Big there is only about 2-3 300s on XB2003s like mine in the country. They are really bigger and heavier than needed (they illicit handling and setup problems compared too the lighter and higher winding 2.5 series Mercs). The 2.5 280 is a better choice but I tournment fish so I wanted to stay under 250hp (only the XB250 was available in 99 when I got mine, being the same basic engine it present the same probs as 300s on my boat). The 300X is better suited for the 21 Bullets, Allisons, Strokers and such. Tell your buddy he is better off sticking with the Bullet vs the Blazer. The quality difference between the two is lightyears!

LOL besides I'm doing in the 90s with the "lil ol duece ana qwatuh".Aint any tourney boats thatcan even get close as it is!
RA

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Come on guys, I know there has got to be more boaters on this forum than me??? Let's see dem pics!!!