Merc Power?
#1
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Merc Power?
I'm about to order a new ride and would appreciate your ideas on the power choice.
Boat: 39 Cig
Goal: 100mph+ in fresh water @ 650' above sea level.
I've been running 525's w/ XR's and enjoy the hassle free set-up but... I must reach the century mark.
From what I understand, 700-750 HP will get me there. With that I could run XR drives. But I guess my question is this, I would like to go with the Merc 850 or 1075 w/ #6 but wonder about the maintenance? I'm no mechanic.
How many hours will these motors go before they need to be rebuilt?
How do the #6 drives handle verses the XR's?
Any comments and/or suggestions would be much appreciated.
Boat: 39 Cig
Goal: 100mph+ in fresh water @ 650' above sea level.
I've been running 525's w/ XR's and enjoy the hassle free set-up but... I must reach the century mark.
From what I understand, 700-750 HP will get me there. With that I could run XR drives. But I guess my question is this, I would like to go with the Merc 850 or 1075 w/ #6 but wonder about the maintenance? I'm no mechanic.
How many hours will these motors go before they need to be rebuilt?
How do the #6 drives handle verses the XR's?
Any comments and/or suggestions would be much appreciated.
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Re: Merc Power?
You should write this thread in the cigarette section. The guys in there have that setup and could give you the straight answers. #6 drives with that mild power are pretty much unbreakable!
#4
Re: Merc Power?
Merc. is going to have exactly what you want with an inbetween drive. If you do go with 6's you will love the way they handle. They grab much better and move your boat around the docks alot better.But the new drive might be just what you want and it will accomadate #6 props.
#6
Re: Merc Power?
I'm sure they will have them in their booth.
But I know for certain there will be a 39 MTI with this new package in the water at the Mariott. Go by and check it out, they are really nice guys.
But I know for certain there will be a 39 MTI with this new package in the water at the Mariott. Go by and check it out, they are really nice guys.
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Re: Merc Power?
Originally Posted by 42MTI
I'm sure they will have them in their booth.
But I know for certain there will be a 39 MTI with this new package in the water at the Mariott. Go by and check it out, they are really nice guys.
But I know for certain there will be a 39 MTI with this new package in the water at the Mariott. Go by and check it out, they are really nice guys.