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 Mercury 250 pro xs 4 stroke vs 2 stroke
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08/16/18 12:07 AM
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Brutaldudeski
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So i have noticed more of the 4 stroke mercury pro xs motors coming on alot of boats. Has anyone ran one yet, or heard of any major problems with these. I know they are the new line up, and I am definitely a 4 stroke person just for the non mixing of oil.
~~insert just buy a SHO comment~~
I wouldn't hesitate getting either the 2 stroke or 4 stroke if it was the right hull, just looking for some input on this new motor that isn't a commercial for it. I would love hearing input from the smaller sized engines like 150 and 200 as well.
Last edited by Brutaldudeski; 08/16/18 12:10 AM.
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Re: Mercury 250 pro xs 4 stroke vs 2 stroke
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
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08/16/18 12:40 AM
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The reason your seeing more is because they discontinued the larger 2 strokes completely, too early to tell haven't heard any bad though.
Last edited by Bossbowman; 08/16/18 12:40 AM.
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Re: Mercury 250 pro xs 4 stroke vs 2 stroke
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
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08/16/18 01:29 AM
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grout-scout
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Few minor issues dealing with something on the oil cooler (a line or gasket), but have not read about any major issues yet.
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Re: Mercury 250 pro xs 4 stroke vs 2 stroke
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
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08/16/18 01:30 AM
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Brent S
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Do the new mercury 4 strokes take unleaded E87?
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Re: Mercury 250 pro xs 4 stroke vs 2 stroke
[Re: Brent S]
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08/16/18 01:50 AM
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Do the new mercury 4 strokes take unleaded E87? E87 as in 87% Ethanol or 87 Octane Unleaded?
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Re: Mercury 250 pro xs 4 stroke vs 2 stroke
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
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08/16/18 01:53 AM
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So i have noticed more of the 4 stroke mercury pro xs motors coming on alot of boats. Has anyone ran one yet, or heard of any major problems with these. I know they are the new line up, and I am definitely a 4 stroke person just for the non mixing of oil.
~~insert just buy a SHO comment~~
I wouldn't hesitate getting either the 2 stroke or 4 stroke if it was the right hull, just looking for some input on this new motor that isn't a commercial for it. I would love hearing input from the smaller sized engines like 150 and 200 as well. Ken Smith, KenSmithFishing.com, has had one on his Ranger for a couple months or so and hasn't mentioned any problems. I would not hesitate have a 250 SHO, I have a 115 now, and I wouldn't hesitate having a Mercury Pro XS 250 4.6L V-8 4 Stroke on mine. 
2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console 2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO (VF115LA) SS Prop Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link 45" 80 lb. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BalZout Console Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BBT Bow Mount Trick Step
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Re: Mercury 250 pro xs 4 stroke vs 2 stroke
[Re: BigDozer66]
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08/16/18 01:54 AM
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Do the new mercury 4 strokes take unleaded E87? E87 as in 87% Ethanol or 87 Octane Unleaded? 87 octane. 
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Re: Mercury 250 pro xs 4 stroke vs 2 stroke
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
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08/16/18 01:47 PM
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I have the new merc. Sounds great and it performs better all round then the optimax. Slighty faster on the top end in my opinion. Oh yeah it sounds awesome!
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Re: Mercury 250 pro xs 4 stroke vs 2 stroke
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
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08/16/18 02:07 PM
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So i have noticed more of the 4 stroke mercury pro xs motors coming on alot of boats. Has anyone ran one yet, or heard of any major problems with these. I know they are the new line up, and I am definitely a 4 stroke person just for the non mixing of oil.
~~insert just buy a SHO comment~~
I wouldn't hesitate getting either the 2 stroke or 4 stroke if it was the right hull, just looking for some input on this new motor that isn't a commercial for it. I would love hearing input from the smaller sized engines like 150 and 200 as well.
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Re: Mercury 250 pro xs 4 stroke vs 2 stroke
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
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08/16/18 06:28 PM
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Ken A.
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So i have noticed more of the 4 stroke mercury pro xs motors coming on alot of boats. Has anyone ran one yet, or heard of any major problems with these. I know they are the new line up, and I am definitely a 4 stroke person just for the non mixing of oil.
~~insert just buy a SHO comment~~
I wouldn't hesitate getting either the 2 stroke or 4 stroke if it was the right hull, just looking for some input on this new motor that isn't a commercial for it. I would love hearing input from the smaller sized engines like 150 and 200 as well. Watch Ken's video. He has owned the same boat now with a Merc 250 V6 two stroke and now a Merc 250 V8 four stroke. He got his before Merc even made the announcement they were coming. He is the only person I know that has owned both motors on the same hull. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbfACxuyd9w&t=42s
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Re: Mercury 250 pro xs 4 stroke vs 2 stroke
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
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08/16/18 10:24 PM
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Four strokes are the future. Go with the future.
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Re: Mercury 250 pro xs 4 stroke vs 2 stroke
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08/16/18 10:37 PM
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Four strokes are the future. Go with the future. Agreed and I also predict there will be a BUNCH of used boats for sale by this time next year. Should be some really good deals on nice boats with two strokes coming soon. I am already seeing some guys putting their motors on the market so they can buy a new V8 Merc!
Last edited by Ken A.; 08/16/18 10:39 PM.
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Re: Mercury 250 pro xs 4 stroke vs 2 stroke
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
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08/17/18 02:15 AM
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Jarrett Latta
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And guys repowering have a substantial wait time I'm hearing
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Re: Mercury 250 pro xs 4 stroke vs 2 stroke
[Re: Brutaldudeski]
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08/17/18 03:35 AM
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ko bass attack 27
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Yea, if you look at Motors for sale on BBC you will see quite a few 250 proxs 2 strokes.
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Re: Mercury 250 pro xs 4 stroke vs 2 stroke
[Re: Jarrett Latta]
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08/17/18 03:48 AM
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And guys repowering have a substantial wait time I'm hearing Don Weed says they are back ordered until March, if you buy today!  I wonder if Merc had a clue that they were going to sell this many this fast. Guess it doesnt help that you still cant buy a SHO.
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