Anybody Supercharge an Outboard?
 

I've got a Paxton on my '72 Cuda and it's a kick in the pants.
A friend did the work for me, but he's clueless about boats.
OB is a '92 Mariner 125.
Thoughts?

Anybody Supercharge an Outboard?
 

On 2/4/10 7:20 AM, Jim wrote:
I've got a Paxton on my '72 Cuda and it's a kick in the pants.
A friend did the work for me, but he's clueless about boats.
OB is a '92 Mariner 125.
Thoughts?


My suggestion is that you consult with Dimwit Loogy & Snotty Scotty at
"the other place," and then post the responses you get here. Between
those two rocket scientists, you're sure to get a solution that will be
a real crowd pleaser on the 4th of July. :)

Anybody Supercharge an Outboard?
 

On Feb 4, 7:20*am, Jim wrote:
I've got a Paxton on my '72 Cuda and it's a kick in the pants.
A friend did the work for me, but he's clueless about boats.
OB is a '92 Mariner 125.
Thoughts?

Search over at http://www.ScreamAndFly.com

Anybody Supercharge an Outboard?
 

stp wrote:
On Feb 4, 7:20 am, Jim wrote:
I've got a Paxton on my '72 Cuda and it's a kick in the pants.
A friend did the work for me, but he's clueless about boats.
OB is a '92 Mariner 125.
Thoughts?

Search over at http://www.ScreamAndFly.com

Thanks stp. Nothing there about aftermarket superchargers.
Probably just not done, or rare because of practicality.

Found this about the Verado at
http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/006413.html
*****************
Weight can be saved by supercharging. Let's compare the weigh of some
200-HP outboard motors:

1.7-liter supercharged 200-HP = 510-lbs (Mercury Verado 200)
3.6-liter non-supercharged 200-HP = 580-lbs (Suzuki DF200)
3.4-liter non-supercharged 200-HP = 588-lbs (Honda BF200)

The supercharged motor is 70 to 78-lbs lighter. However, if we move down
just slightly in horsepower to the 150-HP range, the supercharged motor
loses any advantage, and instead shows an 32- to 36-lb disadvantage:

1.7-liter supercharged 150-HP = 510-lbs (Mercury Verado 150)
2.9-liter non-supercharged 150-HP = 474-lbs (Suzuki DF150)
2.3-liter non-supercharged 150-HP = 478-lbs (Honda BF150)
*****************

Pretty nice weight savings if I went up to a 200hp.
Looks like the Mercury is the only game in town for supercharged.
Think I'll just stick with the 125 for now, and get my speed gooses from
the Cuda.

Anybody Supercharge an Outboard?
 

On 2/4/10 11:18 AM, Jim wrote:
stp wrote:
On Feb 4, 7:20 am, Jim wrote:
I've got a Paxton on my '72 Cuda and it's a kick in the pants.
A friend did the work for me, but he's clueless about boats.
OB is a '92 Mariner 125.
Thoughts?

Search over at http://www.ScreamAndFly.com

Thanks stp. Nothing there about aftermarket superchargers.
Probably just not done, or rare because of practicality.

Found this about the Verado at
http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/006413.html
*****************
Weight can be saved by supercharging. Let's compare the weigh of some
200-HP outboard motors:

1.7-liter supercharged 200-HP = 510-lbs (Mercury Verado 200)
3.6-liter non-supercharged 200-HP = 580-lbs (Suzuki DF200)
3.4-liter non-supercharged 200-HP = 588-lbs (Honda BF200)

The supercharged motor is 70 to 78-lbs lighter. However, if we move down
just slightly in horsepower to the 150-HP range, the supercharged motor
loses any advantage, and instead shows an 32- to 36-lb disadvantage:


D;oh...the 200 hp verado is a four cylinder engine displacing 105 cubic
inches. The 'Zuke is a V6 displacing 220 cubes. I presume the Honda has
similar specs.

Guess which engines will last longer on a heavy boat?

70 pounds is insignificant on a 500-600+ pound outboard.

Anybody Supercharge an Outboard?
 

Harry wrote:
On 2/4/10 11:18 AM, Jim wrote:
stp wrote:
On Feb 4, 7:20 am, Jim wrote:
I've got a Paxton on my '72 Cuda and it's a kick in the pants.
A friend did the work for me, but he's clueless about boats.
OB is a '92 Mariner 125.
Thoughts?

Search over at http://www.ScreamAndFly.com

Thanks stp. Nothing there about aftermarket superchargers.
Probably just not done, or rare because of practicality.

Found this about the Verado at
http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/006413.html
*****************
Weight can be saved by supercharging. Let's compare the weigh of some
200-HP outboard motors:

1.7-liter supercharged 200-HP = 510-lbs (Mercury Verado 200)
3.6-liter non-supercharged 200-HP = 580-lbs (Suzuki DF200)
3.4-liter non-supercharged 200-HP = 588-lbs (Honda BF200)

The supercharged motor is 70 to 78-lbs lighter. However, if we move down
just slightly in horsepower to the 150-HP range, the supercharged motor
loses any advantage, and instead shows an 32- to 36-lb disadvantage:


D;oh...the 200 hp verado is a four cylinder engine displacing 105 cubic
inches. The 'Zuke is a V6 displacing 220 cubes. I presume the Honda has
similar specs.

Guess which engines will last longer on a heavy boat?

70 pounds is insignificant on a 500-600+ pound outboard.

Weight is always significant when talking go-fast, whether on a low
transom or your lard ass.
You're conventional and boring.
Where is jps?

Anybody Supercharge an Outboard?
 

On Feb 4, 7:20*am, Jim wrote:
I've got a Paxton on my '72 Cuda and it's a kick in the pants.
A friend did the work for me, but he's clueless about boats.
OB is a '92 Mariner 125.
Thoughts?

Ya, you're an idiot.

Anybody Supercharge an Outboard?
 

Harry wrote:
On 2/4/10 11:18 AM, Jim wrote:
stp wrote:
On Feb 4, 7:20 am, Jim wrote:
I've got a Paxton on my '72 Cuda and it's a kick in the pants.
A friend did the work for me, but he's clueless about boats.
OB is a '92 Mariner 125.
Thoughts?

Search over at http://www.ScreamAndFly.com

Thanks stp. Nothing there about aftermarket superchargers.
Probably just not done, or rare because of practicality.

Found this about the Verado at
http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/006413.html
*****************
Weight can be saved by supercharging. Let's compare the weigh of some
200-HP outboard motors:

1.7-liter supercharged 200-HP = 510-lbs (Mercury Verado 200)
3.6-liter non-supercharged 200-HP = 580-lbs (Suzuki DF200)
3.4-liter non-supercharged 200-HP = 588-lbs (Honda BF200)

The supercharged motor is 70 to 78-lbs lighter. However, if we move down
just slightly in horsepower to the 150-HP range, the supercharged motor
loses any advantage, and instead shows an 32- to 36-lb disadvantage:


D;oh...the 200 hp verado is a four cylinder engine displacing 105 cubic
inches. The 'Zuke is a V6 displacing 220 cubes. I presume the Honda has
similar specs.

Guess which engines will last longer on a heavy boat?

70 pounds is insignificant on a 500-600+ pound outboard.


Insignificant? 14% is not insignificant. The guy wasn't talking about
heavy boats or longevity dip****.

Anybody Supercharge an Outboard?
 

On 2/4/2010 12:09 PM, Harry wrote:
Harry wrote:
On 2/4/10 11:18 AM, Jim wrote:
stp wrote:
On Feb 4, 7:20 am, Jim wrote:
I've got a Paxton on my '72 Cuda and it's a kick in the pants.
A friend did the work for me, but he's clueless about boats.
OB is a '92 Mariner 125.
Thoughts?

Search over at http://www.ScreamAndFly.com

Thanks stp. Nothing there about aftermarket superchargers.
Probably just not done, or rare because of practicality.

Found this about the Verado at
http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/006413.html
*****************
Weight can be saved by supercharging. Let's compare the weigh of some
200-HP outboard motors:

1.7-liter supercharged 200-HP = 510-lbs (Mercury Verado 200)
3.6-liter non-supercharged 200-HP = 580-lbs (Suzuki DF200)
3.4-liter non-supercharged 200-HP = 588-lbs (Honda BF200)

The supercharged motor is 70 to 78-lbs lighter. However, if we move down
just slightly in horsepower to the 150-HP range, the supercharged motor
loses any advantage, and instead shows an 32- to 36-lb disadvantage:


D;oh...the 200 hp verado is a four cylinder engine displacing 105
cubic inches. The 'Zuke is a V6 displacing 220 cubes. I presume the
Honda has similar specs.

Guess which engines will last longer on a heavy boat?

70 pounds is insignificant on a 500-600+ pound outboard.


Insignificant? 14% is not insignificant. The guy wasn't talking about
heavy boats or longevity dip****.

Harry, I always get a woody when you argue with yourself.

Anybody Supercharge an Outboard?
 

On Feb 4, 10:18*am, Jim wrote:
stp wrote:
On Feb 4, 7:20 am, Jim wrote:
I've got a Paxton on my '72 Cuda and it's a kick in the pants.
A friend did the work for me, but he's clueless about boats.
OB is a '92 Mariner 125.
Thoughts?

Search over athttp://www.ScreamAndFly.com

Thanks stp. *Nothing there about aftermarket superchargers.
Probably just not done, or rare because of practicality.

Found this about the Verado athttp://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/006413.html
*****************
Weight can be saved by supercharging. Let's compare the weigh of some
200-HP outboard motors:

1.7-liter supercharged 200-HP = 510-lbs (Mercury Verado 200)
3.6-liter non-supercharged 200-HP = 580-lbs (Suzuki DF200)
3.4-liter non-supercharged 200-HP = 588-lbs (Honda BF200)

The supercharged motor is 70 to 78-lbs lighter. However, if we move down
just slightly in horsepower to the 150-HP range, the supercharged motor
loses any advantage, and instead shows an 32- to 36-lb disadvantage:

1.7-liter supercharged 150-HP = 510-lbs (Mercury Verado 150)
2.9-liter non-supercharged 150-HP = 474-lbs (Suzuki DF150)
2.3-liter non-supercharged 150-HP = 478-lbs (Honda BF150)
*****************

Pretty nice weight savings if I went up to a 200hp.
Looks like the Mercury is the only game in town for supercharged.
Think I'll just stick with the 125 for now, and get my speed gooses from
the Cuda.

I'm sure it can be done, but it would take some extreme modification
and it would be easier and more practical to upgrade engines.