I have a Triton with a 250 Mercury Racing addition, love the engine but I know these need to be serviced after so many hours. Does anyone have any advice. How often do these engines need to be serviced and what all does "serviced" include? Does anyone know a good place to take it (in North Texas area around north Ft Worth)that charges a reasonable price and does a quality job?

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Actually it is my brothers so I am helping him out; he bought it used and the guy did not explain all the details to him. The last 2 boats had Suzuki motors and they required very little service. The dealer he has talked to gives him the run around and makes promises but does not deliver. Called Mercury directly and spoke with them but I was just trying to get some local info if possible.

Rockwall Marine.

I second Rockwall Marine. It is worth the drive for you.

Be more than happy to service the engine I know Mercury's just a little about 25 years worth. Ha Ha.....OPTI

Mr. Scales - people post their questions on the forum seeking answers, not to get smart arse responses that belittle them or that attempt to show how superior you think you are. From your post count you seem to be fairly new to the forum. You might want to reconsider what you're posting before you hit the submit button.

You beat me to it H-B!

congrats on an awesome engine. those 250XS's are strong mota's.
take it to OPTI. he's in your area!!

he's a great guy.

can't go wrong with rockwall marine either, but you have a great tech that's close to ya.

I will second Opti for your area because they really need to know what their doing on this motor because they need rings about every 25 hours and you ca`nt use anything below 93 octane fuel(some are using 100 octane aviation fuel) with double oil. They have single low tension piston ring`s that are designed for going fast not for lasting very long. On and on. I know guys around Austin that have 1-2 extra powerheads and lower units so they can keep running while one is being repaired. Going fast will be very expensive habit. Have buddy with one of these and he says just playing he will burn 35-40 gallons of $5 per gallon fuel in less than 2 hours on the water. GOOD LUCK

I agree on NTM (OPTI) and its close to ya. Gary, I think your thinkin' 'bout tha hot rod 2.5. Tha 250XS is just a slightly "breathed on" 3.0 Optimax.........T

There is no purpose to this guy's posts. Check out his other replies. Generally just rude and unhelpful responses. That will be one person I choose not to help.

You should sell it cheap.....to me.

hey guys thanks for all the info, looks like I will taking to Opti over at NT Marine.

There is no purpose to this guy's posts. Check out his other replies. Generally just rude and unhelpful responses. That will be one person I choose not to help. [/quote] We really don't need or want anyone that is that much superior to the rest of us!! Unless this guy changes his manners a little, he will not even get the time of day from this old man! opti is the right choice due to gas prices!