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[QUOTE] - 8/24/2001  2:36 PM

Boro, 75% of 150 is 112.  That would mean a 115 4-stroke would still be O.K. by your criteria.  Do you agree?

O.K. the other part of my dillemma is this.  My local dealer carries Yamaha, my preferred 4-stroke choice, but ONLY fits his boats with Shorelander trailers.  The other dealer I am considering only carries Mercury... but is MUCH more flexible on his trailer selection.

So, I need opinions on trailers.  I really don't want a Shorelander (bunk or roller) but am partial to the Yamahas.  Would I be able to order a trailer from another dealer without costing me big bucks or is that too much of a hassle.

Second, Merc and Yamaha 115 4-strokes are ALMOST the same motor.  Is one "better" than the other?  If I go with the Merc, I can choose between Eagle and Prestige bunk trailers.  Would I be making a mistake by going with the Merc just to get a "better" trailer?

Thanks guys for your input.  I never knew buying a new boat could be so complicated.  Wish I could afford a Ranger 619.... that would solve all my problems.

jlong
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Posted 8/24/2001 2:36 PM (#11121)
Subject: Can you justify NOT maxing out HP?

Boro, 75% of 150 is 112. That would mean a 115 4-stroke would still be O.K. by your criteria. Do you agree?

O.K. the other part of my dillemma is this. My local dealer carries Yamaha, my preferred 4-stroke choice, but ONLY fits his boats with Shorelander trailers. The other dealer I am considering only carries Mercury... but is MUCH more flexible on his trailer selection.

So, I need opinions on trailers. I really don't want a Shorelander (bunk or roller) but am partial to the Yamahas. Would I be able to order a trailer from another dealer without costing me big bucks or is that too much of a hassle.

Second, Merc and Yamaha 115 4-strokes are ALMOST the same motor. Is one "better" than the other? If I go with the Merc, I can choose between Eagle and Prestige bunk trailers. Would I be making a mistake by going with the Merc just to get a "better" trailer?

Thanks guys for your input. I never knew buying a new boat could be so complicated. Wish I could afford a Ranger 619.... that would solve all my problems.

jlong