Pro XS Vs. SHO

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Originally Posted by flounder_smacker

sho is superior in quality. mercs die young. only thing merc has going for them is speed. and they dont have that much over the competition. 250 opti is 4 mph faster than sho?? really what is 4mph? we are talking about bay boats here people. if speed really mattered that much buy a boat thats made for speed. people buy optipops because they are cheap and fast but soon realize the motor is not made to last like our own lil buddy w had his boat less than three years and already looking at the sho. how many offshore boats you see with optipops lined up on the back?

One, my boat has more than 4 mph on a Haynie LS with a SHO. Two, even 4 mph is a big difference when your making 2 hour runs one way for a Tourny. Three, if a bass boat could do what my Haynie can do and go were my Haynie can go I would have a 90mph bass boat. Four, I never keep a truck, boat or outboard over 3 years due to resale value and warranty, no matter the make, model or brand.