Seven Marine 627 hp outboard

[bgreene]

Frank except for the info on race type boats, this thread's mostly for fun, not reality....

The 7 Marine outboard weighs approx 1,000 lbs...... not really appropriate for an old 23 boat.

[kmoose]

Previous owner of my current sled......

[ericallen01]

Great discussion - I am running twin 2.5L Mariner 175 hp on a Gilbracket my 1973 Tsunami. It's been up to 60 - engines keep the boat weighted down - but it's a bit fast for the hull. Runs nice at 45-50, like the twins in a big following swell for stability.

[ericallen01]

Forgot to mention a much improved ride with a pair of 12" bennett trim tabs

[bgreene]

BIG SHRIMPIN' ...... this is for fun, it's winter, what else we have to do ?

Of course it's a fishing boat and rigged best 250-300.

Know what a " sleeper car " is ?

[Bigshrimpin]

Originally Posted by bgreene

Know what a " sleeper car " is ?

Isn't that what you are sleeping in when your wife finds out you spent 85K on a outboard motor?

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by kmoose

Previous owner of my current sled......

WOW....how fast ?

[kmoose]

Originally Posted by bgreene

WOW....how fast ?

I'll have to check with him but it wasn't as fast as some other numbers posted.

[HeadHunter]

Here's a pic from THT showing a 627 being installed on a custom built carbon flats boat.

[McGillicuddy]

I had a Seavette with twin 2.4L merc 200s (360 lbs ea.)with 225 carbs spread 25" & built for racing. Previous owner cited top speed at 68mph on radar gun. Had some textured racing paint and 12 x 12 bennetts. I sold it because I knew I couldnt afford to run it