Billfo Posted October 27, 2012 Posted October 27, 2012 Ive been thinking about a newer/bigger motor for my 2000 Lund.. The boat itself is fine & suits my needs perfectly-except for the small 2000 135 Optimax. The boat is rated for a 175.. Id like to have a NEW bigger motor BEFORE I retire in 2yrs. .. Here is where my thought patterns are heading... Should I trade in/sell JUST the motor & get the new 175, or just trade in or sell the entire boat motor & trailer & buy a new complete rig. I am thinking that it maybe cheaper getting an entire package.. I dont know.. Opinions anyone ? Email me Red-Right-Returning is for quitters !
Jerry Rapp Posted October 27, 2012 Posted October 27, 2012 it is a 13 yr old rig. Crap will start happening, even if you maintained it. IMHO, get a new rig with what you want and enjoy retirement.
Chief Grey Bear Posted October 27, 2012 Posted October 27, 2012 What are your reasons for a bigger motor?? Chief Grey Bear Living is dangerous to your health Owner Ozark Fishing Expeditions Co-Owner, Chief Executive Product Development Team Jerm Werm Executive Pro Staff Team Agnew Executive Pro Staff Paul Dallas Productions Executive Pro Staff Team Heddon, River Division Chief Primary Consultant Missouri Smallmouth Alliance Executive Vice President Ronnie Moore Outdoors
jdmidwest Posted October 27, 2012 Posted October 27, 2012 We had that same dilema last week on the 11PT River. Tore a hole in a 1984 Bass Tracker Panfish Special the size of my fist. But it has a newer 2008 Mercury Jet on it that was purchased a few weeks ago. I really wanted to leave it on the bottom of one of the holes, but it has a new motor on it. "Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously." — Hunter S. Thompson
fishinwrench Posted October 27, 2012 Posted October 27, 2012 The 135 opti is gonna be hard to sell, it's basically a pontoon pusher so you'll be practically giving it away on a straight power upgrade. If it's all about money then yeah you'll come out better selling it and then buying a new(er) rig. I wouldn't advise anyone to buy a NEW boat, cuz there are way too many good used ones out there.....but if you have the coin and don't forsee any money shortages in your future they why not, you only live once.
Billfo Posted October 28, 2012 Author Posted October 28, 2012 Thanks for the replies....kinda what I was thinking.. BOTH ways ! Email me Red-Right-Returning is for quitters !
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