Good read on ILMOR

[TT197]

If it was going to BLOW UP it was going to happen to us.

[vision]

I believe the RTP was discontinued as it no longer met emissions standards in several states.

[TX.X-30 fan]

Did you really take the new car hickey that many times??? WOW

[duckguy]

TT197 how did you like it?

[TT197]

That engine is awesome 6.0L that is. And I have had ever Indmar endine since 351 to current

[MCwake]

My 2 Cents...

Please enlighten me on how he did this?

Penske purchased MC.

Penske lost a lot of $ from his MasterCraft investment.

Penske is close with Wyzata Investment partners being they are partnered with Penske Trucking.

Wyzata purchased MC

Now you take Penske and Wyzata. Penske and Ilmore have worked closely for years together. Add all the pieces of the puzzle together and it is what it is.

http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=2207269

http://www.boats.com/blog/2010/12/ma...o-ilmor-power/

Ilmore engines/MC will all work out fine in the end. I wish MC and Ilmore the best!

[sand2snow22]

Penske purchased MC.

Penske lost a lot of $ from his MasterCraft investment.

Penske is close with Wyzata Investment partners being they are partnered with Penske Trucking.

Wyzata purchased MC

Now you take Penske and Wyzata. Penske and Ilmore have worked closely for years together. Add all the pieces of the puzzle together and it is what it is.

http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=2207269

http://www.boats.com/blog/2010/12/ma...o-ilmor-power/

Ilmore engines/MC will all work out fine in the end. I wish MC and Ilmore the best!

I'm really trying not to be argumentative, but you're not answering the question. That's great, I can see the transaction history, just wonder how you think Penske, Wyzata, etc. brought MC to it's knees??

[MCwake]

I see. My intent of my original post was concern with a new product and Penske trying to recoup some invested $ he lost during his ownership of MC by introducing Ilmore to Wyzata/MC. Penske "bringing MC to its knees" was my poor use of words. My bad. MC had a lot of debit beofe Penske came in. The state of the economy and over enthusiastic production numbers was what brought MC and just about every other business in US to its knees. Things are getting better. I hope this new partnership helps out everyone!

[sand2snow22]

I am following now. You could very well be right about this........

My intent of my original post was concern with a new product and Penske trying to recoup some invested $ he lost during his ownership of MC by introducing Ilmore to Wyzata/MC.

[Forrest-X45]

I can see why MC made the decision but I don't know if I like it from a customer perspective. But change can be a good thing.
I sure hope Ilmore has plans in 2012 for a bigger engine than the 6.2L for the X-45 and X-55. Or atleast supercharge it like the Indmar LSA. The 6.2 will work for most people in the 45 but it sure won't work for those looking for more power and in the 55.

This move by MC sure has put a twist in my future upgrade plans........

[JohnE]

I see. My intent of my original post was concern with a new product and Penske trying to recoup some invested $ he lost during his ownership of MC by introducing Ilmore to Wyzata/MC. Penske "bringing MC to its knees" was my poor use of words. My bad. MC had a lot of debit beofe Penske came in. The state of the economy and over enthusiastic production numbers was what brought MC and just about every other business in US to its knees. Things are getting better. I hope this new partnership helps out everyone!

This is a decent analysis, IMO.

[TX.X-30 fan]

Businesses that were not highly leveraged have faired much better than companies with ridiculous debt loads like MC.

[Thrall]

I can't believe....there's more arguing and trashtalking about Ilmors than Powerstrokes!

[Chicago190]

I can't believe....there's more arguing and trashtalking about Ilmors than Powerstrokes!

It's particularly impressive because only 1 person by my count (TT197) has even driven a boat with an Ilmor engine.

[Eagle]

ShawnB, did any of the boats you test drove at the factory have Ilmor engines? I see you ordered your X-25 with one.