17’ Margay

[donnieyork251@yahoo.com]

I have only had experience with a 115 HP on my past boat so I feel my expectations are reasonable for a 17’ boat. I asked the question only because I’m looking at a used Margay that has a 115 on it. Garage space and ease of towing are also considerations for me. Like I said in my earlier post my old boat was a Skeeter with 115  and I found it to be fast enough and hole shot was pretty freaking good. Just asked the question on the margay performance with the 115 cause of the many post I’ve found it seems that a lot of people just say get it with the 150 well that’s fine but inventory levels are not good right now and I really don’t want to spend 40k on a boat so I’m looking used to save a few bucks.

 

i appreciate everyone’s response and will continue my research.

 

 

[donnieyork251@yahoo.com]

I really appreciate everyone’s response and it really helped me in my decision. I’m moving forward with the Margay with you he 115 hp and I feel really good about it after doing my research and getting the actually feel and move around in both the Margay and Sabre.

thanks again to everyone’s response and experience. I hope to have the boat by weeks end!

 

[PMantle]

What did you think about the Sabre, especially as compared to the Margay?

[donnieyork251@yahoo.com]

So the Sabre I looked at was a 2015 Vision. The boat looked in my option bulky but in a good way. I personally did not like the layout and how small the front deck was. This unit also had a 2 stroke 175hp versus the 4 stroke I’m getting with the margay. The particular unit i looked at also could not accommodate 8’ rods and the rod storage area felt a bit compressed to me. Just my personal options and why I’m choosing the Margay. All in all I feel that both boats are first class but storage in the boat along with my personal needs for storage in garage cans into play for my decision.

Again I appreciate everyone’s insight and feedback.

 

 

[Cajunhunter67]

donnieyork251@yahoo.com:

So the Sabre I looked at was a 2015 Vision. The boat looked in my option bulky but in a good way. I personally did not like the layout and how small the front deck was. This unit also had a 2 stroke 175hp versus the 4 stroke I’m getting with the margay. The particular unit i looked at also could not accommodate 8’ rods and the rod storage area felt a bit compressed to me. Just my personal options and why I’m choosing the Margay. All in all I feel that both boats are first class but storage in the boat along with my personal needs for storage in garage cans into play for my decision.

Again I appreciate everyone’s insight and feedback.

 

The Vision Sabre he compared to the Margay is not an FTD. The Sabre FTD has a bigger front deck and shorter gunwales. They have since removed the older style Sabre Vision hull and it is no longer available.

Don

 

[Wheelman]

donnieyork251@yahoo.com:

So the Sabre I looked at was a 2015 Vision. The boat looked in my option bulky but in a good way. I personally did not like the layout and how small the front deck was. This unit also had a 2 stroke 175hp versus the 4 stroke I’m getting with the margay. The particular unit i looked at also could not accommodate 8’ rods and the rod storage area felt a bit compressed to me. Just my personal options and why I’m choosing the Margay. All in all I feel that both boats are first class but storage in the boat along with my personal needs for storage in garage cans into play for my decision.

Again I appreciate everyone’s insight and feedback.

 

 

If the Vision Sabre didn’t have a flippin deck then it’d be really small, but with a 175 it’d be a rocket. Congrats on the Margay, curious what prop is on the 115?

[donnieyork251@yahoo.com]

@cajunhunter67 – yes like I said it was the Sabre Vision and like I said it’s a fine boat but did not fit my needs from a storage standpoint. I’m sure the boat hauls A$$ and handles awesome as all Bas Cat boats do from what I understand but again this particular model was not for me considering what I personally want and need.

Thanks for the feedback.

[donnieyork251@yahoo.com]

Hey Wheelman – pretty sure it’s the prop that was shipped with the boat from BCB but not quite sure. The guy I’m buying from told me that at first he had problems getting the boat on pad and above 38 MPH. The local dealer took his boat out for a weekend and made adjustments to the JP and after he said it jumps out the water and runs mid to low 40’s which is ok by me. I’ll post once I get the boat on prop and a pic or two as I’m really looking forward to being a BCB owner.

 

FYI – I called the factory today to get information on the trailer for the title company and actually talked to a human person who answered all my questions and seemed happy to do so. I already like being a BCB owner and don’t have the boat in my possession yet!

[Wheelman]

donnieyork251@yahoo.com:

Hey Wheelman – pretty sure it’s the prop that was shipped with the boat from BCB but not quite sure. The guy I’m buying from told me that at first he had problems getting the boat on pad and above 38 MPH. The local dealer took his boat out for a weekend and made adjustments to the JP and after he said it jumps out the water and runs mid to low 40’s which is ok by me. I’ll post once I get the boat on prop and a pic or two as I’m really looking forward to being a BCB owner.

 

FYI – I called the factory today to get information on the trailer for the title company and actually talked to a human person who answered all my questions and seemed happy to do so. I already like being a BCB owner and don’t have the boat in my possession yet!

Gotcha, here’s a thread about some different ones and thought it might help if you haven’t already seen it.

 

Margay Mercury Pro XS 115 Set Up

[donnieyork251@yahoo.com]

So I wrapped up my purchase of the 2017 Margay this week with the merc 115 4 stroke this week. Love the boat so far but haven’t had a chance to get her in the water yet. Now comes the Margay prop talk, it has a tempest prop on it now and the original owner suggested changing it. Any help on what prop I should go with would be very helpful.

[donnieyork251@yahoo.com]

 

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[Wheelman]

Why didn’t he like the tempest prop? I’d run it first and report back on the RPMs at WOT with your normal load in the boat. You can pull the PVS plugs to help with prop slip on take off to get RPM’s up to peak torque for hole shot as I don’t think you’ll have a problem blowing out with the 115. I pulled two on my Tempest with the 150 for reference, but overall the Tempest is decent all around prop as it provides good lift.

https://www.mercuryracing.com/prop-slip-calculator/

[donnieyork251@yahoo.com]

Going to take your advise and see how she performs before trying to do any prop swaps. I appreciate your all the replies  wheelman! I’m busting through the seams to get her in the water. I love being a BCB owner so far!

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