I'd still be running an Evinrude if they still made them much faster then d Merc I have now but I've had d Merc 4 years with no problems yet. I see that most of d Pros use Mercs and I always heard that d Sho shows up in d shop more.

Is that d right?

It makes most of the power in the mid to upper RPMs. The lower RPMs are not much different. This creates an issue with propping the boat. It just doesn’t have enough power to twist a stiff prop fast enough to jump out of the hole. It’s kinda a dog trying to get on pad. But! When it does…..hang on. The power to weight ratio becomes insane from about 3800-6600 rpm. It will literally make you slide back into the seat. Haha.

You also have to read the rules on the tourney you plan on entering. Some won’t allow boats to have power in excess of its spec decal. Some word the rules to say the MOTOR must not have been rated for more than the sticker<<<in this case, you’re ok. The motor IS still RATED for the horsepower on the cowling…it just makes about 50% more. Some limit HP to 250….so depending on the motor/computer, it may make 250 or less.

It is nice having the flash software and the hardware…this allows you to flash the motor, and back to factory tune whenever you want. The only issue is having multiple props. I have 3 right now. I have a summer prop, winter prop, and a giddyup prop! …a 22, 23, and 26. The 26 is heavily vented to allow the motor to get to 3800 rpm really fast.

The total cost is about $3500….buying the equipment, software, and props.

Just to update. Brought the new one home Friday.