400hp merc

biffer · 09 February 2010, 19:25

heard a tale that mercury are going to show a 400hp outboard at the miami boat show, any new from our usa guys

Cookee · 10 February 2010, 08:43

Had a good search around the US sites and nothing - there was a picture of a Skater Cat which allegedly had a pair on, but the general consensus was is that it's a spoof.

I think Mercury will release something, but 400 is a big jump for the XS to go from 300, and the Verado is already high on boost to get to 350hp, so we'll have to wait and see - only a couple of days now!

Mollers · 10 February 2010, 11:36

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Originally Posted by Cookee

Had a good search around the US sites and nothing - there was a picture of a Skater Cat which allegedly had a pair on, but the general consensus was is that it's a spoof.

I think Mercury will release something, but 400 is a big jump for the XS to go from 300, and the Verado is already high on boost to get to 350hp, so we'll have to wait and see - only a couple of days now!

Cookee, dont you reckon that with an overbore, cam tweek, re-map and a bit of trickery, they couldn't get close to 400 out of a Verado? It might be a little 'peeky' though.

Steve_B · 10 February 2010, 11:43

www.offshoreonly.com - boat builder on there, already offering to supply boats with them on!

Must be confident about them being at the show

Cookee · 10 February 2010, 11:47

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Cookee, dont you reckon that with an overbore, cam tweek, re-map and a bit of trickery, they couldn't get close to 400 out of a Verado? It might be a little 'peeky' though.

Someone suggested a V12 Verado, but where would the supercharger go? Also a supercharged XS or even a turbo on a Verado - the possibilities are endless!

chewy · 10 February 2010, 14:09

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Someone suggested a V12 Verado, but where would the supercharger go? Also a supercharged XS or even a turbo on a Verado - the possibilities are endless!

Turbos run too hot for outboards don't they?

Cookee · 10 February 2010, 14:17

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Turbos run too hot for outboards don't they?

Just repeating the possibilities that others are coming up with top explain the POSSIBLE launch of a 400hp outboard - I never said any of them made any sense!

biffer · 10 February 2010, 14:17

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Turbos run too hot for outboards don't they?

yes, i wouldn't stop them trying though, my mate said that they are playing with a high hp diesel out board as well

chewy · 10 February 2010, 14:24

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yes, i wouldn't stop them trying though, my mate said that they are playing with a high hp diesel out board as well

That would be good, what sort of hp?

biffer · 10 February 2010, 14:34

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That would be good, what sort of hp?

i'll ask him on the next email state side, but he's only interested in big outboards so i'm assuming over 100hp maybe, even that to pete is a strimmer

outboardtech · 10 February 2010, 20:38

I will let you all know . I fly out Thursday for the show .

outboardtech · 17 February 2010, 10:40

NOTHING NEW really and exciting

joakimhansson · 23 November 2010, 14:38

My powerboat freakfriend. Say Mercury will have the Verado 400 to next season

PeterM · 23 November 2010, 15:42

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My powerboat freakfriend. Say Mercury will have the Verado 400 to next season

Just tweak up the 350 and see how long it all hangs together at 400hp and how reliable it all becomes

. Surely this is getting into race territory when they will need striping & rebuild at a certain no of hours?