james1990 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Hi guys Reading my club marine mag this morning i came across a page with yamahas latest release a 350hp 4stroke v8 outboard......... I WANT ONE.......but can't afford one and don't need one. Just a few questions i need answering What is the fuel consumption like on them? How much will the motor set someone back? chers james Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abiasin Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 What is the fuel consumption like on them? How much will the motor set someone back? i would hazard a guess and say ALOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a boat Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Hi Guys, I saw this beast at the Miami boatshow earlier in the year and it was huge. I am sure it is going to be a great engine, but I do not see a market here in Australia, we just do not have the boats to carry that HP or the weight. From reports I have seen from the States the 5.3L engine is not the best of fuel, but if you want HP that is the sacrifice you need to make. I would also be concerned about the gearbox being able to handle that much torque and HP, it is what limits all manufacturers in the horsepower race and in the Mercruiser range anything around that sort of HP runs the Bravo leg, which is a lot stronger and can handle the stresses better than an outboard g/box. I have heard that when it hits our shores it is going to be around the $35K mark, and I do not think it will be long before the other guys come out with similar horsepower, Mercury has released a 300HP Verado, whihc from reports is a very strong 300HP, and Suzukis 300HP has been out for a few years and I have heard that is alos strong. It is interesting times in the outboard HP wars. Cheers, Huey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achjimmy Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I saw it at the adeladie boat show, it is huge. Cant wait to see those US bass boats with two of them on the tail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDiko Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I saw it at the adeladie boat show, it is huge. Cant wait to see those US bass boats with two of them on the tail! How much more power do those tiny little boats need? IFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 In U.S. Bass Fishing Circles , TOO MUCH IS NEVER ENOUGH!! Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1990 Posted August 4, 2007 Author Share Posted August 4, 2007 If they making a 350hp 4stroke v8 outboard,,just think of what boat engines will be like in 5-6 years from now, makes you wonder aye=) cheers james Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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