557 hp outboard

[Stihl_header]

How big can outboards be? There is a company making a 557 hp outboard that weighs 1,000 lbs.(they are a little pricey though $68,900). Here is a link to their website http://www.seven-marine.com/motors/technology/ and a youtube link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZaQgQIUt8w

 

[kodiak kid]

There is a several page thread in the power boating forum if you want to read about it. I don't know how to post a link so you will have to search for it.

 

[Abel]

It's a small block chevy, 6.2 liter if I remember right. if you go to thehulltruth.com you can find lots of posts on it. There's a 557HP and one just a tad smaller. Theory is less drag in the water than running triples and same power

 

[Stihl_header]

There is a several page thread in the power boating forum if you want to read about it. I don't know how to post a link so you will have to search for it.

Thanks. I should have looked/posted there first

 

[ARTSBEST]

What is the object of having an outboard vs inboard? I thought the inboards are more efficient and easier to work on?

 

[jrogers]

What is the object of having an outboard vs inboard? I thought the inboards are more efficient and easier to work on?

You're opening a HUGE can of worms with that one...

One positive is that you don't have to winterize an outboard like you do with an inboard. I have also been told by some that you can keep a spare one in your garage and quickly swap it out if you have problems so you don't lose any fishing time.

 

[jrogers]

Here is the related thread:

http://forums.outdoorsdirectory.com/showthread.php/93918-557HP-Outboard?highlight=7+marine+outboard