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On Saturday, 9 March 2013 12:23:58 UTC-4, wrote:
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On Wednesday, 6 March 2013 21:45:49 UTC-4, Earl wrote:


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Yes it's a degree or two above freezing and with memories of the weekend visit to the Halifax International Boat Show, I'll taks a brave step and show a promotional video of my new boat.




This video shows items in a beige colour that went to black on my 2012 model.




Boat came with a full stand up canvas protection. I upgraded to the Mercury 60 Big Foot outboard,Deluxe Contour swivel seats and galvanized trailer, bought a travel cover, engine cover, transom saver etc.




http://vimeo.com/36015592




Nice little fish & ski. Why did you get the Big Foot? They are for




trolling larger boats, sailboats, and pontoons, right? Are your seats




really black?








Both dealer and manufacturer recommended the 60 Big Foot. They claim it's the most popular outboard for my boat.


I've read other articles that also recommend this motor for wide stern boats... and mine does look wide for a 16.5 footer. Kicks up quite a wake at low speeds.


I suppose it provides low end power to get a water skiier up and going




I had a 60 big foot on my boat for 10 years, 3075 hours and it was a

good motor. My 70 Yamaha is basically the same with the same prop. (I

moved it over). I would have bought another 60 Merc but that China

thing bothered me.



I got the extra 2 year warranty due to a time limited promotion last year.
Motor came with 3 year warranty... so now I have 5 years.
Trouble is...the extra 2 years only covers mechanical... not electrical.
If I want the 'Platinum Plan' to cover electrical too for the additional 2 years i have to pay about $110.00 by May 31.
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On Mar 9, 11:24*am, True North wrote:
On Saturday, 9 March 2013 12:23:58 UTC-4, *wrote:
On Sat, 9 Mar 2013 05:21:12 -0800 (PST), True North


wrote:


On Wednesday, 6 March 2013 21:45:49 UTC-4, Earl *wrote:


True North wrote:


Yes it's a degree or two above freezing and with memories of the weekend visit to the Halifax International Boat Show, I'll taks a brave step and show a promotional video of my new boat.


This video shows items in a beige colour that went to black on my 2012 model.


Boat came with a full stand up canvas protection. I upgraded to the Mercury 60 Big Foot outboard,Deluxe Contour swivel seats and galvanized trailer, bought a travel cover, engine cover, transom saver etc.


http://vimeo.com/36015592


Nice little fish & ski. *Why did you get the Big Foot? *They are for


trolling larger boats, sailboats, and pontoons, right? *Are your seats


really black?


Both dealer and manufacturer recommended the 60 Big Foot. They claim it's the most popular outboard for my boat.


I've read other articles that also recommend this motor for wide stern boats... and mine does look wide for a 16.5 footer. Kicks up quite a wake at low speeds.


I suppose it provides low end power to get a water skiier up and going


I had a 60 big foot on my boat for 10 years, 3075 hours and it was a


good motor. My 70 Yamaha is basically the same with the same prop. (I


moved it over). I would have bought another 60 Merc but that China


thing bothered me.


I got the extra 2 year warranty due to a time limited promotion last year..
Motor came with 3 year warranty... so now I have 5 years.
Trouble is...the extra 2 years only covers mechanical... not electrical.
If I want the 'Platinum Plan' to cover electrical too for the additional 2 years i have to pay about $110.00 by May 31.


I'd say 'do it!' that's cheap insurance.
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Tim wrote:
On Mar 9, 11:24 am, True North wrote:
On Saturday, 9 March 2013 12:23:58 UTC-4, wrote:
On Sat, 9 Mar 2013 05:21:12 -0800 (PST), True North


wrote:


On Wednesday, 6 March 2013 21:45:49 UTC-4, Earl wrote:


True North wrote:


Yes it's a degree or two above freezing and with memories of the
weekend visit to the Halifax International Boat Show, I'll taks a
brave step and show a promotional video of my new boat.


This video shows items in a beige colour that went to black on my 2012 model.


Boat came with a full stand up canvas protection. I upgraded to the
Mercury 60 Big Foot outboard,Deluxe Contour swivel seats and
galvanized trailer, bought a travel cover, engine cover, transom saver etc.


http://vimeo.com/36015592


Nice little fish & ski. Why did you get the Big Foot? They are for


trolling larger boats, sailboats, and pontoons, right? Are your seats


really black?


Both dealer and manufacturer recommended the 60 Big Foot. They claim
it's the most popular outboard for my boat.


I've read other articles that also recommend this motor for wide stern
boats... and mine does look wide for a 16.5 footer. Kicks up quite a wake at low speeds.


I suppose it provides low end power to get a water skiier up and going


I had a 60 big foot on my boat for 10 years, 3075 hours and it was a


good motor. My 70 Yamaha is basically the same with the same prop. (I


moved it over). I would have bought another 60 Merc but that China


thing bothered me.


I got the extra 2 year warranty due to a time limited promotion last year.
Motor came with 3 year warranty... so now I have 5 years.
Trouble is...the extra 2 years only covers mechanical... not electrical.
If I want the 'Platinum Plan' to cover electrical too for the additional
2 years i have to pay about $110.00 by May 31.


I'd say 'do it!' that's cheap insurance.


I agree. One little electrical part goes Kapoohie and you've made up that
hundred and $10
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