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Post by tdiver on Dec 10, 2019 16:40:57 GMT -5
Multiple questions here. First off I have the original paperwork from my 2006 2660 and it says it's rated for 600hp. It has 150's on it but I know they used to have the option of 250's (which weigh a little more than newer 300's I believe). I would like to know if anyone that any of you know of has put on 300's?
I have a fishing buddy repowering and he's potentially offering me his used 300's at a very fair price. It's really tempting. I wouldn't be concerned but after my year (not sure when) they dropped the rating down to 500hp and if you look at a new 270 on the sailfish website it's now only rated for 400hp. I called the factory and asked them about it and they were only answering in very politically correct lawyer safe answers. They were super nice to speak with by the way, just not very direct answers and they didn't know of anyone that had done it on a 2660.
So do I make it way faster than I'd ever need and way more power than I'll be able to even use most days I go out just because I can? On the days I could get into it a little I think it would be hard to keep the smile off of my face for sure.
What say ye sailfish collective?
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Post by fishnfool on Dec 10, 2019 17:16:21 GMT -5
You might have a problem with your insurance. You should call them and ask if powering beyond your hulls rated HP will be an issue in terms of coverage.
There is a video on YouTube of a 266 (older gen hull) with 300's. Moves along.
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Post by finatic on Dec 10, 2019 19:55:39 GMT -5
If your Ins. Co. gives you the go ahead I gotta get a ride on that bad boy that would be awesome.
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Post by tdiver on Dec 11, 2019 7:04:59 GMT -5
You might have a problem with your insurance. You should call them and ask if powering beyond your hulls rated HP will be an issue in terms of coverage. There is a video on YouTube of a 266 (older gen hull) with 300's. Moves along. Like I said, my hull was rated for 600hp per the statement of origin from Sailfish. I have all the original paperwork from the initial purchase from the original owner. (I bought it from him). I don't think the insurance company will have an issue with it since I still have all the original paperwork from Sailfish showing that. I did google the original brochure and according to that the maximum HP says 500hp which is why I called the factory. I'm hoping they'll be more helpful once some of their staff get back from a boat show. Maybe there's a typo on my paperwork? I don't think Yamaha had the F300 out in 2006 did they? Isn't the 250 and 300 the same block and weight? I'd be fine with either as long as I can insure it and I'm getting them for the right price. My F150's are great and I didn't have any plans to swap them for at least a few more years but if the right deal comes along I can't say no to a 60+MPH boat......ha
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Post by fishnfool on Dec 11, 2019 8:01:00 GMT -5
Ive never seen a 2660 rated for 600hp. 500hp was the highest hull rating that I am aware of. 2006 was the first year the hull was introduced and I can find no performance reports beyond the F250. There was no F300 in 2006, the 300 HPDI might have been around then. I guess it is possible some engineer/architect spec'd a maximum hp higher than what SF planned to rig the boat with or yes, maybe a mistake.
Now the hull is rated for 400hp, which is very weird. Although I dont think it has anything to do with what the hull will accept but rather a representation of what the maximum HP package SF will rig the boat with today.
I would suggest speaking with Denny Warren at SF.
I would also like to see whatever literature you are referencing with the 600hp rating.
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Post by tdiver on Dec 11, 2019 8:52:11 GMT -5
Ive never seen a 2660 rated for 600hp. 500hp was the highest hull rating that I am aware of. 2006 was the first year the hull was introduced and I can find no performance reports beyond the F250. There was no F300 in 2006, the 300 HPDI might have been around then. I guess it is possible some engineer/architect spec'd a maximum hp higher than what SF planned to rig the boat with or yes, maybe a mistake. Now the hull is rated for 400hp, which is very weird. Although I dont think it has anything to do with what the hull will accept but rather a representation of what the maximum HP package will rig the boat with today. I would suggest speaking with Denny Warren at SF. I would also like to see whatever literature you are referencing with the 600hp rating. I can email it to you if you like. PM me an address to send it to on this site if that's possible or on THT username tdiver33
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Post by fishnfool on Dec 11, 2019 9:33:04 GMT -5
Here is that 266 I was referring to. It's somewhere in Europe/Spain, not sure...
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Post by lainiej on Dec 11, 2019 9:46:34 GMT -5
I have a 2007 2360 with F115's and the aluminum tag on the port side says rated for 400hp. I would love to put the F200's or Suzuki V4 200's when I repower.
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Post by popeye on Dec 11, 2019 10:03:17 GMT -5
Funny thread. I just posted one about downsizing.
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Post by fishnfool on Dec 11, 2019 10:19:28 GMT -5
Well this is a first for me...
I hope Tim doesn't mind I shared this, there's no personal information on it. I blacked out the HIN#.
Based on this, I would still probably call SF and speak with Denny regarding the stated rating. Somebody came up with this and it's usually the architect/engineer behind the hull. The weight between the F250 V6 and the F300 V6 is the same, so that should not be an issue, but perhaps there's a reason behind why SF lowered it to 500hp, or not.
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Post by tdiver on Dec 11, 2019 10:49:44 GMT -5
Well this is a first for me...
I hope Tim doesn't mind I shared this, there's no personal information on it. I blacked out the HIN#.
Based on this, I would still probably call SF and speak with Denny regarding the stated rating. Somebody came up with this and it's usually the architect/engineer behind the hull. The weight between the F250 V6 and the F300 V6 is the same, so that should not be an issue, but perhaps there's a reason behind why SF lowered it to 500hp, or not.
I don't mind. Just looking for answers. I'll call Sailfish again next week once all the engineers are back from a boat show and I'll post their answer for everyone to see.
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Post by finatic on Dec 11, 2019 15:06:42 GMT -5
Here is that 266 I was referring to. It's somewhere in Europe/Spain, not sure... I can't get myself to view it again,,, so jealous. Lol
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Post by tiger on Dec 17, 2019 12:21:34 GMT -5
I would do it in a heartbeat. The boat will sit lower and you will get your feet wet in the back probably, but that is the same issue the twin 225s and twin 250s had. Even my 270 with twin 150s does that if me and my kid stand in the same corner. Although I would do it, I wouldn’t run it that hard. I would baby it, knowing I could easily swap a prop and get on plane and back in on a single any time I needed to. I would be trying to save fuel. Too much CI and too much HP is never an issue until the increased weight becomes an issue. For the 2360 and 242, going with the twin 200 Zukes would be a big upgrade.
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Post by tdiver on Dec 17, 2019 22:28:12 GMT -5
Well I called the factory today and apparently twin 300 HPDI’s were doable on the hull. As they transitioned to the heavier 4 strokes they dropped the HP rating multiple times due to the hull performing better with less weight on the transom. It’s not meant to be a high speed hull but rather a nice riding hull and when they added additional weight it would land ass heavy and not softly how the design is intended.
So I think unless I somehow score a pair of the new lightweight mercury 225’s I think I’ll be sticking with the current 150’s. Who knows....in a couple years they might have 250hp 4-strokes that only weight 450 pounds, which would change things.
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Post by tiger on Jan 8, 2020 22:45:31 GMT -5
If you choose to re-power, look closely at Suzuki 200s.
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