h2oskiier30
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Yep. I just sold a 280 block and front half about 3 or 4 months ago. Kinda regret doing it now. I'll just have to baby the 3 I still have. :wink
1999 xb 2003
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Dave Hensley
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I know the feeling. I sold a 2011 and a 2012 replacement powerhead thinking they would keep making parts. WRONG. Hey Richard, another Mercury conspiracy to spite Allison owners....
Dave Hensley
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I thought you could run 100 with a weedeater motor and a 12' jon boat???? Must be a different racerx. BahhhhhWaaahhWaaaahh! Just teasing Louie, have a good 4th.
Dave Hensley
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I thought Fast Eddie needed a poor boy Xb2002....i was in the factory yesterday....
fasteddie
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That was the thought. How is it coming along Dave?
Dave Hensley
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They wouldn't let me see it. Said it was top secret. Something about special liteweight gelcoat.....
fasteddie
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That's too funny
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Dave Hensley
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Actually I was picking up some parts at lunch and Bill was the only one there. Tod called me later told me they were building one for a guy from Waynesville. 2+2= Fast Eddie at that point. What are you putting on it for power?
fasteddie
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It's going to be the slowest 02 on the planet. 175 proxs
Dave Hensley
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You will like that. I just don't get why Mercury sells the heck out of the 300xs and you can't buy this 200xs 15". The 200xs would be the saviour of our favorite little boats. If I get back down to Louisville in the next week do you want me to look in on your new born?
FlatOutAlly
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As much as we all would like to think otherwise, it all comes down to market size. Sucks, but that's the deal.
Dave Hensley
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True but Mercury Racing is a small custom shop. They have basically forsaken what made them for the big boat, inboard market. That might be a good business model now but turning your back on a loyal following usually bites your back side in the long run.
fasteddie
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Dave she'll be out of the mold next week. if you see her I could use some baby pics. Text them to me 828-506-5747. Thanks
Dave Hensley
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They are going to get some more of my money for some small parts from me. I will visit the maternity ward.
fasteddie
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Thanks Dave!!!!!
FlatOutAlly
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It hurts my backside too, Dave. The business model doesn't even have us on the radar anymore. Have you priced two 1650's with 8 drives? I think Fred probably used us in a joking manner during coffee breaks in Fond du Lac or wherever they wine and dine the big offshore guys.
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Dave Hensley
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$250k per copy? That will run its course.