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espurling

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  1. I have a pair (RH&LH) of SS Merc Offshore Props (Now called Vensura) - they are a little dull, but in great shape. With the right hub, it will fit any outboard 150hp + (hub not included - about $30 each) Make me an offer.

    http://www.mercurymarine.com/propellers/sport/vensura/

    The VenSura (Offshore) is a tough, durable saltwater propeller for single or twin outboard applications, 135hp and above. The VenSura’s four-blade design delivers better acceleration and holding than a three-blade propeller. The VenSura’s geometry provides strong bow lift – even in rough seas.

  2. Towing from the transom eyes is a little more of a pain, but really is no big deal. I am sure you dealer could rig something up, but the reality is no mater what he does, it is a ton of stress- you'll be dealing with stress cracks etc. Not for nothing but your dealer sounds like he is either ignorant to the obvious or trying to make a few bucks. Either one would concern me.

  3. Ski Pylons are not meant to pull tubers (never mind a double tube). Typically they will bend and then snap. I know people use them for this, but they are not designed for it. Use a harness attached to the transom eyes (not your cleats). Even true ski boats, which have a much, much stronger ski pylon in the center of the boat tell you not to pull tubes with it.

    I am surprised your dealer did not tell this to you.

  4. I remember the days when it all to common having boats with singles making trips offshore before the twin, triple, quad engine set ups of today. I am not disagreeing that two is one and one is none makes sense, but having an EPIRB/satellite phone/SSB radio works for safety & security of you boat & crew with singles at the very least pair up with another boater for offshore ventures. Oh and don't forget to pack Common Sense into your ventures whether inshore or offshore. :605_thumbs_up:

    I would say you definitely do not need a second engine....until you do.

  5. To reiterate what others have already said-

    No stock photos

    Accurate descriptions

    "Call for Price" = Call so I can feel you out to how much I can screw you. I have never understood this- is there a fear that you will be overwhelmed with calls if the price is too low? Take the time to price the boat right, like you want to sell it.

    At least act like you want my money

    Be honest and know what you sell - I am looking for a boat right now -went to a dealer who fed me a couple lines around performance and things that electronics can and can't do. Not sure if he was intentionally stretching the truth, or just had no clue. Either way he lost the sale.

    Finally my expectation as a customer is that you need to make a buck to stay in business, I am ok with that and will support a dealer that is honest and supports my boating. Just don't give me a reason to shop dealers, it is a pia and I would rather be spending the time on my boat.

  6. There are many of them built to be more than a toy. This isn't a new concept. If you think that, well, you need to get out more :239_fishing: No offense :1121_wink:

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    This is a NOAA research jet drive

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    Yamaha makes factory jet drive outboards...

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    Mercury also builds them in 2 and 4 stroke, up to 110 hp.

    I could give you thousands of examples, but you can do a google search if you're interested further.

    My reference was to the Seadoo/Yamaha take on this - I used to tool around a lake with friends in a 18' Hydro Jet with a 350 Berkley - My brother-in-law had a 20' Seadoo jet boat nothing but sprayed chopped glass with a little gel coat. This was years ago, maybe that has changed. Our Fire Boats around here are also all Jet drive - strictly talking FL type Flat Boats.

  7. I was thinking more of a flats boat then river boat (seen them a bit) - I guess the sucking up the bottom makes the most sense - as far as speed the jet boats with the little rotex engines scream literally and figuratively. But maybe if the boats were built to be more than a toy (ie SeeDoo, Yahamha, etc) they would be much heavier.

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