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Buying a newer pre-owned outboard
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08/06/17 01:52 AM
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I have been considering buying a newer Mercury outboard to replace my 2001 Mercury 225 EFI. Where the heck do you look? Is it just pure luck to find what you want?
Be safe, Rayzor 2001 Triton Tx-21/225 Mercury EFI
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Re: Buying a newer pre-owned outboard
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08/09/17 12:25 AM
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Hmmm. Must be top-secret information.
Be safe, Rayzor 2001 Triton Tx-21/225 Mercury EFI
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Re: Buying a newer pre-owned outboard
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08/09/17 01:42 AM
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Stump jumper
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There is guy in Fort Worth that sells used/rebuilt Mercs but the ones I looked at were mid 90s. Look on CL in boat parts.
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Re: Buying a newer pre-owned outboard
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08/09/17 04:25 PM
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No top secret stuff. Like anything else newer model outboards are fewer juat because they're still running good so there aren't many in the market. If you're wanting a 3yr old or newer you may have to try to find a dealership that haa a non current year model they'll sell. You'll just have to keep your eyes open on multiple forums & act fast if you do find one. Look at BBC motors forum also. You can check brand specific for them.
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Re: Buying a newer pre-owned outboard
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08/10/17 12:34 AM
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I decided to just keep my ole girl and bought a new Tuffskinz to wrap her up in. I spent a little more money this go-around and bought the 2-color type with the HP on the back. It looks REALLY GOOD!
Be safe, Rayzor 2001 Triton Tx-21/225 Mercury EFI
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Re: Buying a newer pre-owned outboard
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08/10/17 12:36 AM
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I would run that motor until it blew up, you don't want to deal with the merc pro xs issues.
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Re: Buying a newer pre-owned outboard
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08/10/17 01:39 AM
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Ditto. I run a 94' 200Xri that was rebuilt.
ELITE POWER SYSTEMS/ Elite Fishing Products Lithium Battery & Charging Systems, Soft Plastics, Tackle,Tokyo Rigs Tight lines & stay safe out there.Gods blessings
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Re: Buying a newer pre-owned outboard
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08/10/17 01:42 AM
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I would run that motor until it blew up, you don't want to deal with the merc pro xs issues. I was told these exact words by a guy in Old Town Spring.
Be safe, Rayzor 2001 Triton Tx-21/225 Mercury EFI
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Re: Buying a newer pre-owned outboard
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08/10/17 04:57 AM
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My Pro XS has been cranky for its entire time of me owning it. Don't get water in your gas
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