500 lb motor on a vector?

**gdp** · 08-14-2018, 06:38 AM

Anybody hang a 500lb motor on a vector? Did it want to sink? Would you do it again? Handling bad? New high horse power motors are so heavy.

**Captaincj** · 08-14-2018, 10:40 AM

Should be fine as long as you use at least 12" of setback...

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**XstreamVking** · 08-14-2018, 11:27 AM

IMO the heavier the engine the less setback needed. I have run 505# optis on my V-King with no issues.

**Captaincj** · 08-14-2018, 11:31 AM

Yeah, I was joking...

500lbs on a Vector is probably pretty questionable to begin with with NO setback. I don't think they handle weight as well as a Viking/V-King.

**Captaincj** · 08-14-2018, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by XstreamVking

IMO the heavier the engine the less setback needed. I have run 505# optis on my V-King with no issues.

Speaking of 505#s on a V-KING, how would you like to have one of those new 300 Merc V8s on yours? It's about 500# isn't it?

You think that's a good choice or not?

**XstreamVking** · 08-14-2018, 12:54 PM

It would be interesting capt...But the V-Kings will handle anything you can bolt on it. As long as you have the nads to drive it.

**1BadAction** · 08-14-2018, 01:15 PM

Vectors handle like ass with normal weight V6s on them, I wouldn't mess with anything heavier.

**Capt.Insane-o** · 08-14-2018, 01:32 PM

I have my 15inch motor bolted right to the transom

**Captaincj** · 08-14-2018, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by XstreamVking

It would be interesting capt...But the V-Kings will handle anything you can bolt on it. As long as you have the nads to drive it.

I’m certain I don’t have the nads yet. With the reported torque of that V8, it would have to be an upset-event every time you pressed the gas peddle on a little V-King!