X9 or 209 with LQ9 (6.0)????

[jeff shelton]

Just curious of how rare an X-9 or 209 with the 6.0 is. Does anyone have one or know someone that has one equipped with the 6.0
I may consider one this yr or next if I could find one with the 6.0. Of course, I would also consider the X-14 with the 6.0 depending on price.

[nickespi]

Did you get down to Nashville last weekend for the boat show? That would have been a good question for the MC guys. Out of curiousity, why are you only considering the 6.0?

[jeff shelton]

Originally Posted by nickespi

Did you get down to Nashville last weekend for the boat show? That would have been a good question for the MC guys. Out of curiousity, why are you only considering the 6.0?

Wasn't able to make it. I'm currently working in PA. Just wanting alittle more hp for barefooting. I'm sure the mcx would be fine and the X-9 is not a barefoot boat but I've had the 197 with a 6.0 and would not have anything less in it and with 2 kids I would like alittle more room than the 197.

[XStar08]

Cannot help but thought I share that we had an x9 with the 8.1 for barefooting couple years ago

[jeff shelton]

Originally Posted by XStar08

Cannot help but thought I share that we had an x9 with the 8.1 for barefooting couple years ago

That had to be a beast.

[nickespi]

Gotcha. If you do have issues finding the 6.0, you could always "settle" on the 5.7 and talk to OJ about a better prop. I have the X-30 and the 5.7 pushes it around just fine with the ballast and all. However, if I could afford the engine and the gas, you better believe I would have the 8.1 in it lol

[jeff shelton]

Originally Posted by nickespi

Gotcha. If you do have issues finding the 6.0, you could always "settle" on the 5.7 and talk to OJ about a better prop. I have the X-30 and the 5.7 pushes it around just fine with the ballast and all. However, if I could afford the engine and the gas, you better believe I would have the 8.1 in it lol

I'm with you on the mcx. I had it in a X45 that was lost in the flood in 2010. It was okay with stock prop unless I filled all the factory balladt and filled additional 2000lbs of ballast with 10 people then it would not get on plain but could have been reproped.
I wouldn't think that the mcx would really push the X9 over 43 to 45 even with a different prop. I'm sure we will get some more input on that as well. Just getting a feel as to how hard this boat may be to find. I've got a 190 with the 454 I might just get another X45 and keep the 190 for footin.

[CruisinGA]

Originally Posted by jeff shelton

I'm with you on the mcx. I had it in a X45 that was lost in the flood in 2010. It was okay with stock prop unless I filled all the factory balladt and filled additional 2000lbs of ballast with 10 people then it would not get on plain but could have been reproped.
I wouldn't think that the mcx would really push the X9 over 43 to 45 even with a different prop. I'm sure we will get some more input on that as well. Just getting a feel as to how hard this boat may be to find. I've got a 190 with the 454 I might just get another X45 and keep the 190 for footin.

GPS'd 46 mph all day long with LTR 330

[jeff shelton]

Originally Posted by CruisinGA

GPS'd 46 mph all day long with LTR 330

If the LTR or MCX will push it 45 to 46 and hold it with a 200lbs footer and 2 or 3 adults in the boat then I would definitely consider it but would still prefer the 6.0 if I could find one.

[Footin]

I barefooted behind a 209, 5 adults in the boat with the 310 motor. I go about 210 and did not have a problem. If i was looking the MCX would be fine.