I’ll go!! LolHa! The Sport Chassis ain’t a confined space. But whatever. I’m sure I can convince someone to go.
I’m gonna stick with black drives, red engines. Under the hatches, seat shells, and scoops will all be color/design matched.I'm digging the new paint scheme. Are you painting the drives and under the engine hatches?
Perfect. I'm looking forward to seeing this thing. Not too many big cats out every weekend in Havasu. I kinda feel like we all know each other.I’m gonna stick with black drives, red engines. Under the hatches, seat shells, and scoops will all be color/design matched.
I heard a new style blower, and I hope they fixed the IAC deal or fused it or something.Are you getting the new 700’s or the older 700’s. I am still curious what changed when mercury racing relaunched the 700’s.
Once the warranty is up I would recommend the stage 3 whipple upgrade. It really wakes up the motors and helps in the havasu heat during the summer.
Are you getting the new 700’s or the older 700’s. I am still curious what changed when mercury racing relaunched the 700’s.
Once the warranty is up I would recommend the stage 3 whipple upgrade. It really wakes up the motors and helps in the havasu heat during the summer.
What is the IAC deal?I heard a new style blower, and I hope they fixed the IAC deal or fused it or something.
I wonder why the 860 isn’t a good choice for larger cats? That would explain why there’s hardly any 860s out there from what I’ve seen.I plan on driving through the warranty, then do just that. The new 700 "page" on their website says they will have DTS. I've talked to others that say they will not. CLA is right, new style supercharger, internals? who knows. In any case, they will be what they are.
When I ordered the boat, the 700's had not been re-introduced yet. Tony called his Merc. rep, and on speaker, I heard him say "wait till August." At lunch, that same day, Peter Hledin told me that the 700's are just right for this boat. I had originally talked about 860's, only because of the large gap between 600-1100. Pete said the 860 is a bad choice for big cats. And he figured the 700's would be back because of that gap.
I'm really enjoying the process of building this boat. I've met some really good people and have learned much from many of them. I wouldn't trade this process for anything.
I plan on driving through the warranty, then do just that. The new 700 "page" on their website says they will have DTS. I've talked to others that say they will not. CLA is right, new style supercharger, internals? who knows. In any case, they will be what they are.
When I ordered the boat, the 700's had not been re-introduced yet. Tony called his Merc. rep, and on speaker, I heard him say "wait till August." At lunch, that same day, Peter Hledin told me that the 700's are just right for this boat. I had originally talked about 860's, only because of the large gap between 600-1100. Pete said the 860 is a bad choice for big cats. And he figured the 700's would be back because of that gap.
I'm really enjoying the process of building this boat. I've met some really good people and have learned much from many of them. I wouldn't trade this process for anything.
I wonder why the 860 isn’t a good choice for larger cats? That would explain why there’s hardly any 860s out there from what I’ve seen.
I plan on driving through the warranty, then do just that. The new 700 "page" on their website says they will have DTS. I've talked to others that say they will not. CLA is right, new style supercharger, internals? who knows. In any case, they will be what they are.
When I ordered the boat, the 700's had not been re-introduced yet. Tony called his Merc. rep, and on speaker, I heard him say "wait till August." At lunch, that same day, Peter Hledin told me that the 700's are just right for this boat. I had originally talked about 860's, only because of the large gap between 600-1100. Pete said the 860 is a bad choice for big cats. And he figured the 700's would be back because of that gap.
I'm really enjoying the process of building this boat. I've met some really good people and have learned much from many of them. I wouldn't trade this process for anything.
Just curious... Because I may have missed it. But I’ve read their page for the “new” 700 many times and I didn’t see any mention about DTS at all. I also haven’t called Mercury yet about it. Where does it say that?
I’ve also seen pictures of other manufacturers installing the “new” 700’s and I didn’t see DTS on those engines.
Great thread BTW! I’m always very intrigued reading and watching new Skaters being built!
Pretty sure Merc discontinued the NXT and all 700s come with #6s. Pretty bulletproof package!What’s projected top speed with new 700s? Are you going NXT or M6? Did they fix the cone clutch issue with the NXTs?
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What’s projected top speed with new 700s? Are you going NXT or M6? Did they fix the cone clutch issue with the NXTs?
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Probably because of no blower. I have NA 710 vipers in my 36, it will get rolling and haul ass but the midrange acceleration isn't that great or not till I'm over 70mph. I can prop down but then I loose about 5-10 mph up top.I wonder why the 860 isn’t a good choice for larger cats? That would explain why there’s hardly any 860s out there from what I’ve seen.
Probably because of no blower. I have NA 710 vipers in my 36, it will get rolling and haul ass but the midrange acceleration isn't that great or not till I'm over 70mph. I can prop down but then I loose about 5-10 mph up top.
That tie down process will be extensive. Does Skater have the motors & drives?
The bustle steps are going to be great when you guys are chilling out or swimming.
Yea you basically have the steps and tunnel tab all as one, I can dig it.
A small pump with some down spouts would be pretty trick on the steps. Flow lake water over you.
I want to say Bananas or one of the big DCB's did it already.Haha hell yes, you would while building a pool wouldn’t you.
Loving this build.
Haha hell yes, you would while building a pool wouldn’t you.
Loving this build.
Absolutely, call it a rinse down for those cold water days lol. Glad my steps are under water or the rear of the boat would smell like ....... prop wash.Ha! wouldn't even need to get in the lake to check the prop.
Speaking of tilting, how did they do that with 700s? They’re not dry sump motors so do you have to drain the oil before tilting..?I'm going to struggle towing this boat tilted. I'll stop every 50 miles to check on it.
Speaking of tilting, how did they do that with 700s? They’re not dry sump motors so do you have to drain the oil before tilting..?
Negative. They are set up internally for that. I don't know how, but Tony, Peter both assured me just tilt...tow. (Port side up)
Fuel fills are also ready for tilting.
Can you tilt after fueling? Gonna be a spectacular sight that entire setup: truck, trailer, & KICKASS boat.
Most boats that tilt have ball valves in the fill neck you need to close before tilting. Not sure if that is in the plans for Steve's build or if Skater has another method.
Can you tilt after fueling? Gonna be a spectacular sight that entire setup: truck, trailer, & KICKASS boat.
I’m you’re HuckleberryI dont want to speak for Steve but I think he is taking some time to actually enjoy what he has worked for. Hopefully he will chime back in sometime soon.
If not at least I wont have to go to the docktagon with Tommy to keep him out of my seat in Steve's new boat once he actually gets it.
I am beginning to think we scared him off.Updates Nganga?
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