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Short version; massive power and a unique torque curve that does not “curve” and thus it is re-named: Torque Mesa (or Mesa, for a one word title). It’s the biggest thing about this new Mercury Racing engine, transmission, and outdrive and that drove the internal secret code name for Merc Racing…Project Mesa.

Spec version; a 6,500 rpm red-line, 4.57 bore and a 4.21 stroke gives boaters a 9.0 liter V-8 with 4 cams, four-valves per cylinder, and turbo-charged engine that computer controls boost and torque at high rpms.

Click to the second page for more photos and more words from seabuddy.

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this says it all…

SunDance Marine Authorized to Short Sale all Inventory!
• SunDance Marine to accept bids on all existing inventory below invoice cost.
• All Purchases must be cash or pre-approved financing.
• All engine and manufacturer warranties remain in effect.
• All 2007, 2008 and 2009 existing Inventory, as equipped.
• Manufacturers include Wellcraft (including Scarab models), Silverton, Regal, Formula, Ocean, Venture
• Program authorized for existing inventory only and will not be approved on new orders.
• Program covers all SunDance Marine, Inc. inventory as of July 1, 2009, and listed on SunDance Marine website:

www.sundancemarineusa.com

As a boater, I would rather image the Hacker-Craft shown than the winter scene of Lake George also pictured.  

“Ice Out” is when the ice clears off the lake, usually around the second or third week of April for Lake George.

Hacker Craft’s are hand built on the shore of Lake George and you can get more of the history here…

http://www.hackerboat.com/

or chat with Dan at the wood shop if you would like more information where Hacker Craft boats are on display this March.

Here is the news. The latest in Surface Drives for inboard outboard now can use a Bravo Style prop on your boat. This new style marin power drops the pricing to the boat owner.

Boston Whaler now uses a new hull with 50% more weight , a smoother riding bottom shape, and higher hull sides to reinvent their most popular boat model. The first hull design and weight lasted more than 50 plus years. Now the hard ride is softened and the general family fun factor has increased for all the family boating activities. Look at the new bottom shape at the transom and the bucket seat option over the standard boat bench seat in the deeper cockpit. See five photos here.

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If you want a 300 Hp, you have to wait.  No defined (set) availability date is given out.

If you want the latest,  ask for a 250 Hp.

Powered by a single 200, 250, or 300 Hp Mercury OutBoard this family pleasure boat is a low profile waterski hot rod runabout. Ten photos on both pages.

www.nordicboatsusa.com

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Excitement is building for the Bay Bridge Boat Show, April 22-25, 2010 at the Bay Bridge Marina in Stevensville, Maryland.

While this boat has a 525 Hp Merc, a Hallett 290 breaks 90 mph with 750 Hp. A roomy boat with a bow seating area as well as a boat with a nicely appointed mid-cabin she is a top shelf runabout with a performance accent. I post eight photos here and link to the boatbuilder …

http://www.hallettboats.com/

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