428DC vs. 750DC

[RichmondVa]

New guy here looking for some insite.  Can anyone explain the major differences between the 482 and the 750.  Then length and width of the two are basically the same but only one is rated for 150 and the other a 135.  The 482's max capacity is lighter than the 750's but it's package weight is heavier.  The 482 is offered with a 115 Optimax for only $600 more than the 750 with a 90 Optimax.  What's going on here.  Am I reading everythig right or are there some misprints.  I'm looking to purchase in the very near future and am wondering if it would be in my best interest to go with the 482 and maybe upgrade that to a 125.  Any insite on this would be great.

Thanks
Tommy

[Ron Fogelson]

750
Mercury® TwoStroke
90 ELPTO TwoStroke -  Standard $ 17,495* $-1,500 $ 15,995


482
Mercury® TwoStroke
90 ELPTO TwoStroke 43 - 45 Standard $ 18,195* $-200 $ 17,995   

and to upgrade your now looking at a $27,000 boat after taxes

Mercury® OptiMax®
90 OptiMax® 44 - 47 $ 1,500 $ 19,695*       
115 OptiMax® 51 - 53 $ 2,500 $ 20,695* $-1,100 $ 19,595   
135 OptiMax® 58 - 60 $ 6,500 $ 24,695*       
150 OptiMax® 62 - 64 $ 7,225 $ 25,420*

A buddy of mine has the 750 with a 125 and he had to put a hydrofoil on it to get it to plane right.

The best advice I can give and this is for any boat is to max out the HP.  If it can handle a 150 then get the 150 or you will regret it down the line.  My 1st bass boat was a Nitro 640, standard with a 50hp but I got it with a 75hp and figured I'd be more then happy.  Well not a year went by before I was kicking my self for not getting the 90.

The 482 has a better front deck layout.  Gives you more room to use and less wasted space with that big cut out in between the rod lockers like the 750 it also has more storage and the new drivers Console that isn't molded into the boat.  This is something that IMO looks bad, but in the long run should help reduce stress cracks around that area.

Also the 482 has a shorter top cap, not as much distance from the carpet to the top rail of the boat as the 750.  Some like this option while others are worried that it will make it easier to drop items over the side of the boat.  I for one like the shorter top cap helps to keep me from hitting it while I'm pitching off the front deck.

Spend some time in both.  Get up inside the boat, take time to sit down in it, not just in the set but up on the deck, like you would on the lake.  Get inside each to look at the storage and see where everything is, lights, batteries, bilge area and play with the controls.  Once you get that part handled make them take you out for a demo ride in every boat you are thinking of getting.  Not just a ride, but drive it so you can see for your self how it handles.  Some boats take a bit more to drive then others.  Now with that said, you can't go out in a 750 with a 75hp and then the 482 with a 150 and like wise don't go out in a 482 that is under powered and then get in a 750 that is maxed out.  Compair apples to apples.

Good luck and in the end the bottom line is that if you like it, it's perfect!   

[RichmondVa]

Thanks Fogy, I appreciate the insite. 

[RichmondVa]

Hey Guys,

I want to revisit this post for a couple more questions.  I understand that the 750 is shown rated for a 135 and the 482 for a 150 but if you click on the 750's boat review watch the video and read the information provided, it tells you that the boat was tested with a 150 hp motor.  My question is; Is the 750 rated for a max horse power of 135 or 150?  Also, would the extra $2K in price be worth the 482 instead of the 750?  Thanks guys I look forward to your responses.

[RichmondVa]

Also, the video shows the 750 having a recessed well for the trolling motors foot control but the website does not.  Is the recess there or is it not?

[MrgreenJeans]

my 2000 750 came with a recessed well