Where to buy new/used outboard
Targa01
Posted 5/20/2010 8:47 PM (#441927)
Subject: Where to buy new/used outboard





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Location: Grand Rapids MN
I'm starting to look to upgrade my outboard and was hoping to get some suggestions as to where to find reasonable deals. I'm in the Grand Rapids MN area but willing to travel some for the right price. Searching for a 115-150hp motor with EFI or DI.

Any suggestions area appreciated, thanks.
bassinbob84
Posted 5/20/2010 9:04 PM (#441930 - in reply to #441927)
Subject: Re: Where to buy new/used outboard




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Location: In a shack in the woods
There's a new 08 115 opti at staples sports just south of motley. I'm not sure what they want for it but I'd guess you could get a deal since it's new and 2 years old
Targa01
Posted 5/20/2010 9:30 PM (#441932 - in reply to #441930)
Subject: Re: Where to buy new/used outboard





Posts: 742


Location: Grand Rapids MN
Thanks Bassin'. I shot them an email requesting a quote. I hope they can do better than the one place I tried locally which were considerably higher than what I've seen online.

I have another question for anyone. What is the differences between the Pro XS and regular Optimax?
bassinbob84
Posted 5/20/2010 10:58 PM (#441949 - in reply to #441927)
Subject: Re: Where to buy new/used outboard




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Location: In a shack in the woods
I would assume it's a tighter wound engine like the big ones. It's there "race" engine. I'm pretty sure they run higher toms too.
There's also some on the big e
dtaijo174
Posted 5/21/2010 7:33 AM (#441963 - in reply to #441927)
Subject: Re: Where to buy new/used outboard





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Location: New Hope MN
I work with a Harvard graduate engineer who rebuilds outboards as a side busniess. He was also a powerboat racer for over a decade until a crash ended his career. I can look to see if he has anything that meets your requirements. he knows his stuff.