New Merc 300HP-V8 (4.6L)

[Snookerd]

Originally Posted by kmoose

Does that include tax? A Df300 is running $19.5k out the door with digital controls and prop.

Last summer Intl Marine was real close to that number - just below 19.5K installed w/ prop and gauge installed and water tested before tax on a deal I set up for a friend.

[kmoose]

Originally Posted by Snookerd

Last summer Intl Marine was real close to that number - just below 19.5K installed w/ prop and gauge installed and water tested before tax on a deal I set up for a friend.

Yep, It's hard to beat Mike's prices. The big issue now is availability. IMS doesn't stock engines so it's based on distributor availability. They can definitely get them but wait times are fluid and folks in a hurry or on a tight schedule need to understand that fact.

[77SceptreOB]

Well I pulled the trigger and have put a deposit on a new Mercury 300hp-V8 (4.6L)! Motor should arrive in 3-4 weeks.

This weekend I plan to demo the transom in prep for an ARJAY poured transom.

[Old'sCool]

Congrats!! So in 4 weeks and 2 days we expect a full report with stats and pictures.

[Ed]

You should consider a Honda 250. Plenty of power with 2:1 gear ratio and absolutely incredible fuel efficiency. 5 year non-declining warranty.

[77SceptreOB]

I dropped the SeaCraft off at the Merc dealer today at lunch to get the new 300-V8 installed! It should be ready in about a week. Motor in crate and ready to be released. Exciting times!

[uncleboo]

Like a kid at Christmas! Congrats!

[kmoose]

What prop are you considering?

[Capt Terry]

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]

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.