Thread: Keystone archives

Originally Posted by Josh Jones

I lost my lower unit 3 weeks ago...I can't catch a break. I've got cheap estimates at 5000 dollars but looking more at the 8000 dollar mark. Very unfortunate at the best time of the year

BIG OUCH! That's a tough break! Sorry man, that's some major bucks for my budget!

Originally Posted by Josh Jones

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Where do I start. Let's start by blowing my motor at daylight on my 250xs while I was taking 3 guys out. Didn't get to fishing until 10 am. Other than the fact we lost a 2.5+ pound monster at the top of the water everything went ok considering the circumstances. Bringing home 20 with bf being close to 2. Bad day but made some friends

What year was the 250XS?

Originally Posted by Frank300

What year was the 250XS?

2004 built by mercury racing

My experience with motors is fairly limited, having grown up (50's and 60's) with a 14' aluminum boat and a pair of oars. I sometimes mounted a 2.5 HP 1940's Clinton motor in case of sudden storms, but I preferred to row to my spots and use the oars when trolling for trout in Montana or setting jugs in Oklahoma (flash the muscles and get some great exercise). We finally got a new 4-stroke Honda (which a number of my friends said was the best motor on the market), so we could chase jugs all over the lake without fear of getting blown off the water. Unfortunately, the motor never worked properly. The first time we used it, it would kill every time I used less than half throttle. Took it back to 10th street here in OKC, and was told they would not replace it, but would fix it. Took it in four times. The last time, the technician told me it would never work, since it was not a new motor. He told me it had been sitting in the back (lying on the wrong side) for 8 months, before I bought it. Called Honda national in Florida and was told that they would not replace the motor, but I could take it to 10th street and they would fix it. I told the lady what the tech had told me and told her they had worked on it four times. She wouldn't budge. So if any of you want a bum 5 HP Honda that will work at nearly full throttle for a short time before conking out, I know where you can find one.

Sorry about the unfortunate event Josh with your motor. I went thru it last year with a 2011 yamaha vmax sho and it took over 8 months to get it back. Runs great now. I took to Nichols Marine in tulsa because they could work on the Sho motors and had good feedback. Hopefully you can pull some strings and get yours back sooner then 7-8 months. Good luck.

Originally Posted by Josh Jones

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Where do I start. Let's start by blowing my motor at daylight on my 250xs while I was taking 3 guys out. Didn't get to fishing until 10 am. Other than the fact we lost a 2.5+ pound monster at the top of the water everything went ok considering the circumstances. Bringing home 20 with bf being close to 2. Bad day but made some friends

Josh, what ramp you at here?

Originally Posted by Bigskyfisherman

So if any of you want a bum 5 HP Honda that will work at nearly full throttle for a short time before conking out, I know where you can find one.

Dibbs! I'll take it if you're just going to turn it into an anchor.

Hey Josh I'm planning on going to Keystone Saturday if you think you can help me with my locator. From the looks of your posts they must be biting a little anyway.