Anyone know anything about the big announcement from Indmar on 11-05-2013.
http://www.indmar.com/Experience/Announcement.aspx
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Anyone know anything about the big announcement from Indmar on 11-05-2013.
http://www.indmar.com/Experience/Announcement.aspx
that thing got a HEMI in it? :o
No idea myself
I'm pretty sure that Ford is getting back in the marine industry.
Maybe Ford motors? I've also seen a lot of people that want a diesel option.
Link to another thread ....
http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=800350
You start to mix turbos in the system and repair costs are through the roof. A marine engine isn't simple anymore but it will soon be dealer only repairs.
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I think it is a WOH! (Water Orientated Hybrid!)
Yep! 3,000 lbs of batteries strategically spread throughout the boat, another 700lb midship electric motor inbetween the now I-4 diesel and the V-Drive unit. Instant 100% torque, tank of fuel lasts all week and with the new Tige, MC etc coming in around the same price as a starter home in many parts of the country -- What's more money!!
And the real bonus -- Endless WS (or Exile, or Kicker) stereo sessions!!!!!
Those guys are FRICKEN genius!!!!
Sounds awesome, can't wait to see it! Isn't there a company also already making completely electric boats?
Folks on WW seem to think it is just that indmar is moving to the new GM block and discontinuing the age old 350, but I don't see that as a revolutionary advancement.
Well looks like Ford is back,6.2 liter engine. Hate to see GM go.
The announcement (whatever it is) is supposed to be at 5 PM, Pacific Time.
I just saw that on facebook. See the boat it looks like they have at the show? 8)
https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/...09804179_n.jpg
Must be getting a lot of attention - the Indmar site is down at the moment...
Sister and brother in law is at SEMA so they found out and called me.Looks like they'll be fazing out GM little by little.
Come on Indmar, let's just go diesel and be done with it!
Man I have to say I'm not to happy the GM engine is being phased out. I'm a die hard Ford Truck guy but I've never been a big fan of their engines.
I just read it on the Tige site about its official on the engine change.
"We invite you to experience history in the making"
going with Ford doesnt seam to me like such a deal-not history making anyway
Diesel-now that could be history making
I think a lot of people have already told Indmar at the show they're not very happy.
Wonder if that is the main reveal or perhaps an additional one? Also, where are ya'll seeing the GM being phased out?
I'm with daze, I'm not feeling like that is "history in the making".
The Indmar rep to her they would be fazing out GM.
She didn't say but I'll get her to ask if they're still close to Indmar's booth.
Probably why most big companies make most of their decisions - $$$$
I don't see such a big problem, it's not like today's modern gas motors are the same as the old carbureted V-8s from back in the day when I had hair.
Though for the prices that boats are going for these days, I wonder why they haven't developed a inline 6 or V-8 diesel running a small blower and set up for torque.
6.2 Ford raptor engine. Not very revolutionary.
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From the Ford booth....
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Wow I am just totally blown away at how revolutionary and how much the marine industry will never be the same.
NOT!!
What a joke.
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And every Telecom company has the "BEST" coverage.
Companies don't need to be the best, they just need to say they are the best.
How would you like to be in that meeting?;
(Boss) Bob! we just inked a deal with Ford to supply engines.
(Bob) Why did we do that?
(Boss) Because it is in our company mission statement that we are to provide the best service to our clients by continually adding value to our patron based performance product lineup, fueled by our people who are committed to delivering exceptional results and creating extraordinary innovative ideas to take us into the next century and beyond and to encourage employees' personal and professional growth, productivity, and physical and mental well-being, the mission of the our firm shall be to foster a worksite culture that encourages both personal and professional growth from within our own ranks...
(Bob) What!
(Boss) Just go write new g&#-D@^$ new ad campaign telling everyone that it is the best thing for them!
(Bob) Huh? How is changing engine manufactures better for the consumer?
(Boss) Why! Because it is! "Revolutionary!" yes "Revolutionary!" Bob! Use that term in the new ad campaign. That PEOPLE is genius inspiration and why I am CEO!
(Bob) Huh?
(Boss) Bob! Your Fired! FRANK!! GET IN HERE!!! I HAVE A REVOLUTIONARY IDEA!!...
When will Moomba be putting the Ford engines in their boats? Is it possible that Moomba will switch to PCM?
The SA (skiers choice) was the display boat. Seems most are saying gm is getting phased out of Indmar.
I'm not positive, but isnt PCM a marinizer like Indmar?
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pcm is a marinizer just like indmar and are offering the same engine lineups as indmar is currently. difference is in the software tweaks and I think some of that is on purpose to get a slightly different number to call it a 343 instead of a 340. my pcm 343 uses the same part numbers from autozone that my indmar ext340 used. both are using the same 550hp blown motor as the top offering.
I get the buzz from indmar as it's a marketing big deal for them, but for the end-user, I can't imagine anyone cares what engine powers their boat as long as it does so efficently and reliably. they'll probably spin this to show some added hp/tq numbers using the ford motor but any tuner could get an added 20hp out of the chevy motor if they wanted.
what's funny is that you will now see people that will never buy an indmar-powered boat due to having a ford block in it now.
I understand your view Sandm, my issue with the Ford block is its not as proven as the Chevy small blocks. Everyone knows the 350 small block is bullet proof. My main concern is how much are parts going to cost when you go to a Ford block vs Chevy.
I could care less about HP I'd rather them rank an engine with Torque for Wake Boats.
agreed mike, but iirc, 15 years ago all these boats had the ford gt40 or 351 marine engine in them. somehow we all shifted to the gm block. betting as that took place there were lots of guys sitting around in boat showrooms bitching about losing ford blocks and how gm isn't proven in the towboat industry(imagine the message boards back then if they had been around).
at the end of the day, I would bet that indmar/ford have struck up a marriage that is financially positive for both companies and that's the reason for the switch. compare engine prices 5 years from now and bet the incentives for switching to ford are all gone and prices are back where they were or higher. to your point, ford engines have always been a tad higher both in initial cost and parts. guessing that's due to the volume of chevy engines produced and the aftermarket industry embracing that platform.
Everybody stock up on extra solenoids. LOL.
So...if they're going with Ford, why isn't the revolutionary announcement that they will be implementing a marinized version of the EcoBoost 3.5L V6 with twin turbo? Now, I'd consider that revolutionary; the EcoBoost has almost as much torque as the 6.2...not as much horsepower though, but much better fuel economy.