2023 Phoenix 819 pro
2023 200 Pro XS 4s 3B373365
pond boat
2020 pelican Bass raider 10E
2020 BassCat Eyra w/Merc v8 Pro XS (2b685615)
2008 Triton TR196 w/Merc200 (1B505505)
2024 Havoc Alum Duck boat w/ Mod Mercury 3-cyl 2-stroke
0T899507 w/1B728726 powerhead (sleeved/ported/welded chambers, mod carbs/tuner &light flywheel)
Previously owned:
2018 Eyra w/Merc250 (2b525704)
2015 PII w/Merc200 (2b115304)
Brooks tunnel w/Merc 200 carb & CLE l/u motor (A913415)
could be why the Verado is not allowed on the "L" series now, maybe the new offering at Ranger in Merc 4 strokes. If true its a motor that Vexus has on test (hearsay but reliable source)
JEFF MURRAY USMC
RANGER Z521C & 15 VERADO PRO 250
DEEP CREEK LURES and ROSE JIGS
GREENFISH TACKLE and ALX RODS
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It’s a 125 four stroke from my sources Pro XS . It built for the aluminum boats
That would make zero sense, they alrrady have the 115
Come on 225
I have a very reliable source that says it's likely a Pro XS 4 stroke in the 200-250 range and possibly higher, that is lighter than an Optimax and faster in all respects to the Opti and SHO with mechanical controls...
JEFF MURRAY USMC
RANGER Z521C & 15 VERADO PRO 250
DEEP CREEK LURES and ROSE JIGS
GREENFISH TACKLE and ALX RODS
I was planning on repowering to 150l 4s should I just wait for the 150 pro xs 4 stroke?
If Merc is coming out with competition for the Sho, they couldn't have picked a better time with Sho's basically unavailable for a long time.
No way will a naturally aspirated 250 be stronger than a Verado. No comparison. They're 2 totally separate animals for 2 totally different markets.
Just sit back and watch Merc take even more market share away from Yamaha. We've already seen their 2.1 & 3 liter platforms flat out perform with VERY few issues. I expect these engines to do the same
And it would an easy motor to make. I’d assume it would be based on the 150 block. All you need is an intake change and a different cam and you have a 125.
If they come out with a 175 ProXS Fourstroke I am going to be in a tough spot. I’d love to have one but my Optimax is fine and I have no real justification to replace it.
Bruce
2019 20 TRX Patriot
Mercury 250 ProXS Fourstroke
HDS 12 Live - Console
HDS 9 Live - Bow
I own a Verado Pro and as said if Mercury is going 4 stroke it needs to be as good or stronger than Verado. I was very happy with the Racing Optimax motors for years and then got a Verado Pro and will never look back, it’s a beast. New Motor will be too I’m sure, Mercury don’t play games. It will be good. I’m just hoping several items are in the new motor, DTS shifting/ throttle option hand or foot on shifter.
JEFF MURRAY USMC
RANGER Z521C & 15 VERADO PRO 250
DEEP CREEK LURES and ROSE JIGS
GREENFISH TACKLE and ALX RODS
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Phil
'09 Hewescraft ProV
'09 150 Optimax
I think the Vrod is awesome no doubt but if they made a 225 I think it would be too heavy for the 225 19' boat market. So if they come out with a new 4 stroke 150-225 lighted faster than a SHO they would kill it!!! The Vrod for 250 and up.
I'm curious as to what direction they go. My pro xs has served me very well, but I'm very interested to see what Mercury comes out with. I'm definatly interested in a 4 stroke for my next outboard.