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  1. Thank you all ! Went ahead and purchased this...

    Thank you all ! Went ahead and purchased this 2008 Triton TR196 with the Opti. Super clean boat and motor ! Looking forward to playing with Opti's again !!! I will admit that I love my 2020...
  2. Joe54 sir, OK to swap to TDR reeds? Just...

    Joe54 sir,
    OK to swap to TDR reeds? Just would feel safer with reeds that weren't metal. I guess Boyesen or TDR's are best?
  3. Thank you Joe54 & Savage ! As always....you...

    Thank you Joe54 & Savage ! As always....you guys are always awesome !!!!!!
  4. Don sir, you can ignore question #1. I found...

    Don sir, you can ignore question #1. I found the Opti vs ProXS difference for a 200hp engine on your FAQ pages.
  5. 200 Opti--question about potential purchase

    I've owned multiple 200 & 250 ProXS between 2015 & 2020. Now looking at purchasing an older Triton with a 200 Opti. Ser # 1B505505.

    2 questions:

    1) What's the difference for that ser...
  6. Thank you all for your input ! Will make changes...

    Thank you all for your input ! Will make changes this weekend and provide results ! Once again....much appreciated !!!!
  7. Purchased an 89 XTB-21--Looking for prop & prop to pad advice

    Just purchased a 1989 Allison XTB-21 with a 2000 ProMax 225 on it. Love the boat !!!! Prior owner replaced the original sportmaster LU with a standard LU. Also has an over the hub style prop. ...
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    How/who to hotrod a 40ELPTO

    As noted in my prior post I recently purchased an 'Edge' alum duck boat with a 2004 Mercury 40ELPTO on it. Turns out the powerhead had been updated to a 2008 50hp unit. Ser # 1B728726. From my...
  9. 40hp 2-stroke throttle plate opening question

    2004 40ELPTO 0T899507. Tiller steer motor just purchased with original boat it was installed on. Throttle plates are only 50% open when tiller throttle control is opened all the way. I'm sure...
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    That's the "don't F with the engine control unit...

    That's the "don't F with the engine control unit or you're on you're own" Service Bulletin...
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    My 250 was slinging oil all over everything when...

    My 250 was slinging oil all over everything when new from up under the flywheel. There was a SB that came out, turns out the seal was so loose in the block that it could be removed by hand. New...
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    I did a lot of testing with the Fury 3 blades (...

    I did a lot of testing with the Fury 3 blades ( 24,25 & 26p ) props on my 2020 Eyra with Merc ProXS v8. Search the forum and you'll find my original posts. In short...my 2020 Eyra, loaded with dual...
  13. Thread: 2018 vs 2020

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    I'm sure the experts will jump in and add to...

    I'm sure the experts will jump in and add to this, but the only 2 things I know of are:
    1) early engines thru about June/July of 2019 had a 3 hole water pick-up in lower unit. Later models went to...
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    I think I'm sending my prop to Elwood....just so...

    I think I'm sending my prop to Elwood....just so he can rub on it and touch it...….cause everything he touches is FAST !!!!!
  15. Every single day !!!! (Kept in my garage so I...

    Every single day !!!! (Kept in my garage so I have to walk by it constantly :) )
  16. Thank you all for your input !!! I watched the...

    Thank you all for your input !!! I watched the video, realized I have the newer version with the yellow screw out cap and found all my screens to be totally clean. Glad to know that my #'s are...
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    Elwood....thank you for sharing !!!!! I...

    Elwood....thank you for sharing !!!!! I understand my TM l/u and standard 250 ProXS fishing motor are no match for the 300R & SM l/u. However I'm super impressed with your time, efforts, research...
  18. Water inlet filters & water pressure question

    v8 250 ProXS/TM l/u Ser# 2b685615 with 45hrs.

    Since new WP at idle is around 1psi. Much lower than my 2-stroke I had last year. Pressure runs 20psi-25psi cruising around in BassCat and...
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    What rpm are you turning with that 30? My 2020...

    What rpm are you turning with that 30? My 2020 Eyra with 250 ProXS and the standard TM l/u runs virtually identical speeds (80-81mph) with a 24, 25 & 26p Fury 3. But holeshot and mid-range throttle...
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    Option 3: Eyra. Why? Bigger storage...

    Option 3: Eyra. Why? Bigger storage compartment openings behind the seats than a Puma or Cougar. Excellent front deck layout & accessibility. Net storage. Adjustable TM pedal location & 2 front...
  21. Thread: Said Goodbye

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    Hide A Way Harbor in Tuscaloosa has 3 2020 Cougar...

    Hide A Way Harbor in Tuscaloosa has 3 2020 Cougar SP boats in stock with v8 ProXS 250's in addition to a new 2020 PII
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    Hotfoot vs Hand throttle. It's whatever YOU are...

    Hotfoot vs Hand throttle. It's whatever YOU are comfortable with. I know for fact that I have more control of ANY vehicle with 2 hands on the wheel and using my foot for modulation of throttle (or...
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    Owned a PII and driven everything but the Jag. ...

    Owned a PII and driven everything but the Jag. Both the PII and Classic are rockets out of the hole...by far the quickest BassCats from 0-60. Classic does feel a bit bigger on the front deck or...
  24. I was of the school of thought that the motor...

    I was of the school of thought that the motor support needed to go down to the trailer too. But recently there have been lots of discussions about the RMP & DD26 units. One great comment made on...
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    I have a 2020 Eyra with the v8 ProXS 250. Loaded...

    I have a 2020 Eyra with the v8 ProXS 250. Loaded with everything (except water in livewell) it's a 80mph-80.5mph boat solo and 78-78.5 with 2 people.
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