150 merc pro xs four stoke opinions

[dricha21]

Thinking of repowering my boat with new 150 xs 4 stroke. I have a 03 stratos 201 xl pro with a 225 yamaha vmax of same year. This thing loves gas. It will do mid 60's on the water but I very rarely attempt going that fast. Saw an opportunity to get a merc in the mid 13's. Just curious if anyone has a larger boat with a 150 and are happy with it and the fuel economy they get with the power and fuel economy. I recently had my motor almost cost me a trip on st claire when my fuel pump diaphrams went out on me. Took a couple days and some serious trouble shooting to fine the problem but was thinking an upgrade might be in order. Or what is your opinions on other brands as well.

[JOE54]

absolutely no way id put a 150 on aboat rated for 225 or higher , think youll be disappointed

[EuropeanAM]

More than disappointed- you'll almost certainly be in the REMORSE category. About like pulling two plug wires off of your current engine and trying to run it.

[VA Bass]

I think it would be a huge mistake. 4 stroke pro xs is a beast, but a 150 on that boat would be a sad sight. I would either live with the 225 on there now, or bite the bullet and get a 225 4 stroke, but no way Id run a 150 on that boat.

[1Holeshot]

More than disappointed- you'll almost certainly be in the REMORSE category. About like pulling two plug wires off of your current engine and trying to run it.

An excellent explanation by the man who would know better than anyone.

I concur 100%.

[OnTRAK]

Even at today's prices, you can buy a lot of gas for $13,500.

[fly by night]

I also concur: Listen to Don and Joe as they have been there, done that!!

An excellent explanation by the man who would know better than anyone.

I concur 100%.

[mean_dean]

Go find a gently used Opti Pro XS 225, probably plenty of them out there from repowers.