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Thread: Which Merc 2.5 to look for?
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07-22-2014, 02:51 AM #16
These are very valid points and ill admit there are days on big lakes with lots of boat traffic i wish i was in a Progression with a 300xs. Big arse rollers are also not your friend in an Allison but a 22ft Progression can jump them all day long.
I boat mostly on lakes with little to zero boat traffic I live way up north in a not so populated area. When I go on Vacation for a month of boating every day next week its a freaking zoo most days as its a resort town with nice lakes. Thats when I have to get up early to make some nice runs. Fart around during the day hunting for calm and evening is good as we stay right on the lake so I don't have to worry about going to the ramp stay out till dark. TN has some good water for Allisons and theres lots there including the factory. If your not to far from the Allison Factory go talk to Darris allison and ask him when the new 23ft Allison Grand sport will be ready for production. If he gives you that top secret answer I would also like to know!!
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07-13-2022, 02:54 PM #17
one other kinda important thing he may wanna know with the 260s/280s,how often they need rebuild
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07-13-2022, 03:02 PM #18
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If the motor is in good shape and is a complete motor, mid, lower, that's a very fair price. If you're not interested, send me his number. My real world experience... 280 isn't much different on gas than a 225 promax. The 280 needs a lot less throttle than a 225 to run a similar hull the same speed. If you're holding both wide open, yes, the 280 will burn a lot more, but you'll be running 15mph faster. None of them are "good" on gas.
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