9.9's are legendary.

@TBassFactory

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah perfect size for any jon boat

Very helpful in comparing the sizes, thanks!

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Brad

Thanks for saving me a trip to bass pro

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome bud. I was searching for the same thing and there weren't any videos out there to help. Thanks bud

I like your videos my friend. Not many people do such videos especially the one about boat at Bass Pro. I’m subscribing!

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud I was thinking the same thing when I tried researching for bass pro boats so I made a video. I appreciate it.

@ninos431

3 жыл бұрын

@@TBassFactory planning on buying a 14-16 ft John boat so how many hp motor I would need based on your experience?

Great job on video. Thanks for all the information.

@TBassFactory

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome bud. Thank ya

Thank you again for your videos I just watched the one about the Grizzly and was wondering how much the motors were and bam!! Here you are

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

Ha, that's awesome. That is tge whole reason I made the video. I did the some thing you did.

I was thinking recently about buying a grizzly tracker 1548 and a bass pro shops 15hp Mercury motor. When I added the trailer I was at about 8k. Found a used bass tracker with a 75hp mercury and trailer for 3k. The boat is a little older but it’s in darn good shape. So I picked it up instead.

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like an awesome buy. Its nice to have a new boat but it's all about what your needs are, and with a used boat you can set it up the way you like. I think I would of bought that one too.

@timothyclingerman5430

3 жыл бұрын

@@TBassFactory I agree, I would rather have a 4K boat that is paid for, than a $20,000 boat that I have to make payments on for the next 8 - 10 years. Call me cheap, but can that $20,000 boat catch more fish than my 4K boat?

Awesome video thank you!!!

@TBassFactory

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Aaron!

This is great information.

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud

Yes I believe between the 9.9 and the 15 are worth it because with my experience with outboard 5 more horse power makes a huge difference

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

I believe you are right about that. It does make a huge difference

I had the same decision to make when I ordered my boat. I had to choose between a 115 or a 150. I ended up with the 115 because the 150 was going to cost me $2300 more to only get about 5 MPH more. I also could have gotten the XS Pro for about $400 more but decided on the standard 115 because the hole shot was not that important to me. They said it was only a slight difference in performance. I can use what I saved to get other accessories for the boat.

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

I like it Eric. Your evaluating and making a good decision. I know for me if I would of saved I think a garmin with panoptix is like 3k.

@poonbandit9924

2 жыл бұрын

The pro xs is awesome if you want hole shot and sporty sound, my opinion is that they’re made more for a bass boat or for someone who wanted a bow rider with a 6.2 but was told by the wife they were getting a pontoon. (Nothing against a pontoon, I was walked past last weekend by a guy with a 350 verado in my cobalt 220 with a 300hp Volvo penta)

@carlosprince1499

Жыл бұрын

6o hp 2015 60 mercury

@carlosprince1499

Жыл бұрын

Praised

I have the 2.5hp Mercury on my 12 foot flat bottom boat motor and trailer 1600 with all the safety and ropes lights battery etc

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, that will get you where you need to go. I like it brett

I am still rocking the bank👍

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

There ain't nothing wrong with that at all. Alot of times you can get to spots a boat wouldn't even have a chance at getting to. Thanks bud

@fishingtimeletsgo598

3 жыл бұрын

The Bass Factory Don’t get me wrong there are a lot of times I would love to have a boat, because fishing could be that much better, but just getting out there is the key right

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

@@fishingtimeletsgo598 exactly bud you have the right idea. There are tons of spots where you can still catch them just like being in a boat.

All Mercury outboards, 25 horsepower and under are made in China, by Tohatsu. You could probably save some money by just buying a Tohetsu. I used to sell boats and outboards at BPS. For the most part, all of those outboards that you're looking at on the top rack are hollow, dummy display motors.

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

Oh really, I never knew that. Thanks for that tip bud.

@TN-Vols-Fan

3 жыл бұрын

@@TBassFactory You're welcome. I shopped at BPS for years prior to retiring. I worked there part time for about five years afterwards. One day, I asked my coworker why we had all of the high h/p (heavy) outboards up so high? That's when I learned that they were all hollow dummy display motors.

@ronsantschi1823

2 жыл бұрын

Tohatsu made in Japan. Sold worked on them. Had bigwigs come to our place to look over trying understand bassboats and why people wanted to put big motors on aluminum, wood boats short shaft 50hp to put on homemade big seller. Over 115hp four stroke tohatsu made by Honda

@TN-Vols-Fan

2 жыл бұрын

@@ronsantschi1823 You're right, I mis-typed. The one thing that you've said that is throwing me a little bit is that Honda builds Tohatsu's bigger outboard's. Tohatsu builds Suzuki outboards, the parts are interchangeable. Now I'm talking about 90 h/p and under. What do you mean when you say "bigger outboard's"? How big? I'm not disputing anything your saying, just trying to gain some knowledge.

@ronsantschi1823

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry guess was confusing. Going back to 2012 when was involved biggest 4 stroke was 30hp. 2 stroke tldi was 40hp to 115hp. Before emissions crap they were talking about bigger 2 strokes they had a 140hp carb but don't remember if ever made a tldi (2 stoke low pressure injection). They could have used block from yamaha or either Suzuki to build a big v6 2stroke but they said if our motor will be built all by us at least at that time. Anyhow father-in-law said was in boating news Honda was going buid there bigger 4 stroke motors which would be 40 hp up. They have been building the 3.5 he going back to 84. Also Nissan outboard was built by them kinda like Johnson evinrude.

I've seen people commenting on the 9.9 or 15 hp engines. If one lives in the Socialist state of Illinois, most state controlled lakes, have a 10 hp limit. Some lakes have other hp limits. It's not always about what's the best bang for your buck. You have to do your home work and see where you can and will use the boat and motor before you buy.

@TBassFactory

2 жыл бұрын

That is so right Ron. Figure out your needs and go from there.

@arthurtaddei1285

2 жыл бұрын

Why dont they limit the speed not the HP so everyone can fish .Sounds like Tree Hugger Demadouche's

@RonBesse

2 жыл бұрын

@@arthurtaddei1285 absolutely right. Illinois has some awesome paived trails. You can ride e-scooters, ebikes, skateboards, walk, mechanical bikes, etc... on them. Signs everyplace saying no motor vehicles. What it means is no gasoline powered vehicles. Mostly for noise reasons. On bigger signs at the ends of the trails, they list what you can have. Doesn't matter electric motor size, because trails have a 15 mph limit. Like you said, problem solved.

@rbnhd1976

2 жыл бұрын

Back in the day, the 9.9 and the 15 were basically the same motor, and the covers were swappable, so all the old heads were running 15 with 9.9 cover, fix up the main serial too. But the wardens are looking for that these days

👍👍👍

@TBassFactory

11 ай бұрын

I hoped that helped bud! Thanks!

Hello great video very informative I’m thinking about getting a grizzly 18 foot Jon boat What motor do you think would be sufficient for that size thank you

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

I would say the 90 would be perfect for that boat. I hope you get the 18 they are nice boats. Thanks bud

@brassteeth3355

Жыл бұрын

What did you do? I'm in the beginning stages of investigating Jon and motor for river/lake adventures in fishing.

2 stroke is the only way to go.

@TBassFactory

Жыл бұрын

I love 2 strokes. They are more lightweight, cheaper and cost less to rebuild. Only thing is having to worry about the premix.

Personally the 9.9 is a working horse and it is worth the extra however I had to settle for the 8 do to lack of stock in the 9.9 I waited 2 months trying to find one finally got a call from bass pro saying they got 2 8hp in and no 9.9 so decided to make the compromise. Would’ve waited but my outboard on my 14 ft aluminum semi v finally gave up on me.

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

Dang seems like everything within the fishing world is selling pretty fast this year. Im glad you got you and outboard. I'm not sure how much faster the 9.9 would of pushed your boat compared to the 8.

@jimmielittle877

3 жыл бұрын

I'm looking toward the Grizzly 1448 and I am wondering how fast your 8 horsepower is?

I'm thinking this 8 hp might be the right choice for the Grizzly 1448?

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that would scoot that 1448 anywhere you wanna go pretty good

I have the 15hp and it has low compression i got it with my 14ft jon boat for my birthday (best gift ever thanks mom lol) but it was not running so its been at the shop have not had a chance to talk to the tech that worked on but i am hoping it get it fixed this winter being a auto trans mechanic i know my way around engines but these thing are intimidating so i am going to let the pros hendle it lol but i feel like its worth the money to save this they said it only had like 30 hours on it but i think it was not winterized right or at all we live in montana so we get real winters but the office lady wanted to just sell me a cheap china knock off for 4 grand kinda thought that was stupid what happened to actually fixing things in this world

@TBassFactory

10 ай бұрын

Yep that’s the day we live in replace it not fix it. Sounds like you had water in it and it froze maybe.

@fishingmontana1564

10 ай бұрын

@@TBassFactory I hope not cause then it will be a replace not fix situation

The 9.9 Merc 4 cycles have an accelerator pump, and each twist of the throttle floods the engine with a shot of gasoline. Don't flood the engine, with or without the engine running.

@TBassFactory

Жыл бұрын

That doesn’t sound good at all Craig

The only reason I would run the propane 5hp would be if I had a duck boat and a little fishing boat and didn’t want to buy 2 motors, the propane is super easy to move between multiple platforms and get hooked up to fuel… but propane acts like a diesel truck for. The 80’s in the cold… they don’t start

@TBassFactory

2 жыл бұрын

Yep your right. I noticed that electric only lakes could run propane motors and not break the rule of no outboard.

You can beat those prices by a lot. Shop around.

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

Really? I need to look and see what other options might be out there. Thanks thang

All I know is a outboard costs more than my boat trailer and all, ridiculous

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it can get pretty ridiculous with the pricing

@timothyclingerman5430

3 жыл бұрын

@@TBassFactory I always look for used, older but low hours, if serviced they will serve you well

I'm pretty sure the Verado 300 is a v8

Russell

Maybe you can show the average mph on these outboards, like a 17footer what size outboard you should get.

@TBassFactory

2 жыл бұрын

It can vary so much from boat to boat with the amount of weight, and water displacement. I would look at similar boats with a slight undersized motor than what your wanting and calculate.

@horatiomarchese3980

2 жыл бұрын

@@TBassFactory Thanks

That store layout looks like you're in San Antonio, TX.

@TBassFactory

2 жыл бұрын

I sure am Noah!

@chasem8491

2 жыл бұрын

@@TBassFactory Same! Which lake do you usually visit? Our go to is Canyon Lake.

Something to note.... Many retailers inflate "original" price to fool you into thinking your getting a deal.

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they can very easily slip that in there with sale, originally was. I looked online to compare prices and the listed prices were comparable to other places so the sale might of just been a selling gimmick to think your saving. Thanks bud

@pain_weaver

3 жыл бұрын

@@TBassFactory kinda odd they don't cary 25-40 or 50hp

Anyone bought an outboard from Bass Pro? If you did how did it all turn out?

@lindeesalley631

3 жыл бұрын

hey im so sorry

@vetteto98

3 жыл бұрын

Bought a new 2.5 hp Mercury for about $1000 in 2017. Had trouble since begining, restarting was troublesome and now just starting a problem. Wanted to return but they said $400 was top offer. They tried to give advice talking to tech and such but will probably have to visit outside boat and motor dealer to get running properly.

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

@@vetteto98 thats no good. I can't ebieve they didn't get it fixed for ya.

@Hensleytheultimatehoundsman

3 жыл бұрын

I have gotten both a 9.9 and a 15 hp from them and they have worked great to this day except I did find the mechanics were not very knowledgeable.

@mattwaters6987

Жыл бұрын

Bought my 9.9 from BPS back in 2018. They were great to deal with and $400.00 cheaper than my local dealer.

The motors up top are fake engines. They don’t even have prop shafts. They are just for show. In fact every motor on the top shelf is discontinued aswell

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I came to find that out after talking to a guy that used to sell them at bass pro. Thanks bud

@crankinbass5758

3 жыл бұрын

@@TBassFactory 👍

4 hp has reverse

These are Tonkatsus, right?

@TBassFactory

2 жыл бұрын

No, you mean to tohatsu?

This guy at bass pro told me today that they won't sell me a brand new motor and controls and let me install a motor I own on a boat I own because they don't want to be liable if there's a problem. How's that work? I was ready to spend $13k today without needing any financing but instead i walked out offended.

@TBassFactory

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that stinks especially if you got the cash. It gets complicated for them when the warranty stuff gets involved.

hi

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

Hey bud

we have 150hp, 200hp, 50hp, 300hp, 115hp, 250hp, 100hp etc 4 stroke, let me know which one you want to buy and where you are located

@TBassFactory

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you

Cant believe they are thos cheap, qlways thought they were like 30k +

@TBassFactory

Жыл бұрын

Yeah they aren’t that much. Still quite a bit tho

Maybe you could ask a salesman how much the 115 cost

@TBassFactory

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I should do that Charlie

I wanna buy a boat but the motor cost too much....omg

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah they are expensive. I've known guys that put a 20k outboard on a boat they could only sell for 2k without an outboard.

@melodyventrescagmail9098

2 жыл бұрын

we have 150hp, 200hp, 50hp, 115hp, 250hp, 100hp etc 4 stroke, let me know which one you want to buy and where you are located..

No one makes 2-strokes anymore, those are just leftovers from the previous model years. I've worked on Optimax and they aren't that great.

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

That is good to know. So will these virtually sit on the shelf forever at bass pro?

@Outdoors-pb2sc

3 жыл бұрын

@@TBassFactory They might but you also might get a good deal if they've been sitting there for a while taking up space where more newer 4-strokes could be sitting.

don't buy new! in 1997 i bought a 1973 23 ft. mako for only $2500. put in a new gas tank. hung a new evinrude 200 hp engine and hydraulic steering for $11,000. added a new trailer for $2,700. total cost was$16,400. at that time a brand new boat like that was $42,000. used it extensively for offshore fishing. it is still running like a top today.

@TBassFactory

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome jack. I like the way you did that. That’s how you save money and you know everything about your boat. Sounds like a good one.

$2000 difference between the 4 and 2 stroke 115.

@TBassFactory

2 жыл бұрын

Yep for the same hp

@mr.mr.3301

2 жыл бұрын

@@TBassFactory the price of valves, heads, timing etc. wonder how a modern 2 strike would compare to the 4 stroke. Weight, gas etc.

115 hp ---$10k ridiculous

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

Yep pretty expensive

Try comparing to Yamaha Suzuki Honda ect.........and what's the warranty Suzuki is 3 yrs. Just standing there naming off prices isn't getting it, do your homework Duhhh

@TBassFactory

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dave

This poor guy dosent know any more after visiting Bass Pro. The whole top rack of motors are dummies and empty and some not available anymore. Go to a real Mercury dealership, preferably one that's been a dealer for at least 20 yrs and get the real scoop. Bass Pro are IDIOTS and Useless .I wouldn't let one of there so called techs touch my lawnmower. I've been certified merc Tech for 35 years at a third generation Mercury dealer and Bass Pro is a joke ! And warrantee takes forever and its never rite when returned to the owner . I have first hand proof.

@TBassFactory

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Arthur, I appreciate it bud