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Since today is a nice bright sunny day..
On Sunday, 10 March 2013 10:55:26 UTC-3, iBoaterer wrote:
In article , says... On Sat, 9 Mar 2013 11:49:46 -0500, iBoaterer wrote: What makes a "big foot" a big foot as opposed to just a 60 Merc? The big foot has the next larger lower unit. A 40-60 BF uses the 75-90 foot. Got it, but why? Is it for more severe service, etc? I've seen a claim that it will get your boat up on plane quicker, although you'll probably sacrifice a couple miles an hour on the top end. I liked the heavier duty lower end...just in case I ever hit anything. |
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Since today is a nice bright sunny day..
True North wrote:
On Sunday, 10 March 2013 10:55:26 UTC-3, iBoaterer wrote: In article , says... On Sat, 9 Mar 2013 11:49:46 -0500, iBoaterer wrote: What makes a "big foot" a big foot as opposed to just a 60 Merc? The big foot has the next larger lower unit. A 40-60 BF uses the 75-90 foot. Got it, but why? Is it for more severe service, etc? I've seen a claim that it will get your boat up on plane quicker, although you'll probably sacrifice a couple miles an hour on the top end. I liked the heavier duty lower end...just in case I ever hit anything. It won't help if you hit something. |
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