New Merc 300HP-V8 (4.6L) - Page 3

kmoose · #21 11-03-2020, 10:15 AM

What prop are you considering?

Capt Terry · #22 11-03-2020, 01:05 PM

Hey Jim-

Congrats again. I like your hardtop and would like to not deal with the putting up and taking down of the bimini for the 45 mile highway speed home. Also to have a firm grasp for Vezo’s “monkey walk”. However just last week took my Seafari (top down) under a low bridge with 12-15” clearance to the windshield to the sweet, calm water upstream for great slalom and wakeboard. Have thought about something sturdy but hingeable which gets back to attaching canvas to it. Any good designs or suggestions from the CSCers?

77SceptreOB · #23 11-03-2020, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kmoose

What prop are you considering?

Prop selection is yet to be determined. The Merc dealer (BAR Marine Group) that is doing my install is a Hi-Performance re-power specialist. The Owner is Ben Robertson Jr, who was/is Reggie Fountain's right hand man and one of his lead drivers for his race boats. If you Google him, there are some good reads. Ben and his crew are setting up my engine and plan to run several props and give me feedback on how each performs. Then I get to choose which one best meets my needs and style of boating. Ben was also the former GM of Fountain power boats, I can't think of a better guy to "dial in" my boat. They have also repowered many SeaCrafts in the past, so I feel very confident I will be happy with the performance. I'll post whatever prop we end up with.

77SceptreOB · #24 11-03-2020, 07:21 PM

Thanks Terry! We love our Hard top. It really transformed our boat when my dad had it custom built back in 1991.

Ed · #25 11-09-2020, 08:35 PM

Congrats on the repower. You must be elated.

77SceptreOB · #26 11-13-2020, 09:44 PM

Major progress is happening! Motor should be fully installed and dialed in on Monday/Tuesday of next week

Vezo, Part II · #27 11-19-2020, 10:40 AM

Any updates Jim?

Michael

77SceptreOB · #28 11-19-2020, 11:07 PM

Picked up the boat today. Motor is beautiful!

flyingfrizzle · #29 11-20-2020, 07:37 AM

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Picked up the boat today. Motor is beautiful!

The third pic reminds me of the first pictures new parents take with their new baby fresh brought home from the Hospital. Congrats! Im a little jealous. She is going to be a lot more fun now.

uncleboo · #30 11-20-2020, 07:56 AM

Can't wait to see the numbers!