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 Xpress H20B - 115 or 150?
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05/25/21 02:06 PM
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wabash2015
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Pro Angler
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I'm looking at purchasing an H20B but can't decide on the Yamaha 115 SHO or the 150 SHO. I plan on fishing around Corpus Christi and Baffin Bay. I also plan on bass fishing Choke Canyon with it. I'm not looking for crazy top speeds, just a good hole shot and cruise.
Is upgrading to the 150 worth the $6000 increase? This is a boat I plan on keeping for a long time.
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Re: Xpress H20B - 115 or 150?
[Re: wabash2015]
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05/25/21 02:22 PM
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T Bird
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Best bet is to take a ride in one with a 115 and see what you think of the performance.
Okie by birth, Texan by choice. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2021/01/full-47849-80883-111.jpg) USAF "Thunderbirds" Alumni 1985-1989
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Re: Xpress H20B - 115 or 150?
[Re: T Bird]
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05/25/21 03:10 PM
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bronco71
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Best bet is to take a ride in one with a 115 and see what you think of the performance. FYI I have never been happy in the long run with a boat that had a motor under or at least within 10hp of the max rating for the boat.....
1987 Nitro MX185/Mercury Black Max 150 (needs lots of work, put motor on nephew's boat)
1994 XSC-2200 "Jaguar" AKA Shadow 22 Magnum (restoring w/Mercury 200 XRI)
1994 Pantera II (restoring w/Mercury 200 EFI)
1999 Triton TX21/225 Mercury Optimax
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Re: Xpress H20B - 115 or 150?
[Re: wabash2015]
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05/25/21 03:22 PM
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Pat Goff
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I've sold thousands of boats. All manners.
NOT ONCE
Has anyone complained about putting the rated motor on their sled.
EVERYBODY
Who went less, wished they'd gone more.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX ![[Linked Image]](https://i.ibb.co/X48Kbbq/scooter-shallow.jpg)
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Re: Xpress H20B - 115 or 150?
[Re: wabash2015]
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05/25/21 05:23 PM
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Jimfishes
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If you plan to keep it for a long time, spend the extra $$ and get the 150 hp. It will also help if you ever sell it!
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