200xs 2012 model ordering deadline nov 1

**1meanstream** · 10-21-2011, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by JWTjr.

Man...$18k for a 200-horse outboard. Guess I'm getting old. I sound like my Dad..."I paid $4417.26 in 1978 for a Vandal, 140 Johnson and Trailer".

John

Your not getting old --the price is silly and when the economy begins to surge downwards --you'll fnd out what they are really worth. High performance boating unfortunately is on its way out. The warning signs have been here for years--bet boats are really really cheap in greece.

**xsflight** · 10-21-2011, 09:11 PM

Wimp and whine meanstream! WAY TO GO - SHOCKER !!

**1meanstream** · 10-21-2011, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by xsflight

Wimp and whine meanstream! WAY TO GO - SHOCKER !!

geez a little sensitive aren't we

**xsflight** · 10-22-2011, 09:17 AM

Please meanstream enlighten us -what are they really worth?

**1meanstream** · 10-22-2011, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by xsflight

Please meanstream enlighten us -what are they really worth?

They are worth what ever the market will pay for them--and the market for 20k motors is shrinking as is the economy, hence the long term trends for both are headed lower. I made this point 4 years ago. Fast cars boats etc will not do well over the next 5 years.

**Rayzor** · 10-22-2011, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by 1meanstream

They are worth what ever the market will pay for them--and the market for 20k motors is shrinking as is the economy, hence the long term trends for both are headed lower. I made this point 4 years ago. Fast cars boats etc will not do well over the next 5 years.

Your statement is very true, except that the next 5 years is already here. Look online at all of the high $$$ boats for under $100k now. I should know, the 30' Skater that I spent over $400k on new in '05 is now probably only worth $150k if I needed to sell it. However, there will always be those with money that don't mind spending big $$$ on new stuff. Our economy has just gone back to the way I remember it growing up as a kid - you seldom saw $100k+ boats, cars, airplanes, etc...........

**1meanstream** · 10-22-2011, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by Rayzor

Your statement is very true, except that the next 5 years is already here. Look online at all of the high $$$ boats for under $100k now. I should know, the 30' Skater that I spent over $400k on new in '05 is now probably only worth $150k if I needed to sell it. However, there will always be those with money that don't mind spending big $$$ on new stuff. Our economy has just gone back to the way I remember it growing up as a kid - you seldom saw $100k+ boats, cars, airplanes, etc...........

OH but its just beginning---those who sell at todays prices will look very good in another 5 years---

**Michael J Giesler** · 10-22-2011, 05:01 PM

Rich your your funny that would be a perfect motor for your bass boat

**the Shocker** · 10-23-2011, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by Michael J Giesler

Rich your your funny that would be a perfect motor for your bass boat

Yeah,good runner! Nice and Green motor

**Greg G** · 10-25-2011, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by Rayzor

Found out today that I can't get a straight skeg RH gearcase on these motor.

That is a pretty big surprise Rayzor. Sure you can modify the lower unit, but after paying $18,000 for a 200XS ROS it would be nice to get the skeg you want on your 2.5 Sporty! Sounds like the 2.5 Lowers are also pretty much cast to order?

**Rayzor** · 10-25-2011, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by Greg G

That is a pretty big surprise Rayzor. Sure you can modify the lower unit, but after paying $18,000 for a 200XS ROS it would be nice to get the skeg you want on your 2.5 Sporty! Sounds like the 2.5 Lowers are also pretty much cast to order?

Yes, I was very surprised also. But while Lisa was on the phone with me discussing the issue, she put me on hold while she checked with Rick, and she said that he told her it is the only way the right hand comes (with the torque tab lower).