Designing a single Engine 450 hp model

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Gulf Princess

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Fluid Motion Model
S-250 C
Hull Identification Number
FML25003E324
Vessel Name
Gulf Princess
MMSI Number
338489129
This is a Design question for the factory , could the new Solara 31 be refitted with a single Yamaha 450 HP, for a single engine version?
And would Fluid entertain that idea!
 
Hey there!

Probably not 😉 Although one could probably make it work, it's not something we designed the transom for. Also, not sure why you would want to lose the hp. It's a cool thought experiment though, I guess.

Cheers!

Ralf
 
Ralf H said:
Hey there!

Probably not 😉 Although one could probably make it work, it's not something we designed the transom for. Also, not sure why you would want to lose the hp. It's a cool thought experiment though, I guess.

Cheers!

Ralf
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Thank you,
It lowers maintenance costs, HP to weight ratios, and Insurance rates. We checked the insurance on this rig and over 600 hp the rates jumped.
Fuel consumption would also be a factor, and as for speed , as long as it could get up on plane the hull dynamics would still work.
 
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