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Asking for a friend...Are outboards considered metrosexual?

GRADS

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I mean let's face it, most of these guys have disposable income and are concerned with appearance but don't want to push the manly card to hard.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.
 

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I mean let's face it, most of these guys have disposable income and are concerned with appearance but don't want to push the manly card to hard.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.
I’ve got an outboard on the back of my Stoker that would have you begging to suck my dick for another ride. How’s that for metro?
 

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I mean let's face it, most of these guys have disposable income and are concerned with appearance but don't want to push the manly card to hard.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.
@DaveC
I think this guy just called you a fag?
 

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Look, I shave my balls and chest too...I'm just glad to see the whole meterosexual trend catching on.👍
 

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I understand that they’ll hurt your feelings in a race pound for pound. A 21 Rc with an egg beater, vs a 21 rc v drive, same total dollar investment. I just can’t stand how they look. It looks like an afterthought. I am biased though.


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I understand that they’ll hurt your feelings in a race pound for pound. A 21 Rc with an egg beater, vs a 21 rc v drive, same total dollar investment. I just can’t stand how they look. It looks like an afterthought. I am biased though.


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I never argue with the performance either and agree they do look like an afterthought.
 

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Granted the second video is much older and the sound quality isn't the greatest but I give you...

Exhibit A:

Chest shaver....

Hairy balls....
 

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Hey RD can we merge these two threads? I'm sure these guys could share advice.

 

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Grads, seriously I will take u in our Skater to SF Bay and/or Petaluma for a run. I agree, big blocks sound & perform way better but I can't afford them. Yes, I killed a powerhead last year but Boatmasters had me up & running under warranty 4 days later....
Our boat is not that fast, runs 103 on its best day. Happy to take you
 

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GRADS

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The sound of two bass boats racing is amazing!:rolleyes:😂😂
 

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That’s the part I honestly don’t get. Most people building the new badass outboards aren’t really worried about money. So it’s hard for me to understand the warranty and fuel usage. I would love twins but can’t afdlrd then maintenance. If I could it would be a no brainer. But maybe that’s why they have money and I don’t
 

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That’s the part I honestly don’t get. Most people building the new badass outboards aren’t really worried about money. So it’s hard for me to understand the warranty and fuel usage. I would love twins but can’t afdlrd then maintenance. If I could it would be a no brainer. But maybe that’s why they have money and I don’t

The 3-5 year warranty is what you are missing.

All these people are worried about money and maintenance. You can get them with a warranty and the maintenance is simple and cheap. Outboards are the easy button to triple digit speeds, or fast double digit speeds that were not attainable for the price before.
 

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The 3-5 year warranty is what you are missing.

All these people are worried about money and maintenance. You can get them with a warranty and the maintenance is simple and cheap. Outboards are the easy button to triple digit speeds, or fast double digit speeds that were not attainable for the price before.

Insurance is way less. Detailing is way easier. Depreciation and hour count is less of a factor. The whole overall program is way better.
 

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I dunno GRADS.... To work on an I/O you have to present your asshole half the time to the world. Versus an outboard you get to stand upright next to the engine the entire time.

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You don't like Jetboats, and you don't like Outboards. Is there any boat type you do like bro? Or are you here just to cast your fishing lines.
 

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That’s the part I honestly don’t get. Most people building the new badass outboards aren’t really worried about money. So it’s hard for me to understand the warranty and fuel usage. I would love twins but can’t afdlrd then maintenance. If I could it would be a no brainer. But maybe that’s why they have money and I don’t
Consider the practicality.
This little 19 looks fun as all get out.
But with 2 seats? The wife and I are going for a ride.
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This little 19, same hull, means the wife and both kids are going boating with room to spare.
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Maintenance. Once yearly service vs the constant tinker.
Wash it, wax it. Tuck it away for winter.
 

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Greg cross dresses, gets mani-pedis and take pictures with dildos in his mouth.

So considering the source I think it was a compliment! No??

@DaveC
I think this guy just called you a fag?

Also remember when Greg USED to have a twin engine IO cat? I do. USED to being the operable word. Why did he get rid of it again? Thats right, he was skered!!!!

Now he has what amounts to a midwestern day cruiser. I think it tops out at 55 mph. Yawn!! His boat is basically a floating shitter!!

Wait, does he even own a boat anymore?

Now my new boat will do in excess of 120 mph. So by all means, lets talk about how ghey that is...;)
 
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Last of the two strokes, no service required for the first 500 hours. I’ve heard that being “Metro Sexual” requires maintenance. But not my Evinrude 200hp.

I only see a sexy-ass Hallett that hole-shots like no other!
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Never mind my tractor boat in the background. It’s the wife’s boat.
 

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Last of the two strokes, no service required for the first 500 hours. I’ve heard that being “Metro Sexual” requires maintenance. But not my Evinrude 200hp.

I only see a sexy-ass Hallett that hole-shots like no other!
View attachment 931557 View attachment 931558 Never mind my tractor boat in the background. It’s the wife’s boat.

I still can’t believe they are out of business..
 
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