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The Hedgehog
06-20-2006, 12:27 PM
I read in Speedboat Magazine that a new product called the X-factor was coming out. This is a standoff box with an integrated hydro steering. It is supposed vertically adjustable like a stellings box but done hydraulically. The indicated retail is around $8,500.

Does anyone know about this? I went to the site in the article Mastry.com and did not see any new products like this.

It sounds pretty cool. Imagine being able to adjust the x-dimension, get a 12" standoff box and have hydraulic steering in the same setup. Hmm Being able to move around the drive height like a bass boat!
Mr X
06-20-2006, 03:21 PM
I know it very well. It is good for 11 MPH on a 22 Classic.
I have seen this product under development first hand for the last 7 years.
It is one of the reasons I picked my board name.
pmreed
06-20-2006, 03:32 PM
11 MPH!!!:eek!: I'll buy it, where is it:bonk:

Phil
The Hedgehog
06-20-2006, 04:29 PM
I know it very well. It is good for 11 MPH on a 22 Classic.
I have seen this product under development for the last 7 years.

Details, details. The article said that they had been involved in some testing with Donzi. Any idea on when it will be available? It sounds like a cool product.
Mr X
06-20-2006, 04:29 PM
Phil, if you are sreious, email me.
The Hedgehog
06-20-2006, 04:34 PM
That is one heck of a setup. I am pretty interested in that as well.
MOP
06-20-2006, 08:35 PM
Ted great to see they are finally letting it out of the bag, I just checked the properties on the photo I have it was from Dec 04. By the looks of it back then I figured it had some serious time in developement, sure will be interesting to see one of the guys try it out.
Speed-Racer
06-20-2006, 08:47 PM
A bit stuff hangin around back there....but 11mph...I'll take a supercharger
The Hedgehog
06-20-2006, 09:10 PM
A bit stuff hangin around back there....but 11mph...I'll take a supercharger

Heck. I will take both! I already got the blower. It should be a grand slam on smaller boats. I would like to know how it works on the longer ones. I looked at my lower unit when driving at 65mph (don't worry I was not driving) and my foot was buried. I am thinking that a variable X would be good. This is a cool idea.
p729lws
06-20-2006, 10:54 PM
A bit stuff hangin around back there....but 11mph...I'll take a supercharger

Can someone translate this for me:confused:
catch 22
06-21-2006, 07:48 AM
11 MPH!!!:eek!: I'll buy it, where is it:bonk:
Phil
Phil, Let me know how it works.:yes: :hyper:
blackhawk
06-21-2006, 01:25 PM
Hmmmmm, that looks very familiar! :D
gcarter
06-21-2006, 02:35 PM
I like it!:)
MOP
06-21-2006, 08:18 PM
Hmmmmm, that looks very familiar! :D

I can see that ain't no Merc test site!! I guess we will be getting a report reasonably soon:crossfing
Mr X
06-21-2006, 08:23 PM
I sure would like to know where and how Scott got that one.......?
The Hedgehog
06-22-2006, 04:39 PM
This all sounds like one heck of a story. I hope that it all plays out ok!

This could be a pretty cool product.