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 mercury pro xs or yamaha sho?
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04/13/14 06:38 PM
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madcrw105
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Looking for imput for pros and cons on a 225-250hp pro xs or sho any info would be appreciated thanks.
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Re: mercury pro xs or yamaha sho?
[Re: madcrw105]
#9904539
04/13/14 06:47 PM
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Caymas Cx 21
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Had both, like both but I prefer the Merc.
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Re: mercury pro xs or yamaha sho?
[Re: madcrw105]
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04/13/14 06:47 PM
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KB1953
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You can't have a party with out a SHO!!!
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Re: mercury pro xs or yamaha sho?
[Re: madcrw105]
#9904587
04/13/14 07:07 PM
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ko bass attack 27
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I like the Mercury pro XS. That's just me though I like em loud and fast.
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Re: mercury pro xs or yamaha sho?
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#9904627
04/13/14 07:21 PM
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Happykamper
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I like everything about a Pro XS, nothing wrong with a SHO either, I guess actually you cannot go wrong with either of them.
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Re: mercury pro xs or yamaha sho?
[Re: madcrw105]
#9904647
04/13/14 07:35 PM
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madcrw105
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I would really like a sho but I keep hearing that they are having trouble with blowing power heads. Was this just on early models or is it still happening.
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Re: mercury pro xs or yamaha sho?
[Re: madcrw105]
#9904692
04/13/14 08:00 PM
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KB1953
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They will all blow power heads at some point and time, regardless if it is a SHO or Mercury. Just by the extended warranty and go fishing!
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Re: mercury pro xs or yamaha sho?
[Re: madcrw105]
#9904784
04/13/14 08:40 PM
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DU SOUTH5
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Big fan of any of the yamahas. Personally I have had a 25 HP 4stroke, 115hp 4stroke, and now the 250 SHO. It's hard to beat a Yamaha for reliability. I like the Mercs ok. I wouldn't own a 2stroke though. As long as its not an Etec you'll be fine.
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Re: mercury pro xs or yamaha sho?
[Re: madcrw105]
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04/13/14 08:49 PM
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DU SOUTH5
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Sorry pros and cons.
Merc- is probably cheaper for the same HP range.
It's a 2stroke you have to add oil continuously.
Good hole shot.
Maybe slightly better top end speed. +/-1or2mph.
Obviously the merc will be lighter in weight.
Yamaha- 4strokes tend to be more reliable.
Start better in colder weather.
Oil changes like a car every 100hrs.
Very good hole shot. Tons of low end torque
Great top end but like I said maybe a hair slower than the merc.
Heavier.
More expensive.
Hope this gives you an idea. Try comparable boats with boat motors and see what you like best. Both are great choices.
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Re: mercury pro xs or yamaha sho?
[Re: DU SOUTH5]
#9904848
04/13/14 08:56 PM
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ChanceHuiet
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As long as its not an Etec you'll be fine. Etec is actually a great motor, but back to topic. Personally as much as I love the SHO, I've got 4 buddies that have them and all have dealt with blown powerheads at least once. I've got another buddy that has a ProXS that needed a new cool pack once. Personally for me I'll run the Mercury.
I can backlash toilet paper.
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Re: mercury pro xs or yamaha sho?
[Re: madcrw105]
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04/13/14 09:02 PM
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DU SOUTH5
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Towed in 3 different times in a broke down Etec. My opinion JUNK period. One trip we were in Baffin Bay and had a 2 1/2 hour tow back to the ramp because the whole lower unit fell off. Add a blown power head. And a thrown rod. All different motors, all motors roughly a year old.
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Re: mercury pro xs or yamaha sho?
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#9904883
04/13/14 09:06 PM
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Bass&More
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Looking for imput for pros and cons on a 225-250hp pro xs or sho any info would be appreciated thanks. No Pro in a SHO, Go Black  
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Re: mercury pro xs or yamaha sho?
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04/13/14 09:25 PM
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fitter2259
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Towed in 3 different times in a broke down Etec. My opinion JUNK period. One trip we were in Baffin Bay and had a 2 1/2 hour tow back to the ramp because the whole lower unit fell off. Add a blown power head. And a thrown rod. All different motors, all motors roughly a year old. 
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Re: mercury pro xs or yamaha sho?
[Re: madcrw105]
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04/13/14 09:45 PM
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DU SOUTH5
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Re: mercury pro xs or yamaha sho?
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04/13/14 09:46 PM
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Daniel1381
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