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Old 03-22-2019, 10:18 PM
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She’s a beaut. Friend of mine has that motor on his bass boat and absolutely loves it!!
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Old 03-23-2019, 05:33 AM
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You’ll love the motor. I’ve been running the V8 300 Vrod on my Scout 231XS for about 7 months now and it is an absolute animal. It is a mid-range beast and has neck-breaking torque. Fuel efficiency is extremely impressive. Mercury really did a great job with their new V8 platform.
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Old 03-30-2019, 09:29 PM
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Got my boat today and had her on the water for about 4 hours breaking her in. I had my niece's and nephew with me, so was unable to get any pictures or videos. but I took a snap shop of what my I did. not bad considering I left the motor trimmed down all the way.


this mercury is a beast... the hole shot she has throws you back in your seat. I cannot imagine what the 300 pro xs would do on this boat. it would be stupid fast.
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Old 04-11-2019, 08:31 PM
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Congrats of a fine new rig. I love my 2018 Blackjack with the 250 Yamaha SHO. Now we need the weather to get right.
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Old 04-11-2019, 09:35 PM
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Congrats of a fine new rig. I love my 2018 Blackjack with the 250 Yamaha SHO. Now we need the weather to get right.
amen to that
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Old 03-23-2019, 10:21 PM
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Nice looking rig. Id love to own one just like her one day. Congrats
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Old 03-24-2019, 04:56 PM
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She?s a beaut. Friend of mine has that motor on his bass boat and absolutely loves it!!
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You?ll love the motor. I?ve been running the V8 300 Vrod on my Scout 231XS for about 7 months now and it is an absolute animal. It is a mid-range beast and has neck-breaking torque. Fuel efficiency is extremely impressive. Mercury really did a great job with their new V8 platform.

I cannot wait... the last three weeks have been insane. but it will all be worth it in the end. I am getting word the trout are starting to show up in my spots, so it will be ready just in time.

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Nice looking rig. Id love to own one just like her one day. Congrats

thanks, I have been wanting one for around 7 years sense the first time I saw one. it took me 7 years to finally go for it... not getting any younger.
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Old 03-24-2019, 05:29 PM
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Well done purchase...
Enjoy that beaut...
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Old 03-26-2019, 08:42 PM
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congrats! awesome rig
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Old 03-27-2019, 08:28 AM
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Awesome Boat Visco !!!! She's a beauty! Enjoy!
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Old 03-27-2019, 08:45 PM
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The motor is completely installed and ready, the electronics went in today, and the trolling motor tomorrow.


cannot wait till Saturday.
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Old 03-28-2019, 01:06 PM
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electronics complete, trolling motor today... and then she is complete and ready for my first fishing trip.
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Old 03-28-2019, 09:11 AM
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boat should haul asz...you'll be the first one to the islands lol

are you doing your own rigging? or are you having a shop do it? just curious because I might need some new wiring in my future. I'm in Louisiana, but have a place on MS coast.
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Old 04-09-2019, 10:58 PM
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boat should haul asz...you'll be the first one to the islands lol

are you doing your own rigging? or are you having a shop do it? just curious because I might need some new wiring in my future. I'm in Louisiana, but have a place on MS coast.
I did not do my own rigging. If your're looking for someone, contact Jason at Crown Leisure Marine, he does an outstanding job.
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Old 04-09-2019, 11:08 PM
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boat should haul asz...you'll be the first one to the islands lol
I very easily could be the first boat to the island... Sunday coming from the Back Bay to the small craft harbor, I ran into a little chop once I came under the Ocean Springs bridge. we had a nice 2' to 3' chop with the occasional 4' rolling in. It was me and a 32' yellowfin with triple outboards. He was catching me quickly in the chop as that was nothing for him. But once we cleared the Marina on the point and we had a small chop, I was able to leave him in my wake. I noticed with a small chop under a 1/2' she will absolutely fly. I will pull the stats soon, but my gps speed hit 61mph.


oh yea... we found some decent trout on Sunday, and I caught a bunch of undersized reds at Cat Island on Saturday. All in all, not a bad weekend of fishing.
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Old 03-28-2019, 04:02 PM
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Great boat. I have the 224 with a Merc 225 ProXS. At 40 mph, I get about 3.5 -3.7 mpg and at WOT I run around 54 and about 2.9 mpg. Those numbers are with full fuel, ice in the box, loaded Yeti and 2-3 people. Not sure my prop. But great boat in the chop and awesome to fish 3 guys on that front deck and not have any issues.
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Old 04-03-2019, 10:32 AM
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fire extinguisher placement???

I put everything in the boat this morning, but I one last thing to add which is my fire extinguisher. Where is everyone mounting it?
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Beautiful rig man!
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Old 04-07-2019, 09:59 PM
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not a great video but something for now.


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Old 04-07-2019, 10:05 PM
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some pictures of this weekend.
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