No, i got a motor from BS and it seems to pusk fine, its a 175 2.4Merc It the smallest I would ever put on there but it good for now, not that I have used it or anything.

Hoping to go home this week and maybe be ready for the fall run?

You say you are hoping to go home. Where have you been?

I have been and still am in the hospital. had some compalcations and a small operation, I hope to go home in a few days?? But loks like the boating season is pretty much done this year.

MJ, I am so sorry to hear that. I know you had the problem with the foot. Is it the same thing?

I run a Merc 225 EFi on a 23 Sea Ox WA If you are still some what interested
I can tell you what to expect, good luck, Joe

Thanks!! The person never got back to me so I guess its gone.

Glad to see another Ox owner!! :clap:

I got the Ox when I got rid of the v20, i REALLY LIKE THIS BOAT!

Same here, I sold the V and got the OX and I to am very very happy with it! I bought a hard top for it and added trim tabs, as I was told these boats must have trim tabs for best performance!
Well I have been in some crap that I would have banged all the way home in the V and this thing is like riding on a cloud!

Mine is a converted Seadrive with bracket, so I have the full transom. I just really need to save for some good power! I had a 225 Eveinrude but it was old and had many problems. I got a great deal on a fresh water 175 Merc, and that's whats on there right now. It does mid 20's just fine but that said it is the smallest motor I would want on there!! I will up grade when money allows, but till then this will be fine.

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I bought mine this past winter, It had a hard top W/ canvas, full transom W/ bracket, bennett tabs, & hydraulic steering. It's a 1987 the guy burned the power head. I had my 1995 Merc which neded rings, so I did rings & bearings, Bought some parts here & there to extend to 25 inch shaft from 20 inch. New merc controls & cables (Blown motor was OMC) Had to buy some parts for the steering. Then I found the gas tank was NG I pulled the deck, Not impossible on this boat, Had another tank made, & powder coated. Repaired one crack in the top frame. Used my electronics 10 year old chart plotter, 3 year old FF, his (came with boat) VHF S.H. Nova, My antenna. Bought an aluminum Trailer used of course, & I'm done for this year. Used the boat every weekend this year except this one. Spent about $8000. - $9000. total for everything, I love the boat, I believe it was not too much for what I have now. If you need information or just an opinion you can E-Mail me. I even have original owners manual. [email protected] Good luck, Joe