Mike if you like the Merc and it treats you right then it was the best choice. The look is so different from other engines it's hard for people to accept but it does have sleek lines, especially from the back.
Great Capt Mike! It really doesn't matter what anyone thinks of the drive power or make but you are obviously happy with the choice. It suits you and your needs and beyond. I say more power is less strain on the entire set up. Good to see you back for a minute!
Great choice! We run trip 300 Verados on our 31’ Safeboat and they all have over 5000 hrs with two of them over 6000 hours. They are work horses for our agency and run like the energizer bunny! Can’t wait to see a video of you out chasing fish on the new Latitude! Tight lines!
What sort of paces do you put them through? I work with a lot of outboard boats in the 75-225hp classes and I seem to notice greater reliability out of certain models when used a certain way. Don't have any experience with the modern Merc and am curious how they compare to the reliability of Yamaha - which will not leave you stranded, even when heavily abused and behind maintenance schedules. I'm assuming fleet engines are well maintained?
Samuel Carpenter yes these are fleet engines and well maintained. We do a lot of idling or running around 1200-1500 rpms but we do get up on plane as the area we cover is about 60 miles long one way. We respond to emergency calls and run full after a long idle and have no issues. We have new ones on order so we can retire these.
Mike... You’ll love the V8... Great decision. Have 3 Yami’s on our Invincelible which we took on delivery in 2014.... They’ve been a awesome team.... Great see you back on the vid... BTW... Love the Book.... Throwing Trip-Load and NoLead @ 72 years & Change. Thanks Buddy!
Will be interesting to see how this performs off shore a bit. We run 20 to 25 miles off shore in seas that can get a bit crazy at times. I like to classic lines of the hull, but curious as to its ability to handle a rough sea... Keep the videos coming while not in the market at this point, I have been following your journey on purchasing. Thanks for doing this.
Skippah pulled a Kansas City shuffle on us! I thought you were making money sense by ZuKing it... but you went with the gnarrrr!!! Verados have come a long way. I love my quads 350s!! They are solid, you will know when you pack all your gear, every bait well full, tackle for anything and everything, all the customers you want and their gear, three yellow fin tunas each weighing well over in the hundo club in icy water and you tell everyone when the deck secured “coming up!” You will know. That smile will hit your face again when you hole shot the weighted down beast, that torque will earn the respect from your customers “shit, better grab onto sumtin”. And you will be smiling inside totally forgetting about catching not one but three of the baddest creatures on earth!! All focused on the power!! Haha you should be pumped!! 🤙💰😎
It'll be interesting to see if the 300 Merc is enough power with all that weight from the live wells, plus gear and people. IDK, but that 350 Suzuki might have been a better choice? I had a pair of 140s (propshaft hp) on a 25 Dusky, and it wasn't enough power. And I know the Dusky was heavier, and there's more drag with twins, but still.... Anyway, good to see light at the end of the tunnel. She's looking good!
*Nice shot Capt. Mike with the drone over the Freeway... Ok.. how much time did you have to allow for that stop and shoot.. without making you late getting there..? That boat is is like waiting for the birth of a beautiful child... LoL* ..gw
Man....so exciting! All the shit going on in the world and watching your build just makes things a bit easier. Definitely the right choice with that Merc. if I could build a new boat this year, that would be my power choice.
Mike, thank you for sharing this build. I am almost tempted to sell mine and build one of them. I think the features you have incorporated are the shit!! Brilliant ideas in maximizing the bait wells and insulating the fishbox. BTW, your shirt is the bomb too, I love the hooded ones from Livebait.com and I am waiting patiently for the restock to get a woman's large, along with the dehookers.
Mercury was a wise choice, I remember years ago seeing both the inline/vee verados when it was confidential prototype design at Mercury headquarters in fondulac, in a dark secured room with spot line shining on it. I served Mercury Marine as a Service Mgr. years ago. Almost all outboard brands have come a very long way yet trust me you made a great choice with Mercury!
Wondering the same thing. I would of gone suzuki 350 all day! If performance over reliability is the case go verado 400. But that suzuki twin prop would of been sick.
Suzuki has parts made in China so the issue might be can you get get parts down the line for maintenance. Mercury is Made in America so the issue about parts is moot. Better to think 3 steps down the line about supply from China as we close trade down from them.
Love the show. I am looking at getting a new boat and was wondering why you did not max out the power on your new boat? If I am correct, this model can hold 500 hp. Every boat I have had so far has been short on the hp due to $$ and I am not looking to do that again just to be disappointed. Is the 300 hp enough for this along with a fully loaded weight, i.e crew, fuel, bait, gear....?
I'm sold just on the wiring. Only thing that'd make a sale tomorrow would be a good price on a big Yamaha. Good luck with your Merc. I know you know what you're doing, but it aint my choice.
Hey Mike, you should get a hold of Heiko, from South Florida Fishing Channel and do a collaboration video together. He mentioned that he was trying to learn how to throw a cast net watching your videos. Maybe you can go down to Key Largo and give him a cast net lesson (Maybe some fishing tips too)! He just got his boat refurbished and that thing is good to fish! P.S. here’s the TH-cam that Heiko was trying to throw the net: th-cam.com/video/XjPeUN2iexs/w-d-xo.html
@@ReelReports the L6 when i went to build a boston whaler online was quite a bit more. Cant beat torque on a larger displacement. I real the merc 300hp v8 is amazing but the 350 is junk. Not sure the validity on that
Hi captain quick question I live in Houston Texas we wanna do a 5 day vacation in Florida I have a 4 year old son me and my wife we want clear water and get an Airbnb what part of Florida do you reccomend
Hey, what’s up? I tried to order the hoodie and was unable to because you don’t ship to Alaska. We are far away but we are part of the United States. I’m willing to pay shipping. We have stuff sent up here all the time un Fed Ex, Ups and USPS. How ‘bout it.
Great choice!! That V8 300 Mercury is 147lbs lighter then the V6 Suzuki 350 and it’s made in America!
Excellent point
Thanks! The weight, torque and efficiency were major factors in our decision.
SpinFish1 any issues with you're suszki
Behind NC, Florida is my second favorite state. Florida has a special place in my heart!!!
Mike if you like the Merc and it treats you right then it was the best choice. The look is so different from other engines it's hard for people to accept but it does have sleek lines, especially from the back.
and the motor is super quiet. just simply amazing. had my boat out today and so much fun
Great Capt Mike! It really doesn't matter what anyone thinks of the drive power or make but you are obviously happy with the choice. It suits you and your needs and beyond. I say more power is less strain on the entire set up. Good to see you back for a minute!
Great choice! We run trip 300 Verados on our 31’ Safeboat and they all have over 5000 hrs with two of them over 6000 hours. They are work horses for our agency and run like the energizer bunny! Can’t wait to see a video of you out chasing fish on the new Latitude! Tight lines!
What sort of paces do you put them through? I work with a lot of outboard boats in the 75-225hp classes and I seem to notice greater reliability out of certain models when used a certain way. Don't have any experience with the modern Merc and am curious how they compare to the reliability of Yamaha - which will not leave you stranded, even when heavily abused and behind maintenance schedules. I'm assuming fleet engines are well maintained?
Samuel Carpenter yes these are fleet engines and well maintained. We do a lot of idling or running around 1200-1500 rpms but we do get up on plane as the area we cover is about 60 miles long one way. We respond to emergency calls and run full after a long idle and have no issues. We have new ones on order so we can retire these.
Great choice Capt that new v8 is a work of American Art. The whole boat motor trailer package is going to be very impressive congratulations.
Love this boat build. The lead guy knows his stuff. Very meticulous!! He pays attention to the small details!! Love it!!
Love your content captain mile cant wait to see her running
Mike... You’ll love the V8... Great decision. Have 3 Yami’s on our Invincelible which we took on delivery in 2014.... They’ve been a awesome team.... Great see you back on the vid... BTW... Love the Book.... Throwing Trip-Load and NoLead @ 72 years & Change. Thanks Buddy!
Never gets old. I'm running over to LTB on Thursday
Awesome video mike like always!
The rigging in the console is super awesome. It is laid out perfectly
Will be interesting to see how this performs off shore a bit. We run 20 to 25 miles off shore in seas that can get a bit crazy at times. I like to classic lines of the hull, but curious as to its ability to handle a rough sea... Keep the videos coming while not in the market at this point, I have been following your journey on purchasing. Thanks for doing this.
Love your videos so much hope the boat is better than expected🥳 great choice of motor
Damn Mike, I'm craving for MORE VIDS bro... you got me hooked to your vids sir...lol.. nice work, keep them coming please.
Nice!
Excited for you on your new rig!
Thanks for the great production quality and content!
Skippah pulled a Kansas City shuffle on us! I thought you were making money sense by ZuKing it... but you went with the gnarrrr!!! Verados have come a long way. I love my quads 350s!! They are solid, you will know when you pack all your gear, every bait well full, tackle for anything and everything, all the customers you want and their gear, three yellow fin tunas each weighing well over in the hundo club in icy water and you tell everyone when the deck secured “coming up!” You will know. That smile will hit your face again when you hole shot the weighted down beast, that torque will earn the respect from your customers “shit, better grab onto sumtin”. And you will be smiling inside totally forgetting about catching not one but three of the baddest creatures on earth!! All focused on the power!! Haha you should be pumped!! 🤙💰😎
You won't be disappointed with that Merc!
I bought one today. Can’t wait. Made in America is what sealed the deal for me choosing between a Yamaha and a Mercury.
It'll be interesting to see if the 300 Merc is enough power with all that weight from the live wells, plus gear and people. IDK, but that 350 Suzuki might have been a better choice? I had a pair of 140s (propshaft hp) on a 25 Dusky, and it wasn't enough power. And I know the Dusky was heavier, and there's more drag with twins, but still.... Anyway, good to see light at the end of the tunnel. She's looking good!
2 Words... BAD ASS!
That engine is a BEAST! 😲🤩
Love my 300 verado!!
Glad to hear Captain Jim!
Way to go!
Dang I want to see how that 350 Zuk ran on that boat with the dual prop.
C Buf Wait...he had a Suzuki and took it off and got a Merc 😂🙄👎
Looks like the Zuke 350 has a bunch of issues (google “thehulltruth Suzuki 350”). I think Mike made the right choice.....
Any discussion on why not a Suzie or Yami?
It was never going to be a Yamaha. He has been going back and forth between Merc and the 350 Suki in prior vids.
I was hoping it would be a Mercury! Good choice.
What happened to the Suzuki you found at the boat show?
I was wondering the same thing..
*Nice shot Capt. Mike with the drone over the Freeway... Ok.. how much time did you have to allow for that stop and shoot.. without making you late getting there..? That boat is is like waiting for the birth of a beautiful child... LoL* ..gw
Man....so exciting! All the shit going on in the world and watching your build just makes things a bit easier. Definitely the right choice with that Merc. if I could build a new boat this year, that would be my power choice.
I think you made a good decision on the motor, but what are your thoughts on a Suzuki?
Awesome. Well done and congrats
Good for you. 👍🏻
Mike, thank you for sharing this build. I am almost tempted to sell mine and build one of them. I think the features you have incorporated are the shit!! Brilliant ideas in maximizing the bait wells and insulating the fishbox. BTW, your shirt is the bomb too, I love the hooded ones from Livebait.com and I am waiting patiently for the restock to get a woman's large, along with the dehookers.
Thank you James. We restocked the women’s shirts.
@@ReelReports Thanks Mike....just ordered what I needed.
Mercury was a wise choice, I remember years ago seeing both the inline/vee verados when it was confidential prototype design at Mercury headquarters in fondulac, in a dark secured room with spot line shining on it. I served Mercury Marine as a Service Mgr. years ago. Almost all outboard brands have come a very long way yet trust me you made a great choice with Mercury!
Fondulac, WI?? i used to live not to far from there.. didnt even know they make Mercury in that little town.
Excuse me sir but you made a whole video of picking Suzuki for your engine, what happened?
Wondering the same thing. I would of gone suzuki 350 all day! If performance over reliability is the case go verado 400. But that suzuki twin prop would of been sick.
Maybe weight?
I think free sponsor from merc.free is way better even not your choice.
Suzuki has parts made in China so the issue might be can you get get parts down the line for maintenance. Mercury is Made in America so the issue about parts is moot. Better to think 3 steps down the line about supply from China as we close trade down from them.
Crow man we will never shut down trade with China, too much money at stake
Excellent choice for the motor can’t wait to see that baby run
what a great video ! its amazing how much work goes into every detail ,great job they do over there !
what color did you take for the motor ?
Black
Why did you change from the Suzuki? $?
Congratulations Capt
Tide Lines 🎣🐟🎣🐟🙏🙏
What happend to the Suzuki?
He said in a previous video, suzi's are loud.
Free merc.sponsor
Love the show. I am looking at getting a new boat and was wondering why you did not max out the power on your new boat? If I am correct, this model can hold 500 hp. Every boat I have had so far has been short on the hp due to $$ and I am not looking to do that again just to be disappointed. Is the 300 hp enough for this along with a fully loaded weight, i.e crew, fuel, bait, gear....?
shlim1978 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Why pay double in gas when you don't need it?
WOW.... that motor will dig a trench !
I really wish you would have gone with the suzuki 350 dual prop, a dual prop boat runs the straightest lines !!
great choice. i have one and it is great
I'm sold just on the wiring. Only thing that'd make a sale tomorrow would be a good price on a big Yamaha. Good luck with your Merc. I know you know what you're doing, but it aint my choice.
Nice video man keep up the great work. One day I'll have a boat :)
you made a great choice! the Merc 300 Verado is a bad ash motor!
What motor do you have in your Ford ? thanks.
Eco boost
I wonder if there is a way a head can be incorporated in this boat?
that is a dream boat
Would be nice to compare the Verado against the Suzuki 350 duo prop on this boat.
How much longer on the build?
Hey Mike, you should get a hold of Heiko, from South Florida Fishing Channel and do a collaboration video together. He mentioned that he was trying to learn how to throw a cast net watching your videos. Maybe you can go down to Key Largo and give him a cast net lesson (Maybe some fishing tips too)! He just got his boat refurbished and that thing is good to fish!
P.S. here’s the TH-cam that Heiko was trying to throw the net: th-cam.com/video/XjPeUN2iexs/w-d-xo.html
Captain Mike I'm sad you didn't go with Yamaha I love all your videos though
Why the V8 and not the L6 supercharged, cost?
Weight, efficiency, torque - v8 is the future
@@ReelReports the L6 when i went to build a boston whaler online was quite a bit more. Cant beat torque on a larger displacement. I real the merc 300hp v8 is amazing but the 350 is junk. Not sure the validity on that
Sounds like the lady on the phone was from Minnesota 😂 probably Wisconsin though;)
Hi captain quick question I live in Houston Texas we wanna do a 5 day vacation in Florida I have a 4 year old son me and my wife we want clear water and get an Airbnb what part of Florida do you reccomend
Whats the cost on a similar rig
Why that motor and not a Yamaha, Suzuki or Evenrude. Just wondering.
Hey, what’s up? I tried to order the hoodie and was unable to because you don’t ship to Alaska. We are far away but we are part of the United States. I’m willing to pay shipping. We have stuff sent up here all the time un Fed Ex, Ups and USPS. How ‘bout it.
Fixed
Thanks for fixing it Capt. Mike! Now I have my Reel Reports Merch!
Why do you order a Verado and no Suzuki ?
I live in Boynton, new to the fishing world and want top learn faster. Can i pay to come aboard and learn??Thanks Andy
Bro you are located in my neck of the woods
Thk God you didn’t choose Evinrude
Old news...everyone knows it's all about the mercs, Suzuki's and Yamahas
Yamaha is the way to go
Thanks a lot for your episode's! Now I'd like to go see latitude....
It takes them 4.6L to make 300hp ?😂
It’s safe to say this is just the beginning for the v8 line.
rip evinrude
Sponsor by mer thats why suzuky gone hahaha.
a disgusting miserable job working with glass in the heat I did it for 2 years but had an air feed hood and large fan to blow the glass away from me
Don’t buy mercury motor they suck..👎👎...