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Mercury 250 EFI Pro XB #6413638 07/18/11 11:46 PM
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I am looking at buying a boat with this motor on it. Looking for some input on the motor. Mercury 250 EFI Pro XB
Input will be appreciated from anyone who has owned one or knows anything about them.

Re: Mercury 250 EFI Pro XB [Re: D Miles] #6413646 07/18/11 11:49 PM
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apply for a new credit card for gas but a great motor other than that.

Re: Mercury 250 EFI Pro XB [Re: ssmith] #6413681 07/18/11 11:57 PM
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also looking at one with a 225 EFI Mercury. What do yall think about it. Which one should be better, more dependable? Both about the same age. 2000-2001

Re: Mercury 250 EFI Pro XB [Re: D Miles] #6413886 07/19/11 12:44 AM
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I still have my 2002 250 PRO XB and love it....it really isn't bad on the fuel if you stay off WOT....it does take 93 gas, but it is a hot rod...

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Re: Mercury 250 EFI Pro XB [Re: Dwight] #6414005 07/19/11 01:11 AM
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No doubt, I would go with the 250XB. But that's just me and you don't have a choice of a 300hp. What kind of boat is the XB on?


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Re: Mercury 250 EFI Pro XB [Re: HasBen] #6414064 07/19/11 01:27 AM
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The 250XB is on a 20' Cobra and the 225 EFI is on a 20' Ranger

Re: Mercury 250 EFI Pro XB [Re: D Miles] #6414318 07/19/11 02:41 AM
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anyone else???

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Re: Mercury 250 EFI Pro XB [Re: D Miles] #6414537 07/19/11 03:48 AM
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In my experience XB stands for Xtra Balls. That engine has 'em. And a cobra is a better riding boat than a Ranger. Narrower up front but imo the Cobra is better.

Re: Mercury 250 EFI Pro XB [Re: TGM Not-So-Pro Team] #6416276 07/19/11 06:07 PM
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i'd choose the pro xb over the EFI.
the XB is a suped up version of the standard EFI.


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Re: Mercury 250 EFI Pro XB [Re: steve@S2Marine] #6418595 07/20/11 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted By: steve@scp
i'd choose the pro xb over the EFI.
the XB is a suped up version of the standard EFI.

VERY VERY CORRECT! Either way, better get you a new gas card

Re: Mercury 250 EFI Pro XB [Re: arsonist23723] #6423078 07/21/11 03:28 AM
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Thanks for yalls input, I ended up buying an 03 Skeeter ZX250 with a Yamaha Vmax 250. I have had a couple of yamaha's and have loved them, so I decided to stick with a yamaha.

Re: Mercury 250 EFI Pro XB [Re: D Miles] #6438077 07/25/11 03:25 PM
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Now you get to buy tons of gas AND oil.

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