Boysen Power Reeds

[catchatoad]

I was think about spending some money and installing these on my motor... it a 1997 Mariner 150 EFI.... Anyone have pros or cons?

Better mileage?

More power?

Thanks,
Terry

[jbabin76]

You might post this in th merc forum, or do a search. You will find lots of threads.

[catchatoad]

I put it there too... thanks

[pmgoffjr]

I am a huge fan of composite reeds, just not a huge boysen fan. They're ok, but way overpriced.

You can get a set of composite land and sea for less than half, with the same performance gains. There's more than a few places to find reed kits for that motor, shop around.

[catchatoad]

Thanks Pat... I don't have a Land and Sea around here.... any suggestions on where to start or a brand perference?

[DOUGMCGEEFTD]

get with jay smith on the merc performance board. he's gonna tell ya TDR's which is what i use myself and have had good luck with.I havent seen much power increase on my mercs usually 100rpm usually a little better whole shot . I mostly do it in older motors for protection. suck up a metal reed and you done, suck up a carbon fiber one and you'll live to run another day!

[pmgoffjr]

True fact, any motor older than five years should be looking to replace reeds.

[catchatoad]

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You can get a set of composite land and sea for less than half

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I looked on their website and didn't see them... not sure where I can find them.... any help?

[Lea]

I put a set of Boyesen in my carb Evinrude years ago. A good move! But I would try the brand Pat suggested if I had it to do again..

[FlukenLizard]

how hard are the reeds to change? could a mechanically inclined type of person do it or is it better to let a shop do it?

[Tx Champ]

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Same here ...

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TDR is not showing any on their site either.


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Most mechanically inclined people that are not products of the Andrews ISD probably can ...

[Lea]

Reggie!!!!

[Tx Champ]

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Who ... me????

[pmgoffjr]

I bought a sheet of carbon fiber and made my own with a dremel tool. $20 and they're still running after three years.

I don't remember the place I got it from, and honestly don't remember the thickness...it's hell getting senile.

[FlukenLizard]

watch it there Reggie...Ican fix anyhting from the break of day to a broken heart......

[Lea]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FlukenLizard &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">watch it there Reggie...Ican fix anyhting from the break of day to a broken heart...... </TD></TR></TABLE>

Too funny!!!

[FlukenLizard]

there ya go Reggie.....


sorry for the highjack

[DOUGMCGEEFTD]

i havent tried to find them on the net i just talked to jay smith about buying them from him. hes on the merc performance board

[champion4life]

I'll make a note of that . . . thanxs

[catchatoad]

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Any news on other reeds besides Boysen????