So, just received word from Mike and Gene at Howard that they were out doing some water testing on a Sportdeck with a Merc 700 and the NXT drive. From what I understand, the boat planed out like a bravo drive, handled flawlessly and went 100mph on the rev limiter. Mike thinks it still has a...

Merc 700/NXT Package This stunning 400 Hallett is in excellent condition and powered by a set of reliable Mercury 700's and NXT drives all with only 70 hours of use. It is spinning Merc 5 blade props and features a custom tower with lights and speakers and a nice bimini top. Ower is motivated...

I am Looking at a deck boat with a SC700 with the nxt drive. I will not run the cleaver prop. I am not familiar with this drive, is it only for top speed? Can I still pull the kids tubing? Am I looking at the wrong setup for the overall family thing? I could careless about top speed, but I...

anybody know what this boat is running (mph)? just saw it on the web, thing looks fast... I know this boat with a 525 runs mid 90's.. i figure with the 700 and an aggressive x and cleaver bolted on the back, this thing should freakin move.....

What benefit would the NXT give besides strength on a single engine cat with a 525 ? I am currently running the XR with a sportmaster lower. Maybe more mph or less planing time? really wanted that drive when I bought my boat but at that time it was offered with the 700sci only.

Besides strength would there be any benefit to go to an NXT drive on a single engine cat with a 525 from an XR sportmaster? Speed, plaining time?