New Merc

[gotmuddy]

41 minutes ago, Ketchup said:

Watching that video, it appears lots of possible issues Could pop up. 1260 pounds? Not on a bass boat anytime soon. 

I doubt they ever do.  I can only see it being used for big offshore boats, maybe singles for 24ft bay boats, although I dont know how popular its gonna be.

[moguy1973]

You think this technology would trickle down to normal sized motors?  Also, is it drive by wire?  I'm not seeing any steering linkage.

There's a jetboat company out in Virginia that does this with their jets. They mount the outboard motor stationary and then only turn the jet nozzle. 

https://riverroadjetboats.com/nozzle-system.html

[gotmuddy]

40 minutes ago, moguy1973 said:

You think this technology would trickle down to normal sized motors?  Also, is it drive by wire?  I'm not seeing any steering linkage.

There's a jetboat company out in Virginia that does this with their jets. They mount the outboard motor stationary and then only turn the jet nozzle. 

https://riverroadjetboats.com/nozzle-system.html

I think all the new big motors are drive by wire.  That is a cool idea with the jet nozzle, wonder how fast it steers?  It could get sideways easy I bet

[fishinwrench]

5 hours ago, gotmuddy said:

I think all the new big motors are drive by wire.

They are moving towards wireless RF controlled.   A potential benefit in saltwater environment (no wires and fewer connections to corrode and fail) with a default shutdown (kill) if for any reason RF signal is lost.   

Drug runners, kidnappers, Guys that are late on payments, Drunk drivers, ect.won't have a chance because law enforcement and Repo agents will be able to jam the system from 1.5 miles away.    Water patrol/Coast guard won't be turning on lights and pulling you over...... They'll just shut you down and pull up on ya.    

And yeah..... you're gonna pay an extra 11k+ at time of purchase for them to have that capability.   Hope you get your money's worth. 🙄