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    08 203 ?

    Anyone run a new (08) 203? how about with a 300? What do you think is the best motor for this boat? 225-250-300-Yamaha-merc? Seems like it may be a great boat. not that I can afford one "yet"
    Thanks jack

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    It will handle all of those motors, but the 300 will not be an option if you are fishing any tourneys with max hp...usually 250. It is indeed a great boat!!!!

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    WE HAVE RUN SEVERAL 203'S W/300'S. THEY WILL BREAK 80MPH.

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    <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 202bb &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">WE HAVE RUN SEVERAL 203'S W/300'S. THEY WILL BREAK 80MPH.</TD></TR></TABLE>

    Who is "we"?

    Just sent you an IM....


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    Re: 08 203 ? (Lea)

    I've got a 225 on mine and it runs out great... I wouldn't mine having a 250XS on there though. You can't fish any tournaments with a 300....

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    Re: 08 203 ? (Freedom Outdoors)

    is that a 250 HPDI? on the last 203?

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    Re: 08 203 ? (chris_ken23)

    YES, 2008 203 Classic w/ Yamaha 250 HPDI
    5 yr warranty

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    Re: 08 203 ? (202bb)

    <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 202bb &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">WE HAVE RUN SEVERAL 203'S W/300'S. THEY WILL BREAK 80MPH.</TD></TR></TABLE>

    I want to drive one to see what 80 feels like in a Champ.
    Have done it several time in a Allison on my way to 90.
    LeaLea

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    Re: 08 203 ? (Wags186)

    Hang in there Wags. When it gets warm I'll show you an 80+ 202.

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    Re: 08 203 ? (champit)

    yes he will...with a hopped up 250 xb if I'm not mistaken

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    Re: 08 203 ? (champit)

    With me driving
    LeaLea

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    Re: 08 203 ? (Wags186)

    Not really hopped up, just massaged a little.

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    Re: 08 203 ? (champit)

    more like a deep tissue massage

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    Re: 08 203 ? (chris_ken23)

    I wouldn't do that... OK, maybe.

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    Re: 08 203 ? (champit)

    I think we should blame Wags for hi jackin actions post. Give him a whippin Lea !!

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    Re: 08 203 ? (champit)

    Keep it comming, Its all good.
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    Re: 08 203 ? (action)

    Champit....were you trying to sell this boat awhile back?

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    Re: 08 203 ? (BRETT)

    Yes I was. The guy was building a house and needed me to wait for awhile. I sold him a boat a couple of years ago and he wanted to trade. Long story short, it didn't work out so I'll do some "stuff " to it and run it. It's a nice looking rig, and it rides like a 202.