looking for motor

[canboat]

just bought a george price boat and am looking for a motor to put on it. this is my first boat and am new to the game. anyone have any suggestions?

[ebss011]

What kinda motor u lookn for? what size is the boat? What class did Mr.Price say it is for? G,P Boats are really good boats ive had like 6-7 of them!

[canboat]

to be honest with u i am looking for anything that i can put on it so i can try the thing out. i bought the boat off a guy in northern ontario and he had a vintage mercury on it, i think a 25hp, but it didnt come with the boat. i am not looking to race yet, possibly soon though. the boat is a 10 footer

[ebss011]

Yeah its probably a 25ssh, which runs a mercury 25xs, which i have one for sale! They run that class alot up north in canada!

[BP125V]

you need to list where you are from and get in touch with a local club and some local racers, they will steer you in the right direction.

Bill

[hydroid]

Canboat,
To Bill's point, you'll get much more relevant info if you provide details of where you are, specs on boat, which will determine best fit for power. I'm assuming if 'Northern Ontario', you're still South of James Bay.
Just hoping to put 'anything' on it, you're more likely to waste $ and not get potential/fun out of hull. Help us help you.:)
Give me a call/drop a line, glad to help get you on water.
Erik Luksep
Membership Director,
Toronto Outboard Racing Club
B:905-858-4917

[canboat]

i live in grimsby ont., the boat is a 10 footer as for class im really not sure. but i guess by the sounds of it i should actually buy a race motor instead of setting up a regular boat motor?

[hydroid]

i live in grimsby ont., the boat is a 10 footer as for class im really not sure. but i guess by the sounds of it i should actually buy a race motor instead of setting up a regular boat motor?

Canboat, there are 2 CDN race sites close to you:
- Waterford, 1.5hrs fr Grimsby, 2 races/Yr, Jun and Oct. Last race of the 2010 season is Oct 2-3, next weekend. Potluck dinner Sat night.
- Dunnville, <1hr fr Grimsby, mid-Aug.
Have you previouisly been to either?

We have 2 veteran racers that live in Grimsby; I could hook you up, and am sure they would be pleased to provide guidance.

Definitely come to Waterford race next weekend, either day. If you have kids, bring along!
Must bring your boat if you can. You will get all the right/different advice and can decide for yourself what suits your boat/budget/interest. You'll have all winter to search for equipment, get more advice, prep rig for next season. If you just want to use the boat for lake/cottage w/o race motor, we'll help there as well.
Also, you should visit the CDN Boating Federation(CBF) website and forum( http://cbf.hyperboards.com/ ), for further insight(race topics/updates/classifieds) re the CDN/Ont outboard racing scene.

Give me a call/email.

Erik
erik.luksep@ge.com

[Kev43V]

Canboat, there are 2 CDN race sites close to you:
- Waterford, 1.5hrs fr Grimsby, 2 races/Yr, Jun and Oct. Last race of the 2010 season is Oct 2-3, next weekend. Potluck dinner Sat night.
- Dunnville, <1hr fr Grimsby, mid-Aug.
Have you previouisly been to either?

We have 2 veteran racers that live in Grimsby; I could hook you up, and am sure they would be pleased to provide guidance.

Definitely come to Waterford race next weekend, either day. If you have kids, bring along!
Must bring your boat if you can. You will get all the right/different advice and can decide for yourself what suits your boat/budget/interest. You'll have all winter to search for equipment, get more advice, prep rig for next season. If you just want to use the boat for lake/cottage w/o race motor, we'll help there as well.
Also, you should visit the CDN Boating Federation(CBF) website and forum( http://cbf.hyperboards.com/ ), for further insight(race topics/updates/classifieds) re the CDN/Ont outboard racing scene.

Give me a call/email.

Erik
erik.luksep@ge.com

wishes HR had a like button...

[canboat]

i believe one of the guys from grimsby's name is bill, my dad actually just bought one of his old boats. i have not been to either of the races in ontario but am planning to go to the race in waterford next weekend.

[hydroid]

i believe one of the guys from grimsby's name is bill, my dad actually just bought one of his old boats. i have not been to either of the races in ontario but am planning to go to the race in waterford next weekend.

Good to hear you're coming, bring your boat along. Bill has lots of expereience,... which boat did Dad buy?...wil he race it next year?
If interested, best seat ito watch a race is to do corner turnboat/safety duty. Introduce yourself to us when you get there.
Cheers,
Erik

[PAUL PRICE]

I would buy a 25 mercury since we built the boat to run that type of motor,dim. etc.You can't go wrong,fast and safe and gets on plain easy.any questions you can pm. thanks G/P HYDROS

[immulmen]

I have a 25xs for sale in Maine. Comes with 2 extra pull starters, cone tool and bearing greaser for the cone bearings.
Chris Jordan

[hydroid]

Canboat,
Getting advice from Paul Price on the hull/engine is A-1, and he'll take your inquiries. You can differ from 25XS, but ask Paul pro/con's of going off purpose built spec(eg: transom ht). There will be several veteran 25XS racers at WF(eg: Brian Rossman, others) that can also provide guidance.
Erik

[canboat]

thanks all the for great info, cant wait to see u at the races on the weekend, when i get there should i just start asking around or will u all pretty much be in the same place?

[hydroid]

Canboat,
Many will arrive Friday afternoon/evening, set up camp for the night, or arrive early Saturday.
Directions: October 2-3, Waterford, Ontario, just west of town on Mechanic St, at Conservation Park. They charge a small fee for daily parking, you'll see us set up along the beach as you pull in, fairly close, not a big park/lake.
If you can make it by 10am, we usually hold the drivers meeting. It would be good to attend to understand how we organize the days racing/safety, and assign duties for the day(eg: patrol/safety boat).
Don't be shy when you get there. Ask for me/Andrew/Graham/Jim/anybody leaning over boat/engine. Just say you're here to watch/learn, just have to sign a waiver for wristband to get into pits. Bring a pair of shorts/old running shoes(wet), never know, might get offered a ride:)
Erik