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The 6.2-liter V8 outboard features an all-aluminum, supercharged powerhead sourced from GM Powertrain that is the same engine used in the Cadillac CTS-V automobile. It has closed cooling, a computer-controlled disc-clutch transmission with hydraulic shifting sourced from ZF Marine, and joystick control when paired with bow thrusters. Price per motor, as much as $70K :shock:

I'm an outboard fan.

That being said, I have to ask why? What actual practical purpose does such a gargantuan outboard serve?

I love it from an engineering marvel standpoint and all. I think it looks incredible. I really want to know how it sounds also. I bet it has a great V8 throb.

It weighs 1000 lbs. dry.

Any boat that could handle this motor could easily handle twin 300 hp motors. Any boat that could handle 2 of these motors could easily handle 3-300 hp motors or maybe even 4.

The redundancy and manuverability of a multi engine set up makes more practical sense. Also, at $70k, I just can't see the actual point.

Don't take me wrong. If I had money to blow and wanted to make a point. I'd have a boat with at least 2 of these on it just for fun.

HORSE POWER MAN, thats why. Because you can, thats why. Im not an outboard fan, but that thing is bad ass!

Probably the talk of the town on The Hull Truth forum.

Author:	Cap'n Morgan [ Fri Feb 18, 2011 3:58 pm ]
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Take note: Just unvieled yesterday at the Miami Boat Show. Seven Marine's 557 Outboard. Yep 557 horespower. Quote: The 6.2-liter V8 outboard features an all-aluminum, supercharged powerhead sourced from GM Powertrain that is the same engine used in the Cadillac CTS-V automobile. It has closed cooling, a computer-controlled disc-clutch transmission with hydraulic shifting sourced from ZF Marine, and joystick control when paired with bow thrusters. Price per motor, as much as $70K

Author:	230 Mike [ Fri Feb 18, 2011 4:26 pm ]
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LOL, I love it.

Author:	acguy [ Fri Feb 18, 2011 5:04 pm ]
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Wow... I'm now an outboard fan!!!

Author:	LouC [ Fri Feb 18, 2011 5:12 pm ]
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Awesome, I know OMC made a V-8 outboard back in the day, and Yamaha does now as well, but that's a different animal all together.

Author:	RotaryRacer [ Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:18 pm ]
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I'm an outboard fan. That being said, I have to ask why? What actual practical purpose does such a gargantuan outboard serve? I love it from an engineering marvel standpoint and all. I think it looks incredible. I really want to know how it sounds also. I bet it has a great V8 throb. It weighs 1000 lbs. dry. Any boat that could handle this motor could easily handle twin 300 hp motors. Any boat that could handle 2 of these motors could easily handle 3-300 hp motors or maybe even 4. The redundancy and manuverability of a multi engine set up makes more practical sense. Also, at $70k, I just can't see the actual point. Don't take me wrong. If I had money to blow and wanted to make a point. I'd have a boat with at least 2 of these on it just for fun.

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Author:	verpoort [ Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:18 pm ]
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RotaryRacer wrote: I'm an outboard fan. That being said, I have to ask why? What actual practical purpose does such a gargantuan outboard serve? I love it from an engineering marvel standpoint and all. I think it looks incredible. I really want to know how it sounds also. I bet it has a great V8 throb. It weighs 1000 lbs. dry. Any boat that could handle this motor could easily handle twin 300 hp motors. Any boat that could handle 2 of these motors could easily handle 3-300 hp motors or maybe even 4. The redundancy and manuverability of a multi engine set up makes more practical sense. Also, at $70k, I just can't see the actual point. Don't take me wrong. If I had money to blow and wanted to make a point. I'd have a boat with at least 2 of these on it just for fun. HORSE POWER MAN, thats why. Because you can, thats why. Im not an outboard fan, but that thing is bad ass!

Author:	RotaryRacer [ Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:16 pm ]
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verpoort wrote: HORSE POWER MAN, thats why. Because you can, thats why. Im not an outboard fan, but that thing is bad ass! Right. Is it for show? At 1000 lbs the weight is approximately 2 times as much as a 300 hp outboard. The only real advantage then is that you can get 1.85 times more power with one motor than you can with 2. I suppose the reduction of drag probably makes up for slightly less power. How much does a 300 HP outboard cost? $20k? $25k? This thing is around $70k? There is a nice video on the Intrepid website....I can't find any with a running motor though.

Author:	298VISTA2000 [ Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:24 pm ]
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Probably the talk of the town on The Hull Truth forum.

Author:	RotaryRacer [ Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:34 pm ]
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298VISTA2000 wrote: Probably the talk of the town on The Hull Truth forum. 16 pages and growing...

Author:	Walt [ Sat Feb 19, 2011 5:14 pm ]
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Seem's like a big IO engine put on-top an outboard assy. How do they pipe it for thru-hull exhaust? Anyone else remember the "L" drive in the late 80's? If I recall that was an outboard engine (2 stroker) inside a much smaller engine compartment, turning a typical outdrive. Sounds to be the opposite, but similar. Good luck getting parts for it!

Author:	Cap'n Morgan [ Mon Feb 21, 2011 12:44 pm ]
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Some mo of the 557 at Miami.

Author:	barrrj [ Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:57 pm ]
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Shut the front door

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