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Re-power my 97 Stratos 201PE prices #12579430 01/15/18 03:50 PM
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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?


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Re: Re-power my 97 Stratos 201PE prices [Re: Gonzz] #12579570 01/15/18 05:32 PM
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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"

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Re: Re-power my 97 Stratos 201PE prices [Re: Gonzz] #12583155 01/17/18 09:01 PM
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what are you going to do with the venom?

Re: Re-power my 97 Stratos 201PE prices [Re: paul06] #12583244 01/17/18 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted By: paul06
what are you going to do with the venom?


Selling it


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Re: Re-power my 97 Stratos 201PE prices [Re: Gonzz] #12590526 01/22/18 08:24 PM
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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.


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Re: Re-power my 97 Stratos 201PE prices [Re: Gonzz] #12594597 01/25/18 04:21 AM
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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.

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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?


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Re: Re-power my 97 Stratos 201PE prices [Re: Gonzz] #12594690 01/25/18 12:18 PM
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I bought a 2018 merc 225 pro XS from Jacos.. Rockwall Marine will do the install... Yamaha 4 stoke was not available..

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Re: Re-power my 97 Stratos 201PE prices [Re: Gonzz] #12601536 01/30/18 04:31 AM
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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!


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Re: Re-power my 97 Stratos 201PE prices [Re: Gonzz] #12601646 01/30/18 11:13 AM
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I did it for the 5 yr platinum warranty


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