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Replacing Motor Mounts 250 Pro XS

Posted By: McLovin’

Replacing Motor Mounts 250 Pro XS - 02/17/20 06:32 PM

Does anyone know the approx. cost to get this done? Im thinking its time for new upper and lower mounts.
I've bee noticing a little more bounce going down the lake that she used to have
Posted By: tmd11111

Re: Replacing Motor Mounts 250 Pro XS - 02/17/20 06:54 PM

Bottom ones are easy, its the top ones that are going to cost you. Have to pull the powerhead to get to them.
Posted By: bronco71

Re: Replacing Motor Mounts 250 Pro XS - 02/17/20 08:48 PM

How much vibration do you get if you go with the solid racing mounts?
Posted By: boatman025

Re: Replacing Motor Mounts 250 Pro XS - 02/17/20 09:08 PM

around 1200
Posted By: tmd11111

Re: Replacing Motor Mounts 250 Pro XS - 02/17/20 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by bronco71
How much vibration do you get if you go with the solid racing mounts?


I did that once to a hopped up 3.0L 225. At idle and planning off you really felt it especially in the steering wheel. Definitely helped with the handling thought.
Posted By: McLovin’

Re: Replacing Motor Mounts 250 Pro XS - 02/18/20 02:24 AM

Bronco- I don’t know but I want to replace with solid MERC mounts

Thanks Boatman...
Posted By: BigDozer66

Re: Replacing Motor Mounts 250 Pro XS - 02/18/20 03:27 AM

My neighbor is having to replace his as well. realmad
Posted By: Gamblinman

Re: Replacing Motor Mounts 250 Pro XS - 02/19/20 02:22 PM

Check the upper motor mount shroud and make sure its not broken...it seems to be a common issue.
Posted By: boatman025

Re: Replacing Motor Mounts 250 Pro XS - 02/19/20 02:54 PM

Need to bring to us and let us put solid mounts in for you.
Posted By: bradnitro175

Re: Replacing Motor Mounts 250 Pro XS - 02/20/20 02:00 AM

Can do it yourself for under 500.its worth having done tho.. put solids in mine and it's like a totally different boat
Posted By: Stump jumper

Re: Replacing Motor Mounts 250 Pro XS - 02/20/20 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by tmd11111
Originally Posted by bronco71
How much vibration do you get if you go with the solid racing mounts?


I did that once to a hopped up 3.0L 225. At idle and planning off you really felt it especially in the steering wheel. Definitely helped with the handling thought.

It helped a lot on my 1986 Black Max. Boat would walk some at full speed and trim. You could not get it to walk afterwards.
Posted By: bronco71

Re: Replacing Motor Mounts 250 Pro XS - 02/20/20 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by Stump jumper
Originally Posted by tmd11111
Originally Posted by bronco71
How much vibration do you get if you go with the solid racing mounts?


I did that once to a hopped up 3.0L 225. At idle and planning off you really felt it especially in the steering wheel. Definitely helped with the handling thought.

It helped a lot on my 1986 Black Max. Boat would walk some at full speed and trim. You could not get it to walk afterwards.

It sounds like something I need to do! Can the bottom be done without taking the top apart? I watched a video that said the way the bolts are in the bottom they either need to be cut or done at the same time the top is apart. I have a hoist, also a lift ring that fits my old Black Max, not sure it will fit the Opti. Just not ready to take the top apart yet.....
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