[ocuyler]

Gentlemen (you too Chris),

Thanks for all the excellent info. I've thought for years that one of the problems in America is the difficulty making decisions when buying big ticket items. The technology is so good in so many competative products, that's you can mind**** yourself for weeks or months. Cars, trucks, computers, on and on...

First, I agree with the Suzuki 250. However, there are no dealers within 200 miles and none on Lake Ontario. Further, the Hudson, NY dealer said November before availability. So that's out.

The Honda 225 installed is $16,800. The Ficht 225 installed is 15,800. Guage packages are 550 to 1100. Evinrude has a guage package called Helmsmen Gateway with fuel management, error codes, etc. that looks pretty nice.

For the sake of comparison, I'm getting a quote on a Yamaha 250 HPDI.

Ya know, it's amazing the oppoisite pros and cons you get from different regions on various motors.

John R - I'm demo-ing a Honda 225 on a 24 Grady walk today. Good suggestion. If I don't choke, I'll consider selling the '89 200. Like I tell my kids, we'll see...

I really appreciate the constructive comments and continued support you guys have offered. Will advise... [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[ June 04, 2003, 12:13 PM: Message edited by: Otto Cuyler ]