Has anyone built a 32 with Merc 700"s?
12-09-2007, 08:56 PM
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03-04-2008, 01:45 PM
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03-04-2008, 02:15 PM
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Thats a totally different setup that Scott Conrad came up w/ using Stellings adjustable boxes & 5 blade Herrings. Doable but expensive as a retrofit. Definitely an option for a new build. Jay Pilini didn't build any Ilmor 32's w/ that setup.
03-04-2008, 02:51 PM
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i realize that, but for almost 10 mph, a set of props and ext boxes doesn't seem like a bad investment. people spend considerably more and get less all the time. and gaining that 10 mph and keeping the engine stock/warrantied is always a good deal.
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I think Scot said he had $15k+ in that retro fit. If you add labor that would be fairly pricey.
If one had the money & the option to, building a new 32 w/ Ilmor 710's & the Stellings boxes would be the biggest bang for the buck since the boat comes w/ ext boxes standard. Ilmor 625's to 710's is less than $25k.
Ultimately the testing that Scot did & the fact he came up w/ several more mph just by moving the X dim is impressive. Not sure how comfortable to drive it would be for the less experienced pleasure cat owner. Remember Scot's a racer!
If one had the money & the option to, building a new 32 w/ Ilmor 710's & the Stellings boxes would be the biggest bang for the buck since the boat comes w/ ext boxes standard. Ilmor 625's to 710's is less than $25k.
Ultimately the testing that Scot did & the fact he came up w/ several more mph just by moving the X dim is impressive. Not sure how comfortable to drive it would be for the less experienced pleasure cat owner. Remember Scot's a racer!
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