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Old 11-10-2007, 07:58 PM
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i also have a 1996 merc 90 hp . i have put 1 coil on it in 11 years .
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ttt....any more news on the 300 Verados? Good or bad?
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Originally Posted by THEJOKER
ttt....any more news on the 300 Verados? Good or bad?
300 Verado.....good!
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Originally Posted by FeverMike
300 Verado.....good!
Pulling the trigger this week. Just making sure!
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I have 2) 300 Verado's on my cc. Best all around running outboards I have ever owned.
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Originally Posted by Boater8987
I have 2) 300 Verado's on my cc. Best all around running outboards I have ever owned.
Nice looking boat...that is your Glasstream right?
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Yes Mike that is my Glasstream. I am on the 3rd season now. I use to run my Spectre on the Jamming on the James, but the Glasstream is more comfortable with all the friends that go with me now. I had 7 on board at the start last year and 10 riding back after some friends broke down. This will be the 3rd Jammin for the Glasstream. I run WFO for the first 60 miles or so and still have a quarter tank of fuel left when we get back. It has been averaging 2.2 mpg here lately even with my heavy handed throttle control. No issues so far 5yr warrantys. Thanks for the comment.
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Originally Posted by DeepV
Can I get some feedback on these two motors? I like 300XS more (old school) and hear fuel efficiency is better and also like performance factor, but am still torn with 300 Verado in the mix.
You will save 130lbs per engine going with the Opti's.
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Originally Posted by Catmando
You will save 130lbs per engine going with the Opti's.

One fat chick sitting in back will make up that 260#
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Originally Posted by Boater8987
Yes Mike that is my Glasstream. I am on the 3rd season now. I use to run my Spectre on the Jamming on the James, but the Glasstream is more comfortable with all the friends that go with me now. I had 7 on board at the start last year and 10 riding back after some friends broke down. This will be the 3rd Jammin for the Glasstream. I run WFO for the first 60 miles or so and still have a quarter tank of fuel left when we get back. It has been averaging 2.2 mpg here lately even with my heavy handed throttle control. No issues so far 5yr warrantys. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for the info. I really like the size and looks of that model of Glasstream.
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