14″ Multifunction Widescreen display with WXGA resolution and built-in WAAS compatible GPS. Includes preloaded U.S. continental coastal charts.

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.

More added details version; dry-sump engine and drive, special aluminum cylinder bores that leads among all the differences that perhaps doubles engine lifespan. Merc Racing gives a one year pleasure boater warranty. 7.8:1 compression ratio, requires 91 grade fuel, mated to the new M8 surface-piercing drive via a Merc racing dry-sump hydraulic transmission. The M8 is 35% stronger than a number six drive and uses new stronger single CNC props choices with a choice of gear ratios.

BTW, gain 50 Hp for a 1,350 Hp rating if your boat builder teams up with Merc Racing to get together in the design of how the engine gets its intake air within your boat’s air intake design.

Package weight (engine, tranny, and drive) is 1606 lbs. The engine dimensions out at a length at 26.69”, width at 34”, and a height above the crankshaft centerline of 29”.

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

Here is a LOA 26’ 02” runabout bow rider boat that ends the running surface piece of its hull far short of where the swim platform ends or even where the boat’s deck ends. Its accepted within the boating industry that this is one way to spec a new boat offered for sale.

There is no spec as to the length of the part of the hull that is in contact with the lake when its up – on plane.

Nor is the “at rest” wetted hull length listed in the specs by the boat builder.  

Here, seabuddy measured the swim platform as about a 40” length and the recessed section of the hull as about another 12” more. So this boat could be also be referred to as a 22 footer. The boat builder calls this its 246 model.

So, is it a 22’, 24’, or a 26’ boat?

Its your money, so you decide what you want in a boat. I am just pointing out that a model name or an LOA number DO NOT always tells all of the story.

Hey, this is just the boat I have photos of to show the issue – not the only boat sold this way among all the new boat builders.

Just make sure of what you are looking at and BRING your own tape measure.

Ole died. So Lena went to the local paper to put a notice in the obituaries.
The Gentleman at the counter, after offering his condolences,
asked Lena what she would like to say about Ole. 

Lena replied, “You yust put ‘Ole died.” 

The gentleman, somewhat perplexed, said,
“That’s it? Just ‘Ole died’?
Surely there must be something more you’d like to say about Ole.
If it’s money you re concerned about, the first five words are free.
We must say something more.” 

So Lena pondered for a few minutes and finally said,
“OK. You put ‘Ole died. Boat for sale.’”

The 2010 Powerboat P1 World Championship will launch in Yalta, Ukraine May 7, as the first event of the upcoming season.

“We are very much looking forward to the opportunity to open the season in the Ukraine in May, given the country’s impressive powerboating heritage and passion for Powerboat P1,” Wicks added, “Starting a couple of weeks later buys the teams a little more time to prepare for the season and fortunately we have a number of alternative venues eager to secure the rights to stage a replacement round. We will be making an announcement shortly about a further event to be added to the calendar.”

The president of Ukraine’s Powerboat Federation, Viktor Shemchuk, reported, “We are very happy to open the 2010 season for Powerboat P1 — it will be an honor and a privilege to do so.”

With more than 20 teams confirmed, the 2010 P1 World Championship promises to be one of the most exciting in Powerboat P1’s eight-year history.

(photo from prior year)

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.