35GTR or 25GTR?

[Shawn Braquet]

Originally Posted by I make oil

I have the 36 Prodrive. Would not go any other way. I do have a bit of a problem with idleing. From what I've read I'm sure it's because my factory heads are crap. I intend on pulling the heads next year and installing a cam once my warrenty is done.

In your situatation since your just looking for something to get you thru hunting season why don't you just get a used longtail? That would get you by for now cheaply then once the pressure is off for hunting season you can get what you really want later.

It's crossed my mind, had one though and never really liked it on my lease in Vinton. I don't like the added weight of the Prodrive nor the reverse however I do like the EFI.

[Natural Light Kid]

Originally Posted by Shawn Braquet

It's crossed my mind, had one though and never really liked it on my lease in Vinton. I don't like the added weight of the Prodrive nor the reverse however I do like the EFI.

I didn't think I would like the prodrive reverse either, but now I love it. Mine is the manual reverse. I put a "reverse pin puller" on it so I don't have to reach around the back of the motor to start the reverse sequence. If you go prodrive and manual reverse, I HIGHLY recommend the reverse pin puller.

[I make oil]

Originally Posted by Natural Light Kid

I didn't think I would like the prodrive reverse either, but now I love it. Mine is the manual reverse. I put a "reverse pin puller" on it so I don't have to reach around the back of the motor to start the reverse sequence. If you go prodrive and manual reverse, I HIGHLY recommend the reverse pin puller.

Tell me about this ''reverse pin puller''? And where can I get one? I hate having to reach around that hot engine.

[speck-chaser]

Originally Posted by Shawn Braquet

It's crossed my mind, had one though and never really liked it on my lease in Vinton. I don't like the added weight of the Prodrive nor the reverse however I do like the EFI.

You will like the reverse if ever you get stuck.

[I make oil]

Originally Posted by speck-chaser

You will like the reverse if ever you get stuck.

X100!

Shawn I would have NEVER gotten out of this spot with a GT. As it was it took me 30 min of digging to make a hole big enough to get out with my PD.

[Shawn Braquet]

Originally Posted by I make oil

X100!

Shawn I would have NEVER gotten out of this spot with a GT. As it was it took me 30 min of digging to make a hole big enough to get out with my PD.

Yikes, yeah I definitely see the purpose of the full power reverse. I just see me using the instant reverse everytime I put the boat in the water and I'm not sure I'd say the same about the PD reverse. The 2 reverses are built for 2 different things obviously. Do you PD guys use the reverse when pulling up to boat launches or blinds much like you'd use an outboards reverse to slow you down or are y'all just coming in slow and doing the good ole bump stop? To me the PD reverse is there strictly for getting unstuck which don't get me wrong is very valuable at times.

[Natural Light Kid]

Originally Posted by Shawn Braquet

Yikes, yeah I definitely see the purpose of the full power reverse. I just see me using the instant reverse everytime I put the boat in the water and I'm not sure I'd say the same about the PD reverse. The 2 reverses are built for 2 different things obviously. Do you PD guys use the reverse when pulling up to boat launches or blinds much like you'd use an outboards reverse to slow you down or are y'all just coming in slow and doing the good ole bump stop? To me the PD reverse is there strictly for getting unstuck which don't get me wrong is very valuable at times.

You do operate it a little differently than an outboard. You learn to shut it down a little early and not coast as much into a blind or dock. I just make sure I stop first and then I'll bump the momentary button to ease in. No big deal. I had the same exact concerns as you before I got my PD, but it was a quick adjustment.