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tja155
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Initially Posted - 01/14/2006 :  21:45:21  Show Profile
I just bought a 2005 250WK. I was going to buy a new boat but my dealer offered to sell me his 2005 at a good price (he wants a WB). The boat has wheel steering and a 2006 9.8 Tohatsu xlong shaft/elec.start and front shifter. The dealer is about 65 miles from our home. We were going to sail the boat up the ICW today but 23-30 winds and cold temps made this impossible. I have been reading all the good info on this forum and mentioned to my dealer about adding the soft link and additional weight in the bow. He assured me that these mods were not necessary. It seems to me that alot of owners seem to think these changes improve the performance of the boat. If they are that important I would prefer to make the changes prior to making the 65 mile trek. I would appreciate any comments.
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tinob
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Response Posted - 01/15/2006 :  16:00:29  Show Profile
Hi TJA, Perhaps the dealer was more interested in closing the deal than entertaining any complications. Several knowledgable sailors on these pages have found the mods that you mention to be time tested and valuable. I'd go with their estimate.

Welcome to the group and enjoy your boat.

Val on the hard DAGNABIT # 3936 Patchogue, N.Y.
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reuben
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Response Posted - 01/15/2006 :  19:30:09  Show Profile
On the other hand, probably neither of the mods you mention (or lack thereof) is make-or-break in getting your boat home. Some like the soft link, others find it unnecessary. Ditto for extra weight up front -- we've got 300 lbs up there, but other 250 owners do well without. Were it me, I'd sail/motor her home, sail her a few weeks, and see what she needs.

Congratulations on buying a terrific vessel!
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atgep
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Response Posted - 01/15/2006 :  19:33:56  Show Profile
Your dealer is right. The mods are not required. You will easily make the trip without them.

The weight will help the boat balance on it's lines. The softlink is a favorte to help docking.

Just remember to practice the docking when the weather is nice. I would use the boat a little and then decide what changes you want to make.

Tom.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 01/15/2006 :  20:10:39  Show Profile
I have to agree with the tips your getting. Sail on... and make the mods later as you see fit.
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frog0911
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Response Posted - 01/15/2006 :  20:15:56  Show Profile
I agree with ATGEP and the dealer. The mods are not required to sail or motor the boat. I have yet to add any weight up front and I race the boat every Wednesday and have beaten quite a few larger boats, all be it in light winds. She has held her own in bigger blows with same size boats. The soft link I did add, but that is because of my tight docking situation.
Sail her for awhile then decide what mods you would like to make. You may decide you don't need any.
Enjoy your new boat and welcome to the forum and the association.
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