R8

[BobRae99]

I was shocked to learn that you can order an R8 OB with 2 Merc or Yamaha outboards. That is 600HP. Does anyone have on equipped that way? I'd love to hear how it performs! BR

[AsLan7]

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Good to know Br99. Certainly the wave of the future.

[CobaltDeadHead]

I was shocked to learn that you can order an R8 OB with 2 Merc or Yamaha outboards. That is 600HP. Does anyone have on equipped that way? I'd love to hear how it performs! BR

This owner didn't particularly care for the ride, which is too bad. Blistering fast boat I bet though

viewtopic.php?t=6996

[tonylukes3]

Yeah I'm eventually going to do an R8 with either twin 250's or 300's. The 300's will hit 65mph I think the Verado's will do a bit more than the Yamaha's. There are a few YouTube videos showing the Verado's, I believe they quoted 67mph top end with the 300's.
Here's the Yamaha performance bulletin on the 300's, they also have bulletins with the twin 200's & 250's.
https://yamahaoutboards.com/outboards/3 ... -16-21_dck

[AsLan7]

Yeah I'm eventually going to do an R8 with either twin 250's or 300's. The 300's will hit 65mph I think the Verado's will do a bit more than the Yamaha's. There are a few YouTube videos showing the Verado's, I believe they quoted 67mph top end with the 300's.
Here's the Yamaha performance bulletin on the 300's, they also have bulletins with the twin 200's & 250's.
https://yamahaoutboards.com/outboards/3 ... -16-21_dck

.Thanks for posting that tl3….

Are you trading in a Cobalt?

Be sure to post pics.

And welcome aboard mate!

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[Pilotmike]

Quick question for the newer COBALT outboard group. Wouldn't it be more efficient for both weight and fuel to get a single 500hp or the 600hp Merc? Are they too heavy for a single transom fit?

[CobaltDeadHead]

No idea on that, but I'd definitely prefer twin 300 to a single 600. Two motors just give you more control even if you don't get the joystick

[FirstStar]

What I don't get about the outboards is that it takes all of the swim platform. I mean, for a fishing boat sure but a runabout?

[tonylukes3]

Yeah I'm eventually going to do an R8 with either twin 250's or 300's. The 300's will hit 65mph I think the Verado's will do a bit more than the Yamaha's. There are a few YouTube videos showing the Verado's, I believe they quoted 67mph top end with the 300's.
Here's the Yamaha performance bulletin on the 300's, they also have bulletins with the twin 200's & 250's.
https://yamahaoutboards.com/outboards/3 ... -16-21_dck

.Thanks for posting that tl3….

Are you trading in a Cobalt?

Be sure to post pics.

And welcome aboard mate!

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Thanks! Just posted a quick review/intro here - viewtopic.php?t=7399

[CobaltDeadHead]

What I don't get about the outboards is that it takes all of the swim platform. I mean, for a fishing boat sure but a runabout?

I think the idea for the OB boats is to tap into the saltwater market. Even if I had no intention of fishing, I'd still want OBs vs IOs if I primarily used the boat in saltwater.

[Jeffrey262]

I was shocked to learn that you can order an R8 OB with 2 Merc or Yamaha outboards. That is 600HP. Does anyone have on equipped that way? I'd love to hear how it performs! BR

It will do 65mph. I ran a 2023 w/twin merc 300hp.

[Jeffrey262]

What I don't get about the outboards is that it takes all of the swim platform. I mean, for a fishing boat sure but a runabout?

I think the idea for the OB boats is to tap into the saltwater market. Even if I had no intention of fishing, I'd still want OBs vs IOs if I primarily used the boat in saltwater.

Much easier to service as well. OB’s in Saltwater I/o in Lake Michigan

[stifflkd]

What I don't get about the outboards is that it takes all of the swim platform. I mean, for a fishing boat sure but a runabout?

Agree, No interest in a OB and I am in SW. Never understood that thought process. VP is closed cool with only the the exhaust manifolds and risers being a concern, opposed to the entire engine. Dual prop, weight low and within the hull and free access to the stern whether tubing or sitting on a anchor in exchange for more storage just doesn't cut it for me.