Hello all, first time poster. I have been shopping for a used toon and found one I like. It's a Smoker Craft 22', one of their fish and cruise type layouts. The only drawback is it has a 1998 75hp Force OB on it. I know Force is no longer made so would it be a good idea to purchase this boat?
Would you think that 75hp is enough to pull an adult, say 175 lbs, on a tube with 3 adults onboard? This boat has 23" tubes and aluminum under-skin.
New guy with purchase question
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New guy with purchase question
2008 G3 Suncatcher 228 Fish & Cruise
Yamaha 90 hp
Dodge 2500 Diesel
Yamaha 90 hp
Dodge 2500 Diesel
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Re: New guy with purchase question
Merc bought out Force (Chrysler) and still have some parts available. If price is low enough and motor runs well then buy it and re power later. As far as pulling you on a tube well yes it will but you might fall asleep with boredom instead of thrills
Welcome and good luck.
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2004 Tracker 22 Regency/2010 90 E-Tec. Pulled by Ford 2020 F 250,
McAlester, Oklahoma
Home lake is Tenkiller
Re: New guy with purchase question
Thanks for the info. I talked to the seller again and he says with just him, he only gets 18mph on the GPS. That and that some of the vinyl is cracked, I think I'll pass on it.
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Yamaha 90 hp
Dodge 2500 Diesel
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Dodge 2500 Diesel
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Re: New guy with purchase question
Probably a good idea, force motor an some cracking vinyl. Usually that little cracking turns into a real problem shortly down the road. The right one is out there, ya just have to find it....TX0303 wrote:Thanks for the info. I talked to the seller again and he says with just him, he only gets 18mph on the GPS. That and that some of the vinyl is cracked, I think I'll pass on it.
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