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Thanks to everyone for the responses. How hard is it to swap the oil bath hubs to grease?

I found a 2007 20X2 and was researching feedback on the hull before looking at it for potential purchase. Somebody mentioned in a post that Triton moved the fuel tank in 2008. If that is true, what...

Just a couple things for consideration. Look up photos of allied bombers flying missions over Europe. Contrails galore from all of the planes. These planes were loaded to the max with fuel and...

Thanks for the info. Were there factory build upgrade options available for that motor such as Merc racing components? The owner is sharing the fuel rails are labeled Merc racing and the compressor...

Serial number 2B528243
Looking for any information available.

Thanks for your expertise and support for this site.

Thanks Don. The boat and trailer alone (Ranger 205) is immaculate and priced very well so I believe it’s been well maintained. I am going to request maintenance records. Im reasonably confident the...

Serial#OT471147

The boat is in excellent condition but, I’m wondering if this motor got the reliability updates from Mercury shared by Don here. Fuel rail, thermostats and plugs. Also any other...

Thanks for all the sound advice. Will pass.

Ser# OT109033

I found a post where Don shared factory updates for the 2001 Optimax 225. They included port fuel rail l update as well as thermostats and updated spark plugs. Was that same update...

If a person decides to upgrade from a Mercury 2.5L 200 efi to an optimax, can the existing harness and gauges be used?
Thanks.

Yes. 2005 Optimax. Thanks

I have a couple posts on here regarding a 2005 Pantera classic I’m looking at. I have read that a trophy is a recommended prop for the hull. Anyone have thoughts on using a Bravo1? I have one that...

Can I assume that it helps to place the 3rd battery in a more accessible position? If anyone is willing to send a couple well lit pictures of the bilge area it would be greatly appreciated.

Unless BcB responds with positive input, it sounds like the access challenge has to be lived with. Anyone running a 36v trolling motor and did the third battery addition themself? How challenging was...

I know this is kind of a non typical question, but the bilge access on the 2005 classic does not appear super easy to work in. Is there a safe (structural) way to maybe add access lids on both sides...

Think about it…….. nuclear would allow a guy to run 125 miles both ways during a tournament. And, you could do it for 1000 years til you need a refueling stop. That’s like 10-12 generations without...

Thanks for your thoughts. I am not doubting the quality of the 2005 Pantera in any way. I was just curious what differences in build techniques were between now and then. Basscat has always been...

Staying out of the recycle conversation! I will share that I fish with an outfitter in La Paz Mexico the has twin 250 Suzukis on a 27ft Procat and they do nothing but brag about the reliability and...

I always heard/read about the assembly quality of the boats. Definitely super impressive. I have a couple questions about a 2005 Pantera classic with a 200 opti that I am looking at for possible...

Thanks guys for all of the information. The best I can determine (from pics) is that the L/U is most likely the L1. I will make contact with the seller to get the serial number. The motor is a 225HO...

I’m researching a boat with a 2008 HO motor. I know BRP went out of business. How hard is it to get parts for this motor? Where would they be available? Last question, I think I read that the...

For those of us that haven’t tried them, what water temperature is the time to start throwing them?

Thanks for the replies. The motor is on an out of state boat at the moment. The serial number is OT790052 with 320 hours. I did research the oem reed materials for the standard optimax and the ProXS....

I am looking into purchasing a boat with a 2003 225 on it with 320 hrs. After researching here I see that the stock steel reeds have been a failure point for the pre Pro XS motors. Can anyone give an...

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