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How loud are the 300XSs? I believe one can get cowls with more insulation to dampen the noise to help with the family.
... If there is a way to temper the noise for the passengers that does not involve using less throttle, that would be nice.
Just my opinion but I would consider a pair of 300XSs w- torque master drives and then cone them. Sport masters are cool but the coned TMs will probably be faster (in the mid 80 mph range) than SMs. Plus, the TMs will be cheaper to purchase.
Good luck-
motors
I think Mercury now do divorces to help with that.
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but why can't you bolt right to the transom or use a bracket with a lot less setback?
I considered using less setback but wouldn't be able to trim the motors out of the water because of the mods to the back w/o the splash well. I suppose I could just deal with not tilting them all the way up and leave them partially tilted... like a tilted kiltSorry if this is a stupid question, but why can't you bolt right to the transom or use a bracket with a lot less setback?
Rotated pic. so aside from getting in and out of the boat easily from shallow water, how much setback would you think I would need to be able to tilt the motors enough so they are higher than the bottom of the boat. i.e. the skeg doesn't hit the sand.A small double jackplate or a pair of them.
4" jackplate plus the built in setback of a Verado would yield about 9-10" of total setback. Seams like that would be OK.
I thought that the 20" floatation swim platform/bracket looked really nice too, and it sure would be nice when climbing in the boat from the water. But have to wonder what boat would be able to use it, maybe a big CC?
A small double jackplate or a pair of them.
4" jackplate plus the built in setback of a Verado would yield about 9-10" of total setback. Seams like that would be OK.
I thought that the 20" floatation swim platform/bracket looked really nice too, and it sure would be nice when climbing in the boat from the water. But have to wonder what boat would be able to use it, maybe a big CC?
Honestly, Chuck, any big power engine is going to be awesome on this boat. What is it you are looking for? Speed, noise levels, ride comfort and at what speed, economy etc? Weigh out what is most important and go from there. Once you decide on an engine, the setback is determined. I have the splashwell covered with aluminum plating and cushion and I can tilt my engines plenty to clear sand etc. The higher you mount them, the more they can tilt. We can use my boat to figure out all of the specifics for that.
I personally have twin 300 Vrods on the same hull with 6" jackplates and it performs great. I get 2-3 MPG at 45-55 mph, have seen a best of 78 mph and she airs out perfectly (Chuck can vouch as he was in his boat next to me at 78). Once I swap the lowers, it will be faster since I am under propped with the current gearing.(1.85 with 26p Bravo 1's and easily on the limiters at 6400) By raising the engines, the characteristics of the boat totally change and she rides much flatter. Yes, at speeds under 40-45 mph, I use a little tab to keep the bow down. That being said, I can still hold plan with the bravo 1's at 22 mph.
I am not advocating to install one engine or another, but simply saying it does work and works well with the Vrods. The choice is yours to make, but don't be afraid of going Vrod.