I heard from my dealer today that the new 250 Pro XS is a little slower, like down on power compared to previous years. He states that he has talked to Merc about it and they did not change anything. Anybody else heard or experienced this?
I heard from my dealer today that the new 250 Pro XS is a little slower, like down on power compared to previous years. He states that he has talked to Merc about it and they did not change anything. Anybody else heard or experienced this?
What boat does this Dealer sell that is going slower?
Heard it from both a Ranger dealer and a boat builder. I hope Merc didn't detune the engines for the EPA. Looking to buy a new boat and trying to figure out my engine choice.
Do a search on this. Same questions get asked every year. From what I understand there is no change since Merc changed to the Gen 2 Torquemaster LU about 5 yrs ago (rough estimate on date/timing). I think with what they have coming and been working on, the ProXS series has been left alone recently.
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)
I'm confident that the motor is no different than the last 5 model years.
Just another rumor.
Maybe the gas is just crappier, resulting in less power?
Maybe like everyone else he's adding more and more weight to the boat load we expect the motor to carry. A ten or twelve inch screen maybe two setting on the front catching wind along with a 36 volt trolling motor and 4 31 series batteries in the rear with two power poles and still expecting the same speed is asking a little too much.
^^^^^True^^^^.....Poles are a big speed killer.
Rangers are slow anyway!!
An ultrex is a speed killer as well, but worth it to me.
Or MAYBE the ranger is a bit heavier? :) No longer a Forrest Woods product, you know...
2008 Bass Cat Pantera Classic
2014 Mercury Pro XS 200
I've run fastest ever with the ultrex on... I'm sure i got another 7 or 8 mph left to go at least!
The ultrex slowed me down a good 1 to 2 mph.Originally Posted by NOTGSXR
I probably didn't get to drive it much else to compare it.... 88.2 with the Ultrex is good tho lol. I'm sure I'll be in the 90's with my 30 Promax.
I bet if you take the Ultrex OFF you'll run your highest speed.....and even faster if you take the trolling motor batteries out too!
I ran it last year without the trolling motor.... best i got was 83.. but still learming this thing lol.. but got to 88.2 with the Ultrex and a 28 Promax pr op.. i have a 30 Promax as well that should easily get into the 90's.. now you know why i want the GPS on my MM lolI bet if you take the Ultrex OFF you'll run your highest speed.....and even faster if you take the trolling motor batteries out too
I here ya......I see a lot of GO FAST guys taking trolling motors OFF trying to hit the Biggest Number.
I probably could.. have it on a bracket... honestly it drives better with it... without it the holeshot sux and it dips to the right at speed.. I could take it off and add some weight i guess. Getting into the 90's though with it and i'll be happy i think lol
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