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The XRS hull uses the XRD hull with a break in the middle of where the accent stripe would be, on the older X hulls, to fit the wider deck.

You don’t want to run a Gen 2 TM on 2011 and older trim system. If the trim caps are anodized blue, you can run either one. 16” of setback is most likely going to make the boat not lift with the...

The 2005 is different from the 04 and 06 models. It is around 290hp and the others are 275. 05 models have a 6400 rpm limiter and higher compression heads. I have one on a 1989 21V that I restored...

It might not hurt to try some different props at 3/4”. Even then, you should not expect more than a couple mph gain. People spend thousands of dollars chasing those last two mph.

Check the stator windings and the QuickStart function in the power pack. It is probably stalling when it warms up and comes out of QuickStart.

The low water pickup is a must. I have the same boat and motor combo. I have tried all conceivable setups . The oddnumbered Trophy’s have no bow lift with any weight. A 26 Trophy works well with a 10...

The ProMax is a far superior prop compared to the Trophy. I have a 20XD with a 2.5 Offshore and I run a 225 PM powerhead from time to time. The 26 ProMax is for fishing and the 28 is just for a...

The transoms were changed midway through the 1998 production. A 98 model could be either. I worked at the plant when this was done. We had trouble with the aerator hose kinking on the lower...

Definitely need a low water pickup. I set up a lot of Bullets and I like the Promax props for the 20' with 2.5 liters. A 25 or 26 Promax has a great holeshot with plenty of bow lift and top end.

I have replaced a lot of transoms over the years and the most common problem I have seen is lack of maintenance. People don't reseal the transom bolts and thru-hull fittings. Silicon rots too.

If you don't get the same amount of power or last just as long, the rebuild wasn't done correctly in the first place. With that being said, there are too many parts for that motor that have been...

I have seen them with the big looper OMCs and 3 liter Mercs last a long time. They would definitely have no problem handling the horsepower with the single strongback as long as you don't get too...

They didn't start using the double strongback transom until 1998.

The transom savers that pin the lower unit to the trailer beat the bushings to pieces. When you get it fixed, use the SwivelEze bracket that clips in the transom bracket and covers the bolts on the...

Get the HIN# off the hull and call Tom at the factory. He can look up the original build sheet and tell you what it was built with. If they've been changed before, it's anybody's guess.

Most of the earlier 200 & 225 Optimax (non XS0) motors came from the factory with around 90psi because of the compression relief notches on the top of the exhaust port. I do agree that a leak down...

The rev limiter is set where it is because the torque curve drops off very quickly afterwards. Not to mention, they have to pay less in warranty replacements at lower rpms.

It's true. You don't see many Mercs around salt water but it's not because the others are any better. Mercury did a poor job of marketing their salt water series. They thought that because they were...

I might as well be trying to explain Einstein’s theory of relativity to you. Someone who constantly brings up politics on a forum about
boats, obviously has a very low IQ. Everyone else seems to...

I don’t know what you do for a living but I have been working on outboards for over 22 years. I have seen this happen to many of them and to serval brands. Give the nice people a Mercury and ask them...

What's the voltage, when you are running WOT? The rectifier and aftermarket stator could be causing an over charging situation. I had a similar problem with my Promax and I changed out the battery...

Tim Kelly. You better read your owners manual!!! If you think I'm lying, go try it a few times and you will rethink your STUPID fake news comment.

Two strokes can actually run backwards without any internal changes. The Mercury Champ and the S3000 are basically the same motor except for the Champ is a standard rotation and the S3000 is a...

Only on four strokes. A two stroke doesn't have a valvetrain. When a four stroke is shut off at high rpms, they usually turn a few revolutions backwards. When they do, the water is pulled in from the...

85 hours is very questionable. I have been a Mercury certified tech for a long time and have never seen one blow up that quick unless it wasn't set up properly. I saw a 60EFI blow up from water...