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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | New Engine/Sterndrive |
How would you like one of these in your boat ??? Polished Stainless sterndrive, engine and drive is mounted at a 45 degree angle in the transom.  Launched at IBEX yesterday. Currently being tested buy Pursuit and Chapparal. Hopefully Four Winns is watching........ Check out the photo gallery. Stunning !!! http://www.caudwellmarine.com/pages/799 ... allery.asp |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine/Sterndrive |
Those specs and list of standard features are awesome! When they say all 3 current models are available in counter-rotation, I assume they mean for dual-engine applications, and not a counter-rotating single drive. That's the one thing I was hoping to see but didn't. I'd like to see more info on the engines themselves. Based on the tilt and the RPM ranges, I assume they're much closer to OB's than our beloved marinized truck engines.  The tilt mechanism appears much stronger and more reliable (less Rube Goldberg-like?) than the traditional outdrive. That polished stainless is beyond words!! |
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| Author: | ht32bsx115 [ Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine/Sterndrive |
Pretty nice. Nissan engines, stainless drives. I have to assume that the cost will be a whole lot more than Mercruiser and Volvo Penta. You'll have to pay for that warranty. I'll bet it won't be cheap. |
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| Author: | Aussie_Horizon_190 [ Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine/Sterndrive |
I really like the idea of using gears rather than uni joints and gimbal bearings - very clever indeed and surprised it was not thought of before. |
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| Author: | Walt [ Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine/Sterndrive |
Anyone else remember the "L" drive from the mid-80's? If I remember correctly, it was the standard stern drive most of us have, combined with a 2 stroke motor in a small engine compartment in the stern. Basically, it was the worst of both worlds.... the maintenance requirements of the less-reliable stern drives of the day coupled with a winey, "add-oil-first" motor-bike engine. I remember them being low on torque, and a PITA.... not suprised when they didn't make it. |
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| Author: | wkearney99 [ Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine/Sterndrive |
That and haven't the Asian manufacturers tried the leisure marine market before, and failed? That and the home office being in South Africa doesn't seem like it'll do a lot to help service issues here in the states. Don't get me wrong, choice is great but not sure I'd want to be a first decade guinea pig for it... |
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