bassracr
Active Member
You already have the best motor mercury has ever made for that boat. I would rebuild what you have and keep on trucking
That's what I think also. It already 4" taller than a 300XS and now your going to run the gearcase higher (I read they are running about a 1" higher with a bigger diameter prop). I believe the COG is way up there without a 15 or 16" mid. I'm probably going to rebuild the 280 and run it for 3 more years then go to a 300R which by then they'll be a 15 or 16" mid option done by somebody.I would love to try the 300R on the GS. but I think it needs a 15" mid. The gearcase on that thing is huge and needs to be run high. So I vote you try the 300R and let me know how it works.
Come to rally this year and you can take it for a spin.Good call ! Your 280 is a beast on a GS , I’d love to have one myself !