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Horshak
Posted 9/7/2007 1:00 PM (#61014)
Subject: Trading In Motors


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Location: Manitowoc, WI		Just curious if anybody out there traded in a motor for a newer one lately. If so, what year and make did you trade in, and what year and make did you upgraded to. I am pondering trading in or selling my 06 225 Optimax and upgrading to a 250 ProXS for next season. Any input would be appreciated.
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Brian Hoffies
Posted 9/7/2007 3:03 PM (#61019 - in reply to #61014)
Subject: RE: Trading In Motors


Not being a wise guy here but, why would that be an upgrade? Your 06 is barely broke in. Is there a reason you need an extra 25 hp? I'm a very, very happy Opti Max owner and mine is a 1998. lol
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Horshak
Posted 9/7/2007 3:39 PM (#61022 - in reply to #61014)
Subject: Re: Trading In Motors


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Location: Manitowoc, WI		Again, I was just kicking the idea around. As far as the extra 25HP, let's just say I like the adrenaline that comes with speed.
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Guest
Posted 9/7/2007 4:16 PM (#61025 - in reply to #61014)
Subject: RE: Trading In Motors


Ahhhhhhhhh, a go fast guy.

Now it makes sense.
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Horshak
Posted 9/7/2007 5:52 PM (#61031 - in reply to #61014)
Subject: Re: Trading In Motors


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Location: Manitowoc, WI		Ok Guest! So I am labeled as a go fast guy! I also served 8 years in the military jumping out of airplanes. Does that label me as a crazy airborne guy also? Darn right it does. I am just trying to see if this is a legit move for me or not. I have my reasons. Thanks for your input.
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Purple Skeeter
Posted 9/7/2007 6:27 PM (#61033 - in reply to #61031)
Subject: Re: Trading In Motors


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Bob,

I personally have been trying to get my local Yamaha Dealer to let me put a 250 on my 1850 Skeeter, but he keeps whinning about safety and the fact it's only rated for a 175.

I reminded him that 20 years ago, he helped me put a 25 hp on a 12 foot Aluminum boat that was rated for a 5 hp.

Dominic
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Horshak
Posted 9/7/2007 6:35 PM (#61034 - in reply to #61033)
Subject: Re: Trading In Motors


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Location: Manitowoc, WI		Wow Dominic! That 12 ft aluminum boat must have looked like one of todays bass boats skimming across the water with just the prop and 1 ft of boat in the water.
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KHedquist
Posted 9/8/2007 6:08 AM (#61042 - in reply to #61014)
Subject: Re: Trading In Motors



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There is no repacement for displacement, hp is hp = more speed, I like your thinking.

I just hope Merc doesnt come out with a 200 OPTI XS
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T-Mac
Posted 9/10/2007 4:25 PM (#61090 - in reply to #61014)
Subject: Re: Trading In Motors


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In freshwater, walleye country....generally, trading motors of this size just isn't feasible.
You would probably be better off trading your whole rig in on a new one with the 250 ProXS
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sworrall
Posted 9/11/2007 9:32 AM (#61109 - in reply to #61014)
Subject: Re: Trading In Motors




Location: Rhinelander		Give Denny at Fort Fremont a call, or try Bob at Mr. Marine. Either will be happy to quote a trade price. The tough part is de-rigging and re-rigging because of the hours required.
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