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markp posted 03-11-2006 05:59 AM ET (US)
Ok I have to say it. I have just driven for the first time my brand new 225 Verado, and all I can say is that it is amazing. It is just awesome to use. If it werent for the price i cant see why anyone would want to buy anything else. I am one of the first to get one in our region in New Zealand. I went out with two hardcore yamaha fans for the test run, the were so impressed with it they called the mercury dealer the same day, they want one badly. At cruise I get 30 liters an hour and a top speed of 60mph, which is more than adequate. Very pleased with the motor. I would be impressed if that E-Tec was better. Can put some photos up if you want.
runpasthefence posted 03-12-2006 01:56 AM ET (US)
Mark,
Where in NZ are you. I went to the Auckland International Boat Show Thursday. It was definately overwhelmingly Yamaha. I'll be posting pictures soon too. It would be great to see some pictures of your set up too.
Mick
markp posted 03-12-2006 02:44 AM ET (US)
Hi there. I do all my boating on Lake Taupo, I am going to the Christchurch Boat Show, will be cool. I can send the pictures to your email address if you want. It is on a Haines Hunter SF650.
fourdfish posted 03-12-2006 03:08 PM ET (US)
Mark, Congrats on your purchase! Just wondering what boat your running that engine on!
runpasthefence posted 03-13-2006 03:21 AM ET (US)
I was in Rotorua a couple of weeks ago. I'm here in Auckland on a study abroad program from the U.S. I have some friends in Christchurch under the same program. Nice to meet someone in the same area.
markp posted 03-13-2006 04:36 AM ET (US)
hey thats cool to here, hope you enjoy nz, i can flick you an email of some pictures if you want.
LHG posted 03-16-2006 02:13 PM ET (US)
Was this a re-power or a new boat purchase?
markp posted 03-16-2006 04:06 PM ET (US)
this was a repower. got rid of my mercury 175 efi forr 225 verado. like comparing night and day, dont know why i didnt do it earlier.
Perry posted 03-16-2006 04:50 PM ET (US)
What kind of boat is this 225 Verado on?
tombro posted 03-17-2006 07:49 AM ET (US)
Congrats, welcome to the club. I've the same engine on a 2005 210 Ventura; 69 blissful hours thus far. Next week I unwrap her for the season.
fourdfish posted 03-20-2006 03:51 PM ET (US)
So Mark, Several here still wondering on what boat you installed this engine?????
Marswain posted 03-21-2006 10:44 AM ET (US)
Well done Mark!! Enjoy the Verado experience, you won't regret it.
2005 '27 outrage "Megalops", with twin 225 Verado's 230hours
Sheila posted 03-21-2006 11:01 AM ET (US)
I believe he stated that it's a Haines Hunter:
http://www.haineshunter.com.au/ourboats.html
fourdfish posted 03-21-2006 11:28 AM ET (US)
Mark emailed me! It seems he is haveing a connection problem and has not been able to post. Sent me a pic of his 23ft Haines Hunter 650. Very nice boat. He says the boat goes 60mph with the new Verado. Great set up!

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Author	Topic: Non-Whaler Re-power: Verado in New Zealand
markp	posted 03-11-2006 05:59 AM ET (US) Ok I have to say it. I have just driven for the first time my brand new 225 Verado, and all I can say is that it is amazing. It is just awesome to use. If it werent for the price i cant see why anyone would want to buy anything else. I am one of the first to get one in our region in New Zealand. I went out with two hardcore yamaha fans for the test run, the were so impressed with it they called the mercury dealer the same day, they want one badly. At cruise I get 30 liters an hour and a top speed of 60mph, which is more than adequate. Very pleased with the motor. I would be impressed if that E-Tec was better. Can put some photos up if you want.
runpasthefence	posted 03-12-2006 01:56 AM ET (US) Mark, Where in NZ are you. I went to the Auckland International Boat Show Thursday. It was definately overwhelmingly Yamaha. I'll be posting pictures soon too. It would be great to see some pictures of your set up too. Mick
markp	posted 03-12-2006 02:44 AM ET (US) Hi there. I do all my boating on Lake Taupo, I am going to the Christchurch Boat Show, will be cool. I can send the pictures to your email address if you want. It is on a Haines Hunter SF650.
fourdfish	posted 03-12-2006 03:08 PM ET (US) Mark, Congrats on your purchase! Just wondering what boat your running that engine on!
runpasthefence	posted 03-13-2006 03:21 AM ET (US) I was in Rotorua a couple of weeks ago. I'm here in Auckland on a study abroad program from the U.S. I have some friends in Christchurch under the same program. Nice to meet someone in the same area.
markp	posted 03-13-2006 04:36 AM ET (US) hey thats cool to here, hope you enjoy nz, i can flick you an email of some pictures if you want.
LHG	posted 03-16-2006 02:13 PM ET (US) Was this a re-power or a new boat purchase?
markp	posted 03-16-2006 04:06 PM ET (US) this was a repower. got rid of my mercury 175 efi forr 225 verado. like comparing night and day, dont know why i didnt do it earlier.
Perry	posted 03-16-2006 04:50 PM ET (US) What kind of boat is this 225 Verado on?
tombro	posted 03-17-2006 07:49 AM ET (US) Congrats, welcome to the club. I've the same engine on a 2005 210 Ventura; 69 blissful hours thus far. Next week I unwrap her for the season.
fourdfish	posted 03-20-2006 03:51 PM ET (US) So Mark, Several here still wondering on what boat you installed this engine?????
Marswain	posted 03-21-2006 10:44 AM ET (US) Well done Mark!! Enjoy the Verado experience, you won't regret it. 2005 '27 outrage "Megalops", with twin 225 Verado's 230hours
Sheila	posted 03-21-2006 11:01 AM ET (US) I believe he stated that it's a Haines Hunter: http://www.haineshunter.com.au/ourboats.html
fourdfish	posted 03-21-2006 11:28 AM ET (US) Mark emailed me! It seems he is haveing a connection problem and has not been able to post. Sent me a pic of his 23ft Haines Hunter 650. Very nice boat. He says the boat goes 60mph with the new Verado. Great set up!