with all do respect I'm not getting into the debate on #'s!
The only thing I will say is I loved my X's and would only run those motors if fuel consumption was not a concern.
I have run along here on LI with Jim, Charlie T, Joey Imp in crazy Nick's 28 and VinnyR and all I will say is the mail was moving right along!! Jim was always up front though!

I do hear there's a lot of fast 28s back East..........with Jim's being one of the fastest twins for sure. The funny thing about the #s debate is that we're all just bull****ting about being the king of the ants! Lol......... With 180mph on-up inboards commonplace nowadays, we're all just slow-pokes in our wackers!

[tux974]

I do hear there's a lot of fast 28s back East..........with Jim's being one of the fastest twins for sure. The funny thing about the #s debate is that we're all just bull****ting about being the king of the ants! Lol......... With 180mph on-up inboards commonplace nowadays, we're all just slow-pokes in our wackers!

Dale, it is all in the water..... Jim just knows how to get that last bit out of it, plenty of R&D there!! Not to mention he can drive that thing.....
Your boat is awesome! You have done an absolutely fantastic job!!! IMPO, I would just enjoy it and not be too concerned about that last 1,2,3 extra miles hr!

[Rayzor]

How much less fuel does the DFI xs use?

I've had 28s with 2.5s, 3.0s and now 3.2s - I honestly think the XSs burn 40%-50% less fuel at cruise (5,000rpm). At WOT, I think they only burn about 20%-25% less fuel than the standard EFI 2.5/3.0 motors. The XSs do however burn more oil (imo).