I just sold my second boat with the four stroke on the back and they are awesome. Will make you smile every single time you start it!
I just sold my second boat with the four stroke on the back and they are awesome. Will make you smile every single time you start it!
Repowered 3 years ago. Would never in a million years go back to a 2 stroke. 200 hours and absolutely love this motor! Makes me smile EVERY time i fire up!
I am so far with my second 250 pro xs 4 stroke.
Boat #13. My 250 V8 repower coming from a 250 Opti will have 3 years on it in July.
It runs my Z21 Intracoastal a little faster and drinks more fuel than the 2 stroke. I don't have to put the DFI oil in any more is the biggest plus up! And I have the extended platinum service plan thru 2026. Is it earth shattering performance over the 2 stroke? No it isn't. We're all going to end up with a 4 stroke so it might as well be this one.
Just for information. Still not apples to apples BUT----- The 250R is the same motor as the new 250 <Edit- ProXS> just a different LU and solid motor mounts.
The Allison camp is seeing an INCREASE in performance.
Last edited by EuropeanAM; 05-10-2021 at 02:22 PM.
I've just have 4 hours on my new 250 Pro XS, and I have owned 4 SHOs, but I'd agree with the statement on the bottom end torque so far being better with the SHO. As far as top end, I'm not sure this Merc is faster than the SHOs either but its a different rig so its not apples to apples.
Broken drive shaft recently on my 2020 250 Pro Xs. Mercury has approved sending a new lower unit. However, they will not specify ANY TIME FRAME of delivery. I have been without my boat for two weeks now and an unknown additional amount of time. During the best fishing time of the year to boot. And of course, the longer they wait the busier my dealer will be. I liked the motor a lot for the short amount of time it actually worked.
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Well I appreciate all of the feedback. I went ahead and bit the bullet and put a down payment on a 250 Pro Xs 4 stroke this morning. Gonna be a long wait with the 20 week delivery of engine but that just how it goes sometimes!
Last edited by june-bug; 05-10-2021 at 02:42 PM.
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agree with the positive comments - 250hrs on mine (one of the first available) and she's bad...same two issues everyone else (oil leak on shaft & blew water pump gasket, otherwise good to go).
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
Mercury Parts, Mercury Outboards, Smartcraft & Accessories, Injector Service, TDR Reeds- BBC Sponsor
I have 34 hours on my 250 and the trim seal blew. They instructed my dealer to replace the entire trim assembly but They are on back order until June. Not impressed with the customer service. I had to go through the dealer to discuss this issue and not Mercury. It will be at least a month and a half that I will be off the water.
Having to work with a dealer (who can physically touch, inspect and diagnose problems with your engine) is the normal procedure for any failure or warranty problem. The folks in Fond du Lac rely on their dealer network.
Feel your pain with back-ordered parts. Despite ramping up production schedules, demand has exceeded production in most cases.
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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I love my 250Pro XS. Repowered my 07 Ranger 521vx at the beginning of last season and I’m approaching 100hrs without a single hiccup.