BigKahuna
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Have you heard about this?!?
600 HP V 12 Mercury Verado.....
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BigKahuna
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Sorry Jack I didn't see that you had already posted it......
Jack M
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No Problem .
Michiman
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Oh baby! Me wants one...
Jack M
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Just One ?
Michiman
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Only have one house I'm willing to sell...
CLDave
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Ha - came here to post this as well. Step up your game Carl!
BigKahuna
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That new engine is projected to cost about $77000. Geez......
lakeliving
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“Lake living” has left the chat.
Potomacbassin’
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Some on the internet were speculating some kind of "green" announcement i.e. electric outboard. This is about as far from green as you can get!
Bennington is going to need a bigger transom for these... ESP++??
Bennington is going to need a bigger transom for these... ESP++??
FeelingMinnesota
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More sandbags in the front?
lakelifeMN
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I think the special 600 horse edition moves the fuel tank to the front to even it out...
Potomacbassin’
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Another video but COMPLETELY different! white version.
lakeliving
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Or a gas 1500 and a new Benny.
BigKahuna
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Weighs 1260 lbs......and I thought 775 lbs. for my I/O was alot!
Potomacbassin’
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I think 1250lb is the max capacity on my boat!
That 2-speed transmission has to add some significant weight and not sure how much practical benefit you get out it. Two 400R's make a pretty compelling case against a single 600, especially if going offshore. But then again this is probably targeting guys that run two or more OB's anyhow.
We need more "game changers" for the 150-300 crowd! C'mon Yamaha step it up!
That 2-speed transmission has to add some significant weight and not sure how much practical benefit you get out it. Two 400R's make a pretty compelling case against a single 600, especially if going offshore. But then again this is probably targeting guys that run two or more OB's anyhow.
We need more "game changers" for the 150-300 crowd! C'mon Yamaha step it up!
TomS
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The Formula SSC 50' they tested with quad 600's rung up 209 GPH at 69 MPH full burn. Ya need a really HOOGE tank and wallet to fill it up.
SEMPERFI8387
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Depending on the type of 2 speed it could be quite small/light and I would think it must have a big impact. For Mercury to spend the R&D time and money, the manufacturing costs involved, all for a limited market share this motor will appeal to.
Potomacbassin’
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Mercury 600: Testing the V12 Monster of Lake X
Merc’s new 600-hp V12 Verado isn’t just big, it operates like no other outboard has before.
www.powerandmotoryacht.com
Another good article here. Picture of the transmission, looks pretty beefy. I can't quite understand what they're saying but seems 1st gear has a lower reduction so the prop spins faster and gives these heavy boats better hole shot, and then goes into second with more reduction to give better fuel efficiency. Novel for sure, but adding cost, complexity and weight in exchange for some hole shot - as you noted Semp there has to be some bigger benefit here.
