Since it hasn't been asked here in the Champ forum......for those with "Any V6 ratings", what are your thoughts on Merc's new 8 cyl?
Since it hasn't been asked here in the Champ forum......for those with "Any V6 ratings", what are your thoughts on Merc's new 8 cyl?
I'm drooooling over them. Bring it.
Not sure how I could get one hung and rigged, because its obviously not a v6. Kinda bummed about that as I did think about re-powering...
Shouldnt matter since its a 250 HP.
Damn Champion for not having the foresight of V8 motors.
Put it on...the intent was anything a V6 could produce (300+HP). Putting a 250HP V8 on the boat would not be a problem.
If your rigs over 20 foot you can run what ever you want.
No HP limit and no floatation required on rigs over 20 foot per coast guard regs. The tag is factory recommended max hp.
Forget the v8, get a SHO! Yes I'm biased since I work at a Yamaha dealer but still, they're the best 4 stroke
I've a 221 with a 300x. Been waiting to see what the new Merc lineup would be. The 300R is appealing but I wish they had cleaned up the steering assembly at the motor, similar to the G2. Just what I've been able to hear on UTUBE the motors are not as quite as I would have thought. Looking forward to taking a closer look.
V8 muscle.
Giggity
CLOSED GAMEFISHING SEASONS IN WI HAS NO BIOLOGICAL CREEDENCE!!!
1998 202 DC / Mercury 300R
Bruce Phillips
1995 190 DC champion ......1995 200 xri merc
1998 202 DC / Mercury 300R
Last edited by Sports1; 05-28-2018 at 02:00 PM.