Which Engine/Drive Package???
08-05-2005, 08:01 PM
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Mr. Metal I dont know what punked out means but bring your 1/10 boat to the loto lake shootout and lets she how she does Have you ever riden in a supercat. I know there are a few in Havasu, you mightt want to ride in one first and then respond. Since I'm a dealer I'm very concerned about resale or I would be out of business.Staggered or side by side the arneson is a good drive but does'nt sell in the midwest. I think its a good drive, why do you guys keep writing about them. I've driven them I know how they respond and dock. As for modern I would assume 04 and 05 would fit that classification and no neither one of the boats is old staggered. they are both side by side both Hustlers
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08-05-2005, 08:16 PM
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Re: Which Engine/Drive Package???
Originally Posted by wiggler4490
Mr. Metal I dont know what punked out means but bring your 1/10 boat to the loto lake shootout and lets she how she does Have you ever riden in a supercat. I know there are a few in Havasu, you mightt want to ride in one first and then respond. Since I'm a dealer I'm very concerned about resale or I would be out of business.Staggered or side by side the arneson is a good drive but does'nt sell in the midwest. I think its a good drive, why do you guys keep writing about them. I've driven them I know how they respond and dock. As for modern I would assume 04 and 05 would fit that classification and no neither one of the boats is old staggered. they are both side by side both Hustlers
The point I was trying to make and I'll lay it out a little plainer for you is that any one of us that is truly into this game of ours know the names and quality of this stuff the way a woman knows shoes
And I would venture to guess that it would be close to a 50/50 split on what the majority of people consider to have a better resale. I think this would be a great topic for a poll btw, maybe you are the guy to post it?
08-05-2005, 08:19 PM
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Metal bros. come on over a few states and give it your best try! Were sorry you don't have the $ for a NOR-TECH . But bring on the kachina . 
08-05-2005, 08:19 PM
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Re: Which Engine/Drive Package???
Originally Posted by wiggler4490
These engines are all very close in price and warranty. 600merc, 625 Ilmor, 750Zul. 625tmp, Pfaff 700, Eickert725, nortech 725 . I guess it just boils down to who you feel most comfortable with, or just buy the 525 merc , save the 10k and be happy with 540hp.I think for resale or new go blue if it was my personnal boat Zuls are cream of the crop, have personnally spoke with all of them, they are all great guys and have great warranties,
but you dont win 3 boat of year awards for nothing.
but you dont win 3 boat of year awards for nothing.
ZUL'S rule
His new EFI series are real sweet
Rick OSG
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08-05-2005, 08:23 PM
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Resale also depends on where you are located and what type of water and boat application you use. On inland lakes Mercury sells, In the Ozarks if you want to sell new boats put in Mercury period. My point was simply that in my location people would'nt buy an Arneson drive period, not because its not good because of name recognition, drive and prop dangers while swimming and Nobody has them at loto. By the way did you like the nortech ride? sorry
08-05-2005, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 3600cat
Metal bros. come on over a few states and give it your best try! Were sorry you don't have the $ for a NOR-TECH . But bring on the kachina .
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Originally Posted by wiggler4490
Resale also depends on where you are located and what type of water and boat application you use. On inland lakes Mercury sells, In the Ozarks if you want to sell new boats put in Mercury period. My point was simply that in my location people would'nt buy an Arneson drive period, not because its not good because of name recognition, drive and prop dangers while swimming and Nobody has them at loto. By the way did you like the nortech ride? sorry
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That is basically what I was saying, certainly not putting down the drive, just midwesterners are very conservative and hardheaded, they dont want to look at alternatives even if they are better.Any drive with Tranny is better than a Bravo. and yes Arnesons throw a nice tail too.You guys still should come up to the shootout . some wild boats and women. aug 26th.
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Re: Which Engine/Drive Package???
Originally Posted by wiggler4490
By the way did you like the nortech ride? sorry
08-05-2005, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by METAL BROS RACING
Wow, some humor doesn't go over too well, hey I am not hatin on anyone here buddy and I apologised to Wiggler if he took it the wrong way so I'm clean. What i don't recall is anyone asking you anything. BTW you don't have any idea what kind of money I have, get over yourself dude. I love Nor Techs BTW.
