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HavasuDreamin'
02-08-2002, 10:51 AM
Looking for a clean used Stoker SST. Must be the older style 20' with Mercury Power. Would prefer HI-PO 2.5 EFI power. Sorry, No OMC'S.
Anyone selling or know of someone selling a clean one please email me ASAP. Thanks.

motion
02-10-2002, 09:06 PM
I have a 1999 204 sst with 280hp, does not sound like what you are looking for but? let me know. Located in Havasu. Joe abellera5@uneedspeed.net

Badseed
02-26-2002, 09:33 PM
check DCB, the last i heard they had a newer 20 footer, with a 260 or 280. Real Fast and Really fun boat.

HavasuDreamin'
02-28-2002, 06:07 AM
Badseed: Didn't see it on Dave's website? What's the scoop? http://free.***boat.net/ubb/cool.gif

Boatjob
02-28-2002, 11:00 AM
Havasu Dreamin'- The Stoker that Dave had for sale use to be on his website. I see that it is no longer there, but he might still have it. Give him a call and see what's up

HavasuDreamin'
02-28-2002, 12:19 PM
Thanks for the info. guys. I will give a call. If in the coming months you see any more come up for sale please let me know. Pops is going to be pretty picky, but if the right one pops up, he has cash!

roln 20s
03-03-2002, 12:45 PM
HD-
I was looking through www.arizona***boats.com (http://www.arizona***boats.com) on the used boats and noticed a 20' Stoker. I don't remember off the top of my head what model it was or engine, but think that it was priced around 16K. Looked like a great boat. Check it out, it may be what you are looking for. Good luck!
Roln20s

roln 20s
03-03-2002, 12:50 PM
HD-
Actually, I copied the add of the Stoker to post here for you. It isn't exactly what you are looking for, but does seem nice.
Here's the scoop: 1987 Stoker MOD VP, 20ft, 200 Evinrude e/w nose cone and low water pickup, Jack Plate, Foot throttle, Trim on steering wheel, All gauges, 2- Stainless props, seat 6 w/storage, Running lights. Competive trailer w/chrome fenders and NEW "TA Radial" tires. Custom Towing Cover, Bimini Top. Very, Very clean, stored indoors. Great ski boat and FAST. $12,999.00.
A pic is on arizona***boats.com
It seems to be a nice boat at a great price!
Again, good luck
Roln20s

HavasuDreamin'
03-04-2002, 08:07 AM
Thanks a bunch Roln 20's. As I said, pops is looking for a Merc, but we all know that 99% are OMC's, so if he can find a good clean OMC Stoker at the right price, he would buy with the thought of changing out to a Merc in a few years. That is one clean boat (at least it looks that way). I am on the phone to pops right now!
HD -out! http://free.***boat.net/ubb/cool.gif
Sorry for the frown . . forgot!
[This message has been edited by HavasuDreamin' (edited March 04, 2002).]

HavasuDreamin'
03-05-2002, 09:53 AM
Took a look at the picture, man that looks clean. Unfortunately the advertisement was posted 3/18/01, so the boat is most likely gone. I emailed the guy, but have not heard back. Any other information/help would be greatly appreciated. http://free.***boat.net/ubb/cool.gif

roln 20s
03-05-2002, 11:55 AM
HD-
man- I didn't even realize when it was posted, I just randomly go through the used boat page every now and them. I don't know the owner and actually very few people in AZ***boats. I'll see if I can talk to a few I know and see if they know anything about it. Best of luck man- I hope that works out cause it seems to be a great boat..and can we say "Steal"-best deal I've ever seen!

HavasuDreamin'
03-05-2002, 11:58 AM
No worry's, pops is actually going to call the guy to see what is up. Keep the info. coming, because I have a feeling this one is gone. Late
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roln 20s
03-05-2002, 12:04 PM
I've got my eyes open- good luck!
Roln 20s

snappertapper
03-05-2002, 05:43 PM
i would actually prefer omc power if i were you simply because they are so easy to work on and have all of the power of mercs with a lower price tag

HavasuDreamin'
03-06-2002, 05:54 AM
In the world of Ford vs. Chevy, my dad and I are Mercury men all the way. In fact if we find a good clean one with an OMC, we will probably change that out to a Merc. 2.5EFI.
An off the shelf OMC with as much power as an off the shelf Mercury . . I won't even dignify that with a response. Please! http://free.***boat.net/ubb/cool.gif

snappertapper
03-06-2002, 07:32 AM
well i must disagree i think that omc's are better motors with all of the power and if you do get a boat i will prove it to you

HavasuDreamin'
03-06-2002, 07:50 AM
This is a point I will argue, not trash talk, but argue. If the OMC's are such better motors, why do the Merc's outsell them in the consumer ranks? Why do all of the PROP racers run Merc's (not one OMC). Why do a majority of the drag racers run Merc's? In fact the only drag racer I have seen that can put up any numbers with an OMC is Dave Bush. Then again, he is using a bunch of after market parts on his rig like MSD, etc.
For a stock production rig, OMC's are fine, great motors, high performance NO. In fact all of my OMC buddy's will even tell you that! MERCURY ALL THE WAY! http://free.***boat.net/ubb/biggrin.gif

jeff-in-ky
03-06-2002, 09:35 AM
In the recent past OMC'S high performance efforts have been almost non-existant, BUT THAT WILL SOON CHANGE! I really think that Bombardier will have something to equal or surpass Mercury in the near future.
BTW- The following is the breakdown of outboards I have owned:
Mercury OMC Yamaha
6 5 1
All were excellent motors with minimal problems.

snappertapper
03-06-2002, 12:04 PM
people run m,ercs because most race classes are inline but in the v-seriees why do the johnsons kick a*s

HavasuDreamin'
03-06-2002, 12:53 PM
Snapper, not sure what the v-series is that you are referring to, but I find it hard to believe Johnson's kick a*s. Like I said, PROP, Drags, and one more . . . offshore, MERC's rule the water. Never seen a Skater with OMC's on it!
Point made, I am dropping the topic now. As I previously stated, looking for Stoker SST with preferrably Merc Power. Will pay upwards of $20K for the right boat. If a clean used one (CLEAN) with an OMC comes along, would buy if in the range of $12K - $13K. Anyinfo. is greatly appreciated. Thanks. http://free.***boat.net/ubb/biggrin.gif

snappertapper
03-06-2002, 05:26 PM
onme you get a boat with a merc on it i will show you what a hydrostream eith a 225 omc on it will do

roln 20s
03-07-2002, 03:17 PM
HD-
I was just board and searching boattraderonline.com and looked up Stoker for ya. There were 4 that came up, 3 of which seem to be your style. There was a 99 204sst with a 2.5 merc- probably pretty pricy though, along with a couple mid/late 80's, one that looked very similar to the one that I showed you from the used boat page on az***boats.com. If you haven't checked these lately, might want to. Never know, could be what pops is looking for.
Late
Roln 20s

roln 20s
03-07-2002, 03:19 PM
FYI: That 99 I mentioned is the same one that the owner mentioned to you in the second post! Good luck
Roln 20s