Drive Questions.. B-Max vs. Merc XR

[Mardonzi]

OK,, well, the prognosis is in and both of the drives on my Fountain are trashed (I hit a submerged log over T-giving on Powell).
The issue at hand is deciding which way to go. The boat had B-max uppers with XR Lowers running Merc 600 SC's. The guy who I bought the boat from said he had gone through a couple of XR's, which is why he upgraded.
Here are my options
Option #1- Replace with the same set up. It's pricey, but if the insurance company doesn't balk at the cost, it's viable.
Option #2- Go with XR's. With the savings, I could actually buy a spare drive for when I break the next one.
Option #3- Collect the insurance money, Take the motors out, sell them, drag the boat to Lake Piru, sink it, and solicit donations.
Decisions, decisions.....:idea:

[Froggystyle]

OK,, well, the prognosis is in and both of the drives on my Fountain are trashed (I hit a submerged log over T-giving on Powell).
The issue at hand is deciding which way to go. The boat had B-max uppers with XR Lowers running Merc 600 SC's. The guy who I bought the boat from said he had gone through a couple of XR's, which is why he upgraded.
Here are my options
Option #1- Replace with the same set up. It's pricey, but if the insurance company doesn't balk at the cost, it's viable.
Option #2- Go with XR's. With the savings, I could actually buy a spare drive for when I break the next one.
Option #3- Collect the insurance money, Take the motors out, sell them, drag the boat to Lake Piru, sink it, and solicit donations.
Decisions, decisions.....:idea:
I would steer clear of #3... Magic34 is getting that underwater video system and will be able to punch your card on that one...

[boatnam2]

sorry about the log i mean logs i think it was the gravy

[DMOORE]

If the insurance is going to pay for B-max's, go with them. They are stronger, and on a big boat with all the extra weight, it will make a difference. BTW sorry to hear about about the drives.
Darrell.

[Havasu_Dreamin]

What about Max Machine Works drives?

[Jordy]

Or you could go with option #4 and have the fat and skinny guys bolt a pair of 6's on the back. I believe that even submerged logs are afraid of 6 drives.

[DMOORE]

Or you could go with option #4 and have the fat and skinny guys bolt a pair of 6's on the back. I believe that even submerged logs are afraid of 6 drives.
Total re-rig? That will get expensive.
Darrell.

[Mardonzi]

Or you could go with option #4 and have the fat and skinny guys bolt a pair of 6's on the back. I believe that even submerged logs are afraid of 6 drives.
Only problem with that is then I'd have to get around the fat guy, and he's sick and contagious....
Weren't you supposed to call me yesterday afternoon???

[BadKachina]

Konrads!:idea:
http://www.konradmarine.com/index.html

[Mardonzi]

Konrads!:idea:
http://www.konradmarine.com/index.html
And what is Jim giving you for a commission on that sale???