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11-11-2022, 12:28 PM #11
anyone else see CC buying indmar?
Mercruiser tooled their own engines. Copied the GM 6.2L LS blocks, same bore and stroke, cam in block, overhead valve configuration.
Marine specific engines. They are stout.
Mercruiser has stated that the new GM LT based engines are unnecessary for marine use with all the complications of direct injection.
I tend to agree. The GM LS engines are outstanding for power and durability. So they picked a good engine to copy.
https://www.boats.com/reviews/mercru...marine-engine/
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLast edited by larry_arizona; 11-11-2022 at 12:35 PM.
2021 Supra SA 400
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11-11-2022, 04:06 PM #12
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11-11-2022, 04:10 PM #13
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11-11-2022, 06:30 PM #14
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11-14-2022, 11:41 AM #15
Seems like an odd acquisition to me since they don't even use their engines at present.
There's nothing I love more than seeing giant companies buy other giant companies in a space where shit it already absurdly overpriced.
Anybody ever wondered if correct craft charges too much, this pretty much says yes, yes they do
"hey lets buy a competing engine company for no apparent reason to stifle competition, sounds fun"2020 Supra SA
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11-14-2022, 12:15 PM #16
Yea - those that dominate a market segment will dictate the price and try to control the direction of the segment. I see this all the time in software and a company flush with cash. Reminds me of Brunswick Boats buying everything up a little while back.
Family owned and operated - someone got paid big time . . . . Good for them.2018 Supra SL400
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11-14-2022, 12:38 PM #17
im not sure if they get any IP with the purchase, but they will definitely get some cost savings. It gives them more negotiating power with the suppliers, which drives their costs down, so hopefully the consumer cost stays the same. It could go either way tho, but usually companies try making money on the cost side, vs just jacking prices.
2022 Mojo - 400 - flow 3 - OJ 930 15.5x15 prop - 1k lead - 2.5-3k elevation
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11-14-2022, 01:00 PM #18Administrator
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Skier's Choice has not had any discussions with Mercruiser and is not changing to them. We are excited about our future with Indmar and Ford. We think PCM's involvement will benefit all involved.
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11-14-2022, 01:07 PM #19
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11-14-2022, 07:13 PM #20
The dreaded rumor mill put to a stop . . . . oopsie on that call. LOL
2018 Supra SL400