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So Bill. How hard would it be to buy an express bay without a motor then swap my pontoon motor over to it in the fall then back to pontoon in summer. I'm having a hard time parting with my pontoon but fishing season is six weeks away . If you ordered with Yamaha riggen would this be hard to do? I have a forklift and a tractor with forks to handle motor.
Nuttin to it!!!
I was thinking it wouldn't be bad the pontoon has a brand new f200 with a 5 year warranty . Should have a lotta hrs in it.
With your equipment probably take 1 1/2. Nothing to it really. And with BRM anything is possible.
Is your shaft length going to be the same for both boats?
A lot of the pontoons run a longer shaft. I like the Excell bay boats...BRM has them too.
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I'll have to check the shaft. Didn't think about that. Just know it's a f200lb
Looked up the f200. It comes in a 20 or 25" shaft. I think mine is a 25 of course.
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Actually had a picture of motor in my phone. This may be a 20" shaft
The LB means it's a 20" long shaft. The XB is a 25" shaft. The lb will work perfect on an Xpress.Quote:
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Aight Bill. I need pricing on boat without motor then sir.
It'll take about an hour or two to take off and put on other boat. Toughest part is lining up the control cables, main wiring harness, and fuel lines ,through the rigging boot. Those boots on the front of the engine are a pain. The rest is easy. 4 bolts off and 4 bolts on.Quote:
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Call me later this morning and I'll get you a number. Taking Lori to the doctor earlier this morning. She had a rotator cup repaired last Monday. Going in for a bandage replacement and checkup.Quote:
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Thx for the heads up.Quote:
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Word of advice, go ahead and get a tandem trailer. You will want one soon if you buy single axle.Quote:
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I always recommend a tandem trailer with any engine over a 115.Quote:
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I HAVE A QUESTION WHAT ABOUT THE PITCH ON THE PROP ? WILL IT BE THE SAME FOR A DIFFERENT BOAT ?
Probably need multiple props. I have a power prop now I think.
That's an excellent question.Quote:
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The toon prop is made for pushing a big heavy load. I will take a much different prop for a pad ride type hull. The key is a prop that gives you Bow Lift to put you on the pad, and turns the right RPM's for that hull design.
Pitch is important in prop selection, but Cup, Rake, and Diameter play a major roll as well. It's a combination of all of those factors. Pitch is no good without the rest of the equation being met. Some props are Vented as well, and others are not. Correctly propping a boat is a science within itself.
BRM
Look hard at the Excel.Much better boat in my opinion.