We've discussed the concepts of "trawler type" boats with outboards, cruisers. One of the issues often brought up is torque, although the engine manufacturers do offer some models designed for work boats.
Perhaps somewhat overlooked as it's not mainstream, Seven Marine was purchased by Volvo not long ago. Many of us wondered what the plan might be. Seven is low volume sales of very large outboards, currently 527, 577 and 627 hp. Well, it's getting interesting.
Recently a test was done with a Tiara Sport 38 and twin 527's. However, these weren't just regular 527's. They were coupled to Volvo's Duoprop drives. They use a ZF type transmission. 8 bladed props. Joysticks. 54 mph on that boat. Certainly enough power to push a much larger boat reasonably well. Perhaps ultimately an outboard perfect for a cruising boat isn't going to come from Yamaha or Mercury or Suzuki but from Volvo.
https://www.boattest.com/engine-review/Seven-Marine/54500218_527_2019
Perhaps somewhat overlooked as it's not mainstream, Seven Marine was purchased by Volvo not long ago. Many of us wondered what the plan might be. Seven is low volume sales of very large outboards, currently 527, 577 and 627 hp. Well, it's getting interesting.
Recently a test was done with a Tiara Sport 38 and twin 527's. However, these weren't just regular 527's. They were coupled to Volvo's Duoprop drives. They use a ZF type transmission. 8 bladed props. Joysticks. 54 mph on that boat. Certainly enough power to push a much larger boat reasonably well. Perhaps ultimately an outboard perfect for a cruising boat isn't going to come from Yamaha or Mercury or Suzuki but from Volvo.
https://www.boattest.com/engine-review/Seven-Marine/54500218_527_2019