Ordering a new boat. Is there any good reason why i should have the new Pro XS fourstroke, instead of last year model 150 f/s.
Dealer recommened the Pro XS fourstroke.
Thanks in advance!
Ordering a new boat. Is there any good reason why i should have the new Pro XS fourstroke, instead of last year model 150 f/s.
Dealer recommened the Pro XS fourstroke.
Thanks in advance!
Might be a little faster, 1-2 mph, with the ProXS or have a little better hole shot. Otherwise, even if the other motor is brand new and never run as far as the eventual used market will be concerned it is one year older. That may have an affect on resale.
Bruce
2019 20 TRX Patriot
Mercury 250 ProXS Fourstroke
HDS 12 Live - Console
HDS 9 Live - Bow
No such thing as "last year model" because Mercury does not use "years". The model built last year (150 Fourstroke) is still a current model in production.
That being said- as we discussed by phone earlier, you will want to go with the ProXS engine (hands-down).
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I'd say pro XS regardless, but what kind of boat? The lower gearing will benefit holeshot, low water pickups will benefit water psi and the stiffer mounts will benefit handling/longevity as well as it has transient spark technology for a little more power and higher rpm limit.
Really no comparison- if you're going to use it in a bass application, go with the ProXS version. Hands-down.
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Simon Motorsports offers tuning that they claim is good for a 25hp increase on 93 octane and bumps the limiter like the Pro XS does, but I wouldn't do it till warranty expires. I'm not sure what a Vexus 1980 is expected to run top end with a 150 or how rough of water you fish, but I'll say from experience you're missing out on improvements with the Pro XS like the gearing and motor mounts. Ol' 2.7L 2-stroke Suzuki Bass 150 EFI had 2.08 gearing and was a rocket out of the hole.
I was at a boat dealer this weekend and heard the same thing..They no longer go by manufactured date...If a rig sits on the showroom floor 3 years,whatever the year it is sold will be what model year the boat will be...
i have been looking for a 150 pro xs also...I like the higher rpms from 5800-6300 ,different gear ratio lower unit,beefier than predecessor,60 amp alternator basically same weight...made some calls to mercury dealers earlier in the week,but none have return my call with ETA or pricing so far....