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Re-power my 97 Stratos 201PE prices

Posted By: Gonzz

Re-power my 97 Stratos 201PE prices - 01/15/18 03:50 PM

I have 20k to spend. It has a 97 Johnson Venom 225 on it and going with a brand new engine. Thinking about the Yamaha 225 4 stroke. Haven't ruled out others. Any suggestions?
Posted By: T Bird

Re: Re-power my 97 Stratos 201PE prices - 01/15/18 05:32 PM

See which Mfg. is offering best price rebates and warranty incentives. Negotiate with multiple dealers for best base price, extended warranty and install/rigging cost. Note you will have to purchase new controls, cables and prop. This time of year dealers need business. "NEGOTIATE"
Posted By: paul06

Re: Re-power my 97 Stratos 201PE prices - 01/17/18 09:01 PM

what are you going to do with the venom?
Posted By: Gonzz

Re: Re-power my 97 Stratos 201PE prices - 01/17/18 09:58 PM

Originally Posted By: paul06
what are you going to do with the venom?


Selling it
Posted By: T-racer @ Mallard Marine

Re: Re-power my 97 Stratos 201PE prices - 01/22/18 08:24 PM

Gonz if I had 20k in your shoes I'd sell that Stratos and buy you a newer rig! JMO, that's what I'd do if I'm you.
Posted By: Glenn54

Re: Re-power my 97 Stratos 201PE prices - 01/25/18 04:21 AM

It appears you ended up getting a new Mercury. Is that right? I've heard the Yamaha motors were hard to find, for re-power, especially the higher horse power like you needed.

Originally Posted By: Gonzz
I have 20k to spend. It has a 97 Johnson Venom 225 on it and going with a brand new engine. Thinking about the Yamaha 225 4 stroke. Haven't ruled out others. Any suggestions?
Posted By: Gonzz

Re: Re-power my 97 Stratos 201PE prices - 01/25/18 12:18 PM

I bought a 2018 merc 225 pro XS from Jacos.. Rockwall Marine will do the install... Yamaha 4 stoke was not available..
Posted By: dk2429

Re: Re-power my 97 Stratos 201PE prices - 01/30/18 04:31 AM

Just curious..

With $20k, you could get a newer well taken care of bass boat all day.

But if you want to keep your boat, I understand. I had the same exact boat a few years ago with the 225 Rude Vindicator and that was one bad [censored] piece of machinery!
Posted By: Gonzz

Re: Re-power my 97 Stratos 201PE prices - 01/30/18 11:13 AM

I did it for the 5 yr platinum warranty
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