carbon fiber reeds

[jeremy5780]

does anyone know of anyother carbon fiber reeds out there other than boysen? to use in a 90 hp evinrude.

 

[Benny1963]

Re: carbon fiber reeds

believe there are some cheaper reed than boysen,
but they are probaly not something that you want save money on
boysen seems to have been around for awhile .and are supposed to have
decent tec support .

 

[ezeke]

Re: carbon fiber reeds

Stock reeds are fine for normal use of your motor and will far outlive the aftermarket reeds. Unless you have a real need or desire to compete, that is a lot of money for the end result.

 

[jeremy5780]

Re: carbon fiber reeds

my stock reeds are no good so i figured i would upgrade to carbon fiber but i hear boysen reeds are good for about 200 hours then there no good!

 

[ezeke]

Re: carbon fiber reeds

Longevity is only part of the issue; cost has to be part of any good choice when you are dealing with engines.

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