Larger boat discussion

its got a 2 stroke on it, its not going to sell quick, everyone is all about four strokes, send him a low ball offer, it can't hurt and you might end up with a new boat
 
Thought I would resurrect this old thread as I am getting closer to getting ready to thinking about upgrading.

How do y'all feel about the Mercury 250-300 hp range Verados?

I know they have superchargers on them, any known problems/issues?
 
randlemanboater said:
Thought I would resurrect this old thread as I am getting closer to getting ready to thinking about upgrading.

How do y'all feel about the Mercury 250-300 hp range Verados?

I know they have superchargers on them, any known problems/issues?
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HEAVY PIGS! And I know there was some complaints about several models getting alot worse fuel burn than rated at. Personnally I would stick with YAMAHA or SUZUKI for that size of 4 stroke outboard.
 
The 150 4 strokes are great engines, and powerful with most reports putting them well over 150hp at the prop. My only concern would be the hull. The pics look like shes been well cared for, but I don't remember Ranger having built many large boats. Thought they were a short production run on them.
 
They seem to have been made 1991 to 1999 maybe? One story I read on THT written by a guy who owned one and lived close to the factory was that they got to a point where they were either going to have to increase the size of the factory and find more workers, or just stick with bass boat production. They decided to go with just bass boats then, although they seem to make a few saltwater models now.
 
Ive always liked those boats, they seem to favor the Sea Ray Laguna's. Never riden in one though. I haven't been up towards Murrels in a while. If you find out who has the boat or been servicing it, let me know, I'll see if I can dig up anything on it. Cant say anything bad about the 150's. There's a boat just like this across the canal from our house in Sneads Ferry. Its been repowered with twin 140 Suzuki's, I think the guy bought it new. He uses it a lot, and it still looks good.
 
Its at "Marine Service Center" 8994 Hwy 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet according to the ad.

I don't know if you guys know this about me, but I really like those Zuke 140's.
 
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thats a pretty good sized dealership, I used to know a couple people up there, but not anymore. Probably a consignment boat. I'd take those Yamaha's over the zukes any day
 
This is one of my customers boats, he's got it for sale, asking $39,000, probably take 35k. Low hour 150 opti's. Recent repaint and electronics

 
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