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  1. 03-20-2018, 07:50 PM #1
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    Hard time getting a 175 ProXs - wait for new 4 stroke ?

    I ordered a 175 proxs back in February but Mercury is still having a delay on the motors. Do you think it would be worth waiting for the new 175 four stroke at this point? I usually avoid the first year out but wanted some opinions.

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    #2 03-21-2018, 06:52 AM
    my opinion, I'm sure they are nice mtrs but I just cant like um yet, mabe for a pontoon
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    #3 03-21-2018, 07:26 AM
    That is what I'm thinking too sir. Mercury's delay is going to lead me to another brand I think.
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    #4 03-21-2018, 03:40 PM
    What's causing the delay on getting your motor?
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    #5 03-21-2018, 07:51 PM
    It seems that mercury is retooling. Call anywhere on a 175 motor and it is 5 to 6 weeks out. That is what I was told first but that changed as well to 10 weeks. Urggfff
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    #6 03-21-2018, 09:09 PM
    175 ProXS has been discontinued. Better switch order to the 4-stroke (you’ll be glad in the end).


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    #7 03-21-2018, 09:56 PM
    Don, that is what I thought but I’m Leary about the first year out. After they are out for a bit, I’ll be on board. :)
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    #8 03-21-2018, 10:09 PM
    Thanks for the info Don!!
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    #9 03-22-2018, 08:30 AM
    I personally wouldn’t be even the slightest bit concerned with this model. Expansion of a previous design that’s been brutally tested for well over 20k hours.


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    #10 03-22-2018, 01:33 PM
    Where did you see the Pro XS has been discontinued???
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    #11 03-23-2018, 03:52 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ProXSpro View Post
    Where did you see the Pro XS has been discontinued???
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    #12 03-26-2018, 08:59 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ProXSpro View Post
    Where did you see the Pro XS has been discontinued???
    He is a Mercury dealer and service center, so probably from Mercury themselves.
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    #13 03-29-2018, 12:33 PM
    Does anyone know where a 175 is in stock? LOL
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    #14 04-01-2018, 02:09 AM
    Millers in Ocala, FL is installing mine NOW....had 1 in stock. I'm repowering with like item.
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    #15 04-02-2018, 12:33 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by leonreno View Post
    He is a Mercury dealer and service center, so probably from Mercury themselves.
    Mercury is no longer building 2.5L Optimax Product for US Consumer Market.


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    #16 04-02-2018, 01:10 PM
    Yep, found that out and the other Optimax motors will be phased out too in the future

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