Just got back from BPS. Going with the Mercury 25 HP PT&T. The have it in stock. Wanted the 30 HP but can't justify 5 more HP for $800 more. As soon as the credit back to my credit card is finalized I will be getting it. Hopefully midweek next week.
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Well I called Harbour Marine out of Hot Springs Arkansas this morning. This is the boat shop I was going to order my boat from if I went with the Weldbilt boat. But I went with the Weld Craft and purchased it down the street in Hot Springs. It looks like I will be going with a 30 HP Tohatsu PT&T from him. He is $400 cheaper than the ETEC I was going to get and $235 cheaper than BPS on the Mercury 25 HP. The Tohatsu comes with a 5 year warranty whereas the Mercury is only a 3 year warranty. I will be getting 5 more HP for cheaper just have to make an 11 hour round trip to get it and probably burn up that $235 saving in gas. Well worth it for more power, longer warranty and beautiful drive through that part of Oklahoma and Arkansas.
rscottp
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The important question, is it in stock?
Butthead
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In your case I think I would call before you leave to make sure they have one on hand and then politely ask them to hold it for you for 5 hours until you get there. 
panFried
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You gotta take pics for us when you run it. A 30 on the 12' should scoot pretty good!
If I survive ! Lol
You have to remember my boat is heavier than your normal 12'. It was 345 from the factory. Motor, batteries, gear and me not to mention when the livewell is full it'll be pretty heavy. Should still scoot something wicked though.
You have to remember my boat is heavier than your normal 12'. It was 345 from the factory. Motor, batteries, gear and me not to mention when the livewell is full it'll be pretty heavy. Should still scoot something wicked though.
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So how you feeling after makeing the right decission on an outboard?Those evinrude outboards should be LAST RESORT only.Sure them may have made a good one but compaired to Yamaha,Mercury or Tohatsu they take a back seat
I'm feeling really good. The whole time I was waiting on the ETEC I kept asking myself if I made the wrong decision on the motor and place of purchase. Haven't thought that since purchasing the Tohatsu in Hot Springs which is where I was originally going to order at. So far with the new company I have called them twice and they have called me back both times! Called the last company 20 times or so and they only called back twice! lol They ended up not having a 30 in stock so I put down a small deposit and the new motor is being shipped from Dallas today or Monday and will be in Tuesday or Wednesday. Looks like I will be fishing by the following weekend.
masterbaiter
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Glad to hear you will be hitting the water soon!! I was just reading up on your post its crazy what you have been through. Good luck with the new motor and hope you catch lots of fish. btw I like the way your build is coming along :beer:
BlakeRauch
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I'm ready to see this thing!
rscottp
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Glad your epic saga is coming to an end! Pics of boat and motor ASAP.
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