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**engineermike** · 06-19-2019, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by powerabout

thats the average annual wage in the USA for 2019

450r price is about 115% the national average income. Back in 1991-92, a 260 was about 75% the national average income. So for a relative price increase of 50% you get 75% more power, far lower maintenance, and a motor that’s many times easier to live (not even taking into account fuel economy and emissions improvements). Of course I’d like to see them go on sale for $10k so I won’t be buying one, but you have to put things in perspective.

I think this motor’s price is comparable or even cheaper than the 400ros that’s been out a few years. Also, just for giggles, compare the power, weight and price to the Yamaha 425 and which would you rather own?.

**Risco** · 06-19-2019, 12:57 PM

You guys aren’t asking the right questions. The real question is can I put a aftermarket blower on the 300r and get 450hp or even the 14k 225v8 proxs.

**AZMIDLYF** · 06-19-2019, 01:20 PM

Sure you can, but the warranty might suffer. I would rather see the after market delve into making it a screaming NA. The torque is there...just start wicking this thing up.

**Chaz** · 06-19-2019, 08:26 PM

And the real prices are .... >

**Double Rigged** · 06-19-2019, 10:34 PM

Buddy of mine got a quote for a cat. $98000.00 and no rigging, no props, tie bar etc.
Anyone looking to rig a boat with a pair that needs all the goodies probably looking at $110,000.00 dollars.

**mikesufka** · 06-20-2019, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by Double Rigged

Buddy of mine got a quote for a cat. $98000.00 and no rigging, no props, tie bar etc.
Anyone looking to rig a boat with a pair that needs all the goodies probably looking at $110,000.00 dollars.

Makes what I paid for my "Old, beater 28 Skater with 300X's" seem like a bargain

MDS

**powerabout** · 06-20-2019, 07:39 AM

so the talk at the bar in a few years, "yer I swapped my 450 for a pair of 300's with w/tee and the dealer paid me 10k that I can now use for fuel"..

**JPEROG** · 06-20-2019, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Double Rigged

Buddy of mine got a quote for a cat. $98000.00 and no rigging, no props, tie bar etc.
Anyone looking to rig a boat with a pair that needs all the goodies probably looking at $110,000.00 dollars.

Most of the guys that are buying new boats with these motors view that amount like we do dinner money. Different levels but its so cool to watch, dream, and catch a ride. The other side of the equation is that a lot of inboard guys spend that amount or more every year to keep stuff fresh and running.

Joe

**noli** · 06-20-2019, 03:40 PM

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these are prices from JacosMarine on the 450R, prices subject to change

delivery charges to Long Island, NY is $735 for both motors including transport insurance

20"
tie-bar option
sport master lowers
black motor

Std rotation --> $46,455
Cntr rotation --> $47,745

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**WILDMAN** · 06-20-2019, 04:47 PM

It doesn't matter what Jaco's prices them at if they can't get them. They have the best prices on the 300R's but when I called last week, they said they have only gotten 10 in the last year. I've gotten 15 so far and have 13 more ordered.

these are prices from JacosMarine on the 450R, prices subject to change

delivery charges to Long Island, NY is $735 for both motors including transport insurance

20"
tie-bar option
sport master lowers
black motor

Std rotation --> $46,455
Cntr rotation --> $47,745

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**noli** · 06-21-2019, 08:10 PM

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just found these on Torrente's FB

already has the 400R's sold and waiting for new motors?

curious if he's getting the 450's? Would be curious to see how his Skater32 runs with them

wow!