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			Well MJ?  Did you do it?
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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			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? 
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			You say you are hoping to go home.  Where have you been?
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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			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.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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			MJ, I am so sorry to hear that.  I know you had the problem with the foot.  Is it the same thing?
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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			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 
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			Thanks!! The person never got back to me so I guess its gone. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			Glad to see another Ox owner!!  
		
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			I got the Ox when I got rid of the v20, i REALLY LIKE THIS BOAT!
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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			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
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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