First Mercury Racing 1550 powered Fountain (out of McHenry) testing

[RICH17]

Oh yea that's right. biggest ls is 435 or something. I love the engineering on stuff like this.

someone educate me on how the trans woeks?

 

[Yaj Yak]

I thought LS engines were up to like 45x something cubic inches possibly.

 

[Yaj Yak]

Chevrolet Performance 19260833, Chevrolet Performance LSX454 454ci/627HP Engine | Chevrolet Performance

 

[Bruce Jibboo]

hows the trim on something like this

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

Oh yea that's right. biggest ls is 435 or something. I love the engineering on stuff like this.

someone educate me on how the trans woeks?

there are 500"+ lsx

no transmission. most boats don't have them unless they're an inboard motor. it's simply a clutch to engage drive or reverse.

 

[Yaj Yak]

500 + lsx

 

[Spivitz]

It’s always been my dream to own one of these. How awesome would be it be blasting 100+mph through 4 foot swells across Lake Michigan on the way to the Michigan Dunes!
Been a long ass time since I felt like Miami Vice! Plus that was only a 25 foot Baja with only ONE 454 Merc…..hahahahaha


Sadly, I could not afford the fuel this beast would eat in a weekend!

But still


For those Who Can !!!! & Can I go for a ride?

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

511ci to be exact

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

It’s always been my dream to own one of these. How awesome would be it be blasting 100+mph through 4 foot swells across Lake Michigan on the way to the Michigan Dunes!
Been a long ass time since I felt like Miami Vice! Plus that was only a 25 foot Baja with only ONE 454 Merc…..hahahahaha


Sadly, I could not afford the fuel this beast would eat in a weekend!

But still


For those Who Can !!!! & Can I go for a ride?

one of those engines and outdrives is just over $300k. this boat has two. and then there's the cost of the boat.

 

[Spivitz]

Yep, its a Baller Hobby. A tad bit out of my league.








&

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

being on the water at all is enjoyable. doesn't matter if you're in a kayak or a yacht. more money just means more expensive toys. Boating can be very affordable if you want it to be.

 

[Spivitz]

being on the water at all is enjoyable. doesn't matter if you're in a kayak or a yacht. more money just means more expensive toys. Boating can be very affordable if you want it to be.

I agree 100%. I owned a 1986 Sea Ray Seville for a number of years.
It had dat lil ( I think Ford ) 4 Banger, in board, out board.

She went 44 with the high speed prop. I loved that thing!

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

get another! you've got a young kiddo, no? some of my best memories growing up are being out on a lake

 

[Spivitz]

get another! you've got a young kiddo, no? some of my best memories growing up are being out on a lake

I know you will understand when I post:

I literally have blown all my chips on that POS 5,000lb Refrigerator!
Seriously, it hurts.....Hahahahaha

Listen up Anyone whom might own a stock TBSS, do yourself a favor & leave it stock.

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

eh, I spent a lot more on my last boat than I did on my TBSS. I feel ya though

 

[Yaj Yak]

boat threads most active on forum today.

my job here is done.

www.thechicagoboathouse.com

 

[Spivitz]

I keep looking at those props