New 27 Speedster... Mercury 1100

As with any new installation, there's bound to be a setback... Lake Test moved to next week (hopefully)...:skull

Looking forward to the results !

Target to be on the water by Friday...:thumbsup

Wow, that is a big motor in the bilge. I see you had to cut into the storage space behind the rear seat. Is it the same with the Merc 700 to make room for the trans or is the 1100 just that larger in physical size? This is an awesome build and can't wait to see the results. What state will it call home? Will we be seeing this beauty in Havasu?

shueman said:

Target to be on the water by Friday...:thumbsup

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It's Friday, let's see her wet already! [emoji106]

We stuck her a$$ in the pool last night and fired her up...:cool No leaks, no squeaks...
Despite no mufflers, motor runs very low on the db meter...:cool

Monday is now the "target date" for the Lake Test @Elsinore...

Out of the shop and ready for the lake...:thumbsup

Out of the garage...:cool

First Fire...:thumbsup

Damm that boat is pretty! Good job.

So bad asssss!!!!!! Damn thats nice.

Just a couple months ago this was a rendering on a wall. From rendering to first start up, absolutely top notch! Very well done as usual [emoji106]

Boat looks killer and the motor sounds awesome! One day,..well maybe.

Oh Great now I see I need one of these.

How do they connect the water hose to the sponson water pickup tube. My boat has 1 on each sponson one for intercooler and 1 for motor cooling but I have never figured out how to connect a hose to it. Mine potrude thru the bottom at slight angle.:cool

I have been curious and don't want to ask a stupid question but I have to know. On what engine are those new TT merc's based? Are they a mercury exclusive design? pretty damn sick if you ask me. Not super cool or blingy to look at but damn I bet they run like nobody's business.

Glad to see Eliminator turning out some prized pieces too!

J.P. said:

How do they connect the water hose to the sponson water pickup tube. My boat has 1 on each sponson one for intercooler and 1 for motor cooling but I have never figured out how to connect a hose to it. Mine potrude thru the bottom at slight angle.:cool

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Shrink wrap tape...around the hose and stuck to the bottom...

Motor and drive alone must cost 150k? Just beautiful.

scjohn said:

I have been curious and don't want to ask a stupid question but I have to know. On what engine are those new TT merc's based? Are they a mercury exclusive design? pretty damn sick if you ask me. Not super cool or blingy to look at but damn I bet they run like nobody's business.

Glad to see Eliminator turning out some prized pieces too!

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Mercury Racing 1100 (pictured), a 1350 model and a 1650 model (race only)

shueman said:

Shrink wrap tape...around the hose and stuck to the bottom...

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Thank you!

Man that is one fine boat right there. I wish I could see it in person

THAT is my idea of the PERFECT boat ! total sleeper, but bad Arse. Come on Lotto numbers

scjohn said:

I have been curious and don't want to ask a stupid question but I have to know. On what engine are those new TT merc's based? Are they a mercury exclusive design? pretty damn sick if you ask me. Not super cool or blingy to look at but damn I bet they run like nobody's business.

Glad to see Eliminator turning out some prized pieces too!

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They are a Quad camshaft (DOHC), 4 valve per cylinder, 552 cubic inch deal. Very "new school".

Isanger said:

They are a Quad camshaft (DOHC), 4 valve per cylinder, 552 cubic inch deal. Very "new school".

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So this motor is an all in house design my Mercury racing from the pan up?

1350:
[video=youtube;5ZwKvaB3Nb8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZwKvaB3Nb8&feature=player_detailpage[/video]


This is a good one too: [video=youtube;WGVTniwNPb4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGVTniwNPb4[/video]

Thank You Boat 527.

Some Shop Shots...lake test in the morning...:thumbsup

Wow... I love the powertrain pkg, gel, interior. This boat is one of my favorites. Beautiful :thumbsup

shueman said:

Some Shop Shots...lake test in the morning...:thumbsup

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Stunning!!! Adding this to my wish list!

That is one beautiful ride! Every single person that had anything to do with that boat, should be very proud. Pure perfection IMO.

Boat turned out fantastic, great job. Did you guys run it today? Any numbers? I'd guess north of 150 depending on setup. Looks great, and great drive package.

If you need a driver for the test run, Im available!

Here's a quick video from the launch on Tuesday...:thumbsup


Still got a few "gremlins" to sort out...:grumble: The plan is to run again today or Fri with another boat to get some better running footage...:cool

BMABITY said:

If you need a driver for the test run, Im available!

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Gotta arm wrestle Bob for that...

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Thanks...:thumbsup Here's part of the family doing their interior inspection...

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Gary Gary Gary,leaving the door open to dozens of remarks,jokes,etc.

What should I start busting balls(or ball) about first?

Andy01 said:

Boat turned out fantastic, great job. Did you guys run it today? Any numbers? I'd guess north of 150 depending on setup. Looks great, and great drive package.

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That seems way high for the single package. I would guess 120ish

Cole Trickle said:

That seems way high for the single package. I would guess 120ish

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Pretty sure the one they did with the 700/nxt package was doing 120ish,granted I believe it had a stage 3 whipple kit.
How much power that kit adds I have no idea.
I suspect this boat hits 135-140ish,150 does seem optimistic.

Gelcoater said:

Pretty sure the one they did with the 700/nxt package was doing 120ish,granted I believe it had a stage 3 whipple kit.
How much power that kit adds I have no idea.
I suspect this boat hits 135-140ish,150 does seem optimistic.

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Isn't 150 the holly grail for a single engine cat?

That's what the Nordic is running at with monster gt power....way more than 1100 HP

If that boat goes 135+ that's beyond impressive with reliable power. I think this boat is a home run.

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Isn't 150 the holly grail for a single engine cat?

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I guess so?Cant think of many that hit that number,besides a Top fuel jet 19 Daytona

Gelcoater said:

I guess so?Cant think of many that hit that number,besides a Top fuel jet 19 Daytona

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I did 151 three times in a 19 Daytona in 1991...

Ran it this mid-morning @Elsinore...hit the low 100's but it started to develop a bounce...brought it back for some spacer/adjustments and Bob left around 3p...he'll have some numbers for us in the morning...:thumbsup

Some shots from the lake...crowd was building so it effected top end potential...likely Bob will run it again early Saturday...

Couple trailer queen shots from earlier in the day...

Home run with this one guys! Absolutely beautiful boat. Can't wait to hear the numbers once the kinks are worked out.

Little update on this Speedster,
133 but were still playing with props! Will let everyone know what the final # is after another trip to the lake.

wiredguy said:

Little update on this Speedster,
133 but were still playing with props! Will let everyone know what the final # is after another trip to the lake.

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This was at Elsinore I assume?
Sticky slow water,and probably flat.
I bet there's several mph left in it.

Bob ran that number yesterday afternoon...pretty good for having white caps at the end of the lake. :yikes

They were going back out this morning...any updates Hoffman...

Sincerely,
JACK

Rode around Havasu in a Skater that had a pair of those 1100 ' s in it and let me tell you those are some sweet engines . I bet this is one killer ride someone's getting.

Damn what a nice Eliminator! Can't wait to see final speed #'s

Well, she's 'bout ready to ship out to North Carolina...:cool

Up on the stands for final detailing on the bottom:




One more lake test before shipment tomorrow night...added a Teague aerator...

Always wondered how they work on the bottom. Thank you Shueman.