Did you have a 20 gal tank in that boat? Your numbers arent even close to correct or your motor had major problems. I have put 100 miles on my Z21 w/ 250 proXS and had over 1/2 of a 63 gal tank left. The 4 strokes are better on gas but not that much better.
And you cant go straight off the gas gauge, they are not that accurate.
Still in the break in period on mine, on and off the gas quite a bit. Still better than old opti. I'm sure it'll improve.
Did you put those rod straps down, or was that done at the factory?
Mine should be here next week. I guess they are way behind on shipping...
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How'd you do away with the red vertical stripes on the motor? It looks better that way
I guess opinions differ on that one. Lol. I like the red stripes on the engine.
Here are a couple videos on layout on it.
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/1063...5421723022373/
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Well, I had to first create a solution that would dissolve off the red coloring without effecting the cowling itself. I used a combination of windex, fantastik cleaner, vegetable oil, a slight bit of vinegar and a little lemon juice. Once you mix that up right, it will be a nice solution you can wipe on. It’s a solution my grandfather used to use and taught me. Totally kidding. The red is just decals and I peeled em right off.
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great info...thank you ^^^
That's a sexy rig!!!!
Your measurements are WAY off. If you assume even a modest 40 gallon tank, 30 gallons to go 40 miles? Maybe in reverse... The 4-strokes are really not significantly more fuel efficient than the optis, from actual experience.... Takes x gallons per hour to make 250 hp. X doesn't change much from 2 stroke to 4 stroke since injection came along...
My bass cat with a 200 pro XS (optimax) hits 6-7 miles per gallon at 50 mph and 4000 RPM.
2008 Bass Cat Pantera Classic
2014 Mercury Pro XS 200
That’s a slick ride..
2018 blazer 625 Pro Elite
2018 mercury 250 pro xs
helix 12, helix 9
ultrex 112, dual blades.
you went from a V6 to a V8 ....fuel economy will go down and others have reported this. How are u getting better fuel economy? 2 more cylinders means more Fuel
What kind of top end speed are you seeing? Assuming it is broken in by now.