600HP V12 Outboard? Why not!

[Walleyedude]

https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/.../verado-600hp/

Mercury just launched a 600HP V12 outboard.

I don't even think that's the biggest news, the new motor has a totally redesigned 2 SPEED gearcase, and totally new steering mechanism.

That could be a HUGE step forward if that technology trickles down to their lower HP lineup.

I can't wait to see where it all goes in the future, but in the meantime, I wouldn't mind strapping one of those 600s onto a new Warrior 238.

[Howard Hutchinson]

Yahoo!!! Throw this devil on a 16' tinner and hang on..

[nick0danger]

Does it have a tiller model?

[Howard Hutchinson]

I know hey? Hang on!

What, $40K or so for this devil?

[SamSteele]

1260 lb weight...

I am hoping that some of the tech trickles down to lower HP models as well. Imagine a fixed outboard where the gearcase is what moves. So much easier to add accessories to the transom (shallow water anchors, MinnKota Vantage, etc). The two speed gearcase should help with top speeds and fuel efficiency as well.

SS

[Howard Hutchinson]

Only the gearcase moves? That is very cool indeed.

[Walleyedude]

Originally Posted by Howard Hutchinson

I know hey? Hang on!

What, $40K or so for this devil?

Double that and you'll be in the ballpark would be my guess.

[Howard Hutchinson]

You're right. Pricey son of a guns!
"But all innovation comes at a price. The 600 Verado retails in the range of $77,000. The first 600s will be available in late spring. Every issue of Power & Motoryacht features compelling stories and in-depth technical articles"

[Howard Hutchinson]

Fuses, fluids, filters etc are all on top. Makes things a whole bunch easier to maintain. Neat.

[Walleyedude]

Originally Posted by Howard Hutchinson

You're right. Pricey son of a guns!
"But all innovation comes at a price. The 600 Verado retails in the range of $77,000. The first 600s will be available in late spring. Every issue of Power & Motoryacht features compelling stories and in-depth technical articles"

That's actually even more than I thought it would be.

I was thinking about $80K CDN, that's closer to $100K CDN.

[Howard Hutchinson]

Originally Posted by Walleyedude

That's actually even more than I thought it would be.

I was thinking about $80K CDN, that's closer to $100K CDN.

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Indeedio. I am with you on the

[thorne]

Ahhhh....now I know why Evinrude shut down the Outboard line and teamed with Mercury....that Merc is VERY "RUDE" looking...take the 2 best outboards and mash i to one! Cant wait to see how it tests out!

[italk2u]

Just another way to kill yourself out on the water.

[Howard Hutchinson]

Originally Posted by italk2u

Just another way to kill yourself out on the water.

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Oh come on friend. You have to agree the cool factor is pretty high with this motor? The concept is brand new and neat, I think...Heck, a guy can hurt himself on an inner tube

[57charlie]

No doubt that's a pretty impressive engine, I'm curious to know if any of these new boat engines come with OBD II? It's old technology in autos, can't say I've seen it or heard it being advertised in the marine setting.

[southernman]

boating performance, is all about power to weight,
a 600hp outboard, will be much lighter than 3x 200hp,
See plenty of offshore racing boats with 3-4 big 200-300hp engines,
Not much call for one in Alberta,
I sure like to go for a rip in a big power boat one day, a performance jet boat is more my style,

[npauls]

I am holding out for the tiller version. Should get the 1800 Alaskan down the lake fairly fast.

[Coiloil37]

Oh to have pockets deep enough for a boat that needed a few of these across the transom. Probably not in my lifetime. Sweet outboard though.