RIBCO Seafarer 36X - Twin Mercury 5.7L V10 400hp Verados!

First paneuropean sea trial of the new Merc's V10 400hp Verado outboards!!!
I wouldn't be honest if I told you that the invitation to this sea trial didn't excite my driving passions, as both Mercury's new 5.7L V10 400hp Verado and Ribco's Seafarer 36X offer unique features that raise the bar very high, gaining a clear lead over the competition.
Of course, we know the Ribco Seafarer 36X very well and declare that we are fascinated both by the elegance and excellent finish of its deck and by the design features of its hull, which is one of the boat's strongest assets, contributing catalytically to its excellent performance and ride quality, composing a charismatic set that cannot but enchant even the most demanding owner.
Spacious and luxurious, it reflects its premium aura wherever you stand on the deck giving the highest possible level of living at sea, while the ergonomics and functionality offered by the general design as well as the individual accessories which are manufactured in house are an example to follow.
With two tent-type cabins, two large beds, a very comfortable and independent toilet and bathroom area, a wet bar, a four-seater sofa, two rows of seats for five people and two large sundecks fore and aft, it offers everything we need to enjoy the sea not only for our daily escapes but also for our multi-day vacations.
One of the strongest points of the boat is, as we have emphasized many times, the T-Top of the Seafarer 36X which is made entirely of carbon and fits perfectly with the console of the boat creating a single set of absolute protection against wind and spray, enabling us to come into contact with our great ‘mistress’ even on cold winter days.
This time, the Seafarer 36X was hosting on its transom two brand new V10 400hp Verado engines of Mercury, which we were lucky enough to be the first to test at European level.
Their technical characteristics do not leave much room for discussion or questions, as Mercury has changed its page and philosophy for good, now looking down on most of its competitors and setting the bar very high. Weighing in at just 315.2kg, 116kg lighter than its nearest competitor and 14.5kg lighter than Suzuki's 350hp V6 engine, it already carries a huge advantage. First of all it does not alter the weight distribution of already existing large boats which is of major importance in the ride quality and quite simply means that it can be hung on their transoms without any qualms. It only takes just to consider that 116 kg less weight means 232 kg less on the transom in two-engine installations and 348 kg less in three-engine installations.
In addition, Mercury has applied a 2.08:1 gear ratio to its V10 engines which together with the new and larger diameter Revolution X propellers constitute an explosive combination of torque and thrust that results in instant planning and keeping the boat on plane at lower rpm, faster cruising speeds and greater fuel economy, while ensuring that its enormous horsepower is not wasted in the water.

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