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[QUOTE] - 8/13/2001  8:49 PM

Bob,

You might want to check the Max HP rating on this boat first. Not implying that there is a problem with the Johnson, but any 40 may be a tad on the small side with this boat. This boat has a console, correct?

Good point, Mark. Try to get a test drive, and take some gear with. That should help determine if the motor is big enough. Check for leaks, check the plugs, crack open the lower unit plug, and just generally check for signs of good upkeep.

I''ve got Tuffy Walleye Rampage(15 1/2'') with a 25. Fine with just me and the wife, but add a big man, say 250+, and it''s pretty sluggish. It is definately underpowered. Wish I had a 40 on it then.

Otherwise, sounds like a fair deal. I really like the idea of somebody else buying me a boat. Any volunteers out there? Are you listening? Tuffy Esox DV1760, Merc 135 Opti and 9.9 kicker, Tuff Trail. I got the finders, sea anchors, and such. Call for color preferences.

Good luck, which ever way you go.

Regards,

Shep

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Posted 8/13/2001 8:49 PM (#10450)
Subject: INSTANT HELP!!

Bob,

You might want to check the Max HP rating on this boat first. Not implying that there is a problem with the Johnson, but any 40 may be a tad on the small side with this boat. This boat has a console, correct?

Good point, Mark. Try to get a test drive, and take some gear with. That should help determine if the motor is big enough. Check for leaks, check the plugs, crack open the lower unit plug, and just generally check for signs of good upkeep.

I''ve got Tuffy Walleye Rampage(15 1/2'') with a 25. Fine with just me and the wife, but add a big man, say 250+, and it''s pretty sluggish. It is definately underpowered. Wish I had a 40 on it then.

Otherwise, sounds like a fair deal. I really like the idea of somebody else buying me a boat. Any volunteers out there? Are you listening? Tuffy Esox DV1760, Merc 135 Opti and 9.9 kicker, Tuff Trail. I got the finders, sea anchors, and such. Call for color preferences.

Good luck, which ever way you go.

Regards,

Shep