I just noticed on Mercury's website they have a new 150 Pro XS 4 stroke I wonder what's the difference between the regular 4 stroke and this new one.
I just noticed on Mercury's website they have a new 150 Pro XS 4 stroke I wonder what's the difference between the regular 4 stroke and this new one.
About 300 rpm's and a sticker.
Little more than that... just a few of the highlights include:
-60amp Alternator with Idle-Charge Battery Management
-Dual Water Inlets (has low water inlets in nose of gearcase for elevated running)
-Higher RPM Range (up to 6000 RPM's)- Different PCM Calibration
-2.08 Gear Ratio
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I’m curious of added cost over the standard 150 and when they will be available?
Where are you finding that model in 4s ?
Found it ...I hope it don't have the" NewCoke" cowling!
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I find it odd that Merc is using the 2.08 gear ratio in the 150. That is the same gear ratio Suzuki uses in the 250SS. I know many have had trouble propping those motors.
War Eagle Blackhawk 2170 - Suzuki 150, MG Xi5
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So...has anyone here had the old merc 175 2s ..then repower to the xs 175.....was it worth it ?
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I have a 2010 150 Optimax in need of repair but I am also looking and wanting to repower. I own a 2010 Nitro Z7. I can go up to 200 hp on my boat. Will I notice a big performance increase with the new 150 ProXS or should I stay with a 2 stroke and go 175-200 ProXS.
Thanks
Either go 150 ProXS Fourstroke (that's a great option), OR put in an order for a new 200 Fourstroke.
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Thanks, any idea of when the new 200 XS would be in stock?
I would really like to put this new 150 on my boat but I don't know if I want to repower or sale my current boat and buy a new boat.
Last edited by Javelin 180; 02-20-2018 at 01:28 PM.
""""but my boat is only rated for a 135 """" those are "start at " numbers in these parts....
Does this new 150 pro xs four stroke replace the current/old 150 four stroke? Or will both be available in the future?
If your boat is only rated for a 135, then it's not acceptable to install an engine with greater than 135hp.
Doing so is not only illegal, it can have some serious legal ramifications if the boat is ever involved in an accident (regardless of who was supposedly at "fault"... any decent attorney will have a blast with the "wanton disregard for rules, laws, regulations and the safety of others". And unfortunately- this DOES happen.
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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).
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