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Re: New R8 Outboard On Order
Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:58 am
by dustinm
Krob1114 wrote: Thu Sep 30, 2021 8:43 am
dustinm wrote: Thu Sep 30, 2021 8:37 am
Paul275 wrote: Wed Sep 29, 2021 5:07 pm
The trivial things I pick up when I'm interested in something. But my wife can't give me three things to pick at the grocery store without me screwing up.
My wife sent me over to the butcher counter to get a roast, I came back with $100 of steaks. Just an eye roll from her.
Four pounds?
Hey lets not get into the fine details
at least on written record
Re: New R8 Outboard On Order
Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:47 pm
by bikerbobt
I just received my new R8 Outboard a couple of weeks ago. I have twin 300's and they really move the boat well. The twin 200's should do just fine. I really like the joy stick control, well worth it.
Re: New R8 Outboard On Order
Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:02 pm
by AsLan7
bikerbobt wrote: Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:47 pm
I just received my new R8 Outboard a couple of weeks ago. I have twin 300's and they really move the boat well. The twin 200's should do just fine. I really like the joy stick control, well worth it.
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Lookin’ sharp bbt. Thanks for the pics. So glad you found us. 600HP is a nice match up.
And welcome aboard mate!
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Re: New R8 Outboard On Order
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 8:09 am
by Big Block Power
Look at those fine ladies sitting on the call there
Re: New R8 Outboard On Order
Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2021 8:32 pm
by Paul275
bikerbobt wrote: Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:47 pm
I just received my new R8 Outboard a couple of weeks ago. I have twin 300's and they really move the boat well. The twin 200's should do just fine. I really like the joy stick control, well worth it.
Really great photos, looks fantastic! I am sure it runs amazing with the 300s. We did the same caramel interior, but black hull side and red boot stripe. Your boat is a really sharp combo and I love the two tone black Verados. How long ago did you order the boat, and how does it handle the rough water?
Re: New R8 Outboard On Order
Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2021 7:11 am
by bikerbobt
I ordered it at the first of April and received it the second week of September. I had a Cobalt 23SC before this, the R8 is a lot better in the rough water for sure. I posted the pics so you could get an idea what the caramel/carbon interior looked like. There was not really any boats close to me before I ordered it, but we sure do like it. Your boat should look great with that color combo.
Re: New R8 Outboard On Order
Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2021 1:10 pm
by Paul275
bikerbobt wrote: Mon Oct 04, 2021 7:11 am
I ordered it at the first of April and received it the second week of September. I had a Cobalt 23SC before this, the R8 is a lot better in the rough water for sure. I posted the pics so you could get an idea what the caramel/carbon interior looked like. There was not really any boats close to me before I ordered it, but we sure do like it. Your boat should look great with that color combo.
Not too bad of a wait. Where do you do your boating? Just curious how snotty things can get in your water ways.
How is the joystick piloting? Does everything work well? Do you even use it?
Thanks for the pics. My wife and son poured through them too, love it!
Re: New R8 Outboard On Order
Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2021 2:38 pm
by bikerbobt
We boat on the Tennessee River near Chattanooga TN. The joystick control is great, I use it all the time. There is a learning curve but you get use to it pretty quick.
Re: New R8 Outboard On Order
Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 5:47 am
by Krob1114
bikerbobt wrote: Mon Oct 04, 2021 2:38 pm
We boat on the Tennessee River near Chattanooga TN. The joystick control is great, I use it all the time. There is a learning curve but you get use to it pretty quick.
Great for parallel parking!
Great looking boat. Thanks for the pics.
Re: New R8 Outboard On Order
Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 8:27 am
by Soonerfan
That is beautiful and congratulations!! I sure wish the joystick was an option on the R8S as I would get it in a heartbeat!
Re: New R8 Outboard On Order
Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 12:42 pm
by Big Block Power
Soonerfan wrote: Tue Oct 05, 2021 8:27 am
That is beautiful and congratulations!! I sure wish the joystick was an option on the R8S as I would get it in a heartbeat!
You getting twins on your surf
Re: New R8 Outboard On Order
Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2021 11:22 am
by R6outboard
I am in love and want one! Thank for posting pics.
Re: New R8 Outboard On Order
Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2021 10:10 am
by katoom450
bikerbobt wrote: Mon Oct 04, 2021 2:38 pm
We boat on the Tennessee River near Chattanooga TN. The joystick control is great, I use it all the time. There is a learning curve but you get use to it pretty quick.
Hey BikerBob!
We have an R6 surf on order at Erwin! Doug says we will get in November sometime. We will see. It will most likely live in their showroom this winter.
Maybe we will see you on the lake next year.
Re: New R8 Outboard On Order
Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2021 6:56 pm
by bikerbobt
katoom450,
I will have to go by and look at it when it comes in. Hope to see you on the lake next summer.
Re: New R8 Outboard On Order
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2022 4:20 pm
by Reight
Beautiful. Looking at the twin 200 mercs. Vs 300 or 350 single. How do you think performance
will be? Not looking for so much top end speed
Rather getting underway well with a reasonable load. Thanks.
