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 Who makes the better lower unit?
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06/05/07 01:59 PM
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jta75
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I destroyed my lower unit at Fork. The dealer wants to replace it with a lower unit manufactured by Jasper verses the Mercury lower unit. Does Jasper make a good product?
Jason
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Re: Who makes the better lower unit?
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06/05/07 06:05 PM
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If insurance is paying for it, I would recommend sticking with Mercury. If it is coming out of your own pocket, I know you have to weigh the pros and cons. Even then, I would still buy an original equipment lower unit.
However, if it is a rebuilt Mercury lower unit, then it is a toss up. Rebuilts and aftermarkets never last as long as a new lower unit.
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Re: Who makes the better lower unit?
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06/05/07 06:39 PM
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steve@S2Marine
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S2 Marine 714 S. Main Quitman, Tx. 75783 www.s2marine.coms2marinesales@gmail.com Blazer Boats, Excel Boats, Sun Chaser Pontoons, Thor boats, Legend Craft Boats
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Re: Who makes the better lower unit?
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06/05/07 06:41 PM
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Brian McCarty
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I agree with the above...Mercury but not rebuilt.
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Re: Who makes the better lower unit?
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06/05/07 06:56 PM
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R T
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Avoid the Jasper lower unit. I bought one after blowing up the lower unit on my flats boat, and it lasted about 3 months.
It doesn't matter how you find the pot of gold, all that matters is that you beat the leprachaun.
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Re: Who makes the better lower unit?
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06/05/07 07:02 PM
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waytooslow
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go with the merc... insurance has to make you whole... don't let them pull a fast one.
Two wheels or two reels, either way I'm happy. Let's handle those bass better. Use two hands. M'kay? - How to Handle Bass
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Re: Who makes the better lower unit?
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06/05/07 07:20 PM
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jta75
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Thanks guys. I called the dealer and they're quoting using the Mercury lower unit.
This process has been a nightmare. The Triton dealer has had my boat since May 2nd and I'm sure it'll be a couple more weeks before I get it back. I was hoping to have it back for the last Basschamps-Central tourney on Choke, so now we have to scramble for a replacement boat.
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Re: Who makes the better lower unit?
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06/05/07 08:27 PM
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If its a Merc 225, I have a spare lower unit I can loan you or sell to you. It is original, never been rebuilt.
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Re: Who makes the better lower unit?
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06/06/07 12:28 PM
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jta75
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Mike-
I appreciate the offer but we have a replacement boat now. That's pretty cool of you to offer tho.
We're gonna be kickin it in a carpetless Blazer!
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Re: Who makes the better lower unit?
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06/06/07 03:00 PM
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Mike Keenan
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that is a great offer kernan. you get a spare with your last motor purchase for just such emergencies? I know I have been needing to do that...
R.I.P. Mike "pappy" "broken rod" Green born 07-16-62 on to better fishing 06-10-08. www.basscat.com
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Re: Who makes the better lower unit?
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06/06/07 03:14 PM
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I just found a deal that I couldn't pass up. Since I have been through several lower units myself, I thought what the hell. Now that I am running a Minn Kota, I don't need a spare trolling motor, so I thought I would get a spare lower unit. 
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Re: Who makes the better lower unit?
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06/06/07 03:18 PM
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PGR Mike
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Mercury also builds a reman if the insurance company will not pay for a brand new one. They come with the same one year warranty.
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Re: Who makes the better lower unit?
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06/06/07 03:28 PM
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jta75
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It's funny that you mention Minn Kota. I just had to replace a Motorguide! This sport we all love can drain your wallet very fast!
My insurance is picking up the tab for the lower unit so that helps out big time.
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Re: Who makes the better lower unit?
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06/06/07 03:41 PM
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Sorry - it was just a joke. Let's not mess up your post with a trolling motor debate!
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Re: Who makes the better lower unit?
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06/07/07 01:53 PM
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Well I heard from State Farm today. Apparently I have a clause in my policy that allows State Farm to pay for the least expensive fix. I do not have the right to OEM parts. Having said that, they want to replace my lower unit with a remanufactured merc lower unit. Can I trust a remanufactured lower unit? This is all new to me.
Thanks for the help.
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