What was the last year the xr6 was made?

[Casslaw]

I had a 2004 Nitro NX 882 with an XR6 on it. I agree they are bullet proof and like a little more gas than my current Optimax. There is a technique to go through when cold starting the engine. Level the engine, pump the primer bulb until firm, hold in the key to choke for a ten count and fire. I hope this helps, hopefully I remembered correctly but worked like a charm for me.

This is the exact procedure my ‘90 Mariner Mag 2 needed. If I did exactly as you wrote she was purrrrrfect, if not, it was a crap shoot. I never let my dad start the boat cause he wouldn’t hold the key down long enough and he’d just let it crank over. Wait 15 min and start over...again perfect. Loved that boat/motor. It taught me how to drive and take care of a boat when I was in my early-mid teens.

[Mercury49]

The only thing left out is give it a little throttle on start up. If a Merc does not start quickly you need to have it Tuned correctly.

[Aries 181]

my 2003 nx750 has a 115hp XR6 on it and you’re spot on with the cold start. I have to put mine level, prime the bulb, hold the choke for 5sec and crank while pressing the choke in. Sometimes it kicks right on other times it takes 5min or more but it never left me stranded in the few years I’ve owned it

All XR motors are 150 HP, not 115 HP.

Bill

[JR19]

The EPA mandate that all boat motors must pass the 3 Star rating took effect 2006. The XR6 along with several other carburetor motors ceased production because they could not pass the emission test. Boat motor manufacturers had a few years notice to clean up their motor emissions so this speed up the process of trying to figure out direct injection motors. Ficht came along late 90's 97-98? and Opti-Max around 02? and and HPDI was the last to pass the 3 star rating with their introduction of HPDI around 03?. Currently production of new carburetor boat motors are a thing of the past due to emissions.

[Mercury49]

EPA did away with the 2.5 280hp EFI, the 3.0L 280hp Pro XB EFI & the 300x hp EFI also.

[JR19]

Correct EFI and carburetor motors could not pass emission test, hence the birth of direct injection...Ficht, Opti-Max and HPDI.

[Babe Winkleworm]

Black Max...those we're the good days!

[ECobb91]

All XR motors are 150 HP, not 115 HP.

Bill

Ah I was just going off of the info from the guy I bought it from. First boat so I was taking his word for it since it’s my wife’s cousin. Wonder what motor it is then haha

[Mercury49]

Correction: I said 280 Pro XB should be 250hp PRO XB.

[haveme1]

2000, xr6 still going strong here.
Startron is all I've ever used in regular gas. Cranks easily when level.

[WisconsinF]

my 2003 nx750 has a 115hp XR6 on it and you’re spot on with the cold start. I have to put mine level, prime the bulb, hold the choke for 5sec and crank while pressing the choke in. Sometimes it kicks right on other times it takes 5min or more but it never left me stranded in the few years I’ve owned it

This is what I do with my 2003 125 2x2. Took me awhile to figure her out. I also give her just a little bit of throttle...just before I hit the key I call her a few naughty names then talk dirty to her! Usually get a good start but have to stay with it for a bit. Push in the key....lil throttle up or down.

[tlarcher]

Mine was bullet proof and I should have never gotten rid of it. Just didn't like the boat it was on. A fuel injected 2 stroke with no way for the ECM to know that a cylinder was running lean due to clogged fuel injectors was about the dumbest idea known in the internal combustion engine history.

[wicknilly]

The only thing left out is give it a little throttle on start up. If a Merc does not start quickly you need to have it Tuned correctly.

+1... my '90 Black Max 175 was a nightmare to cold start when I first got it. After having motor tuned up, it cranks quickly first try every time.

[ditchdiggerjcf]

Anyone notice how all the old carb motors(proV/vmax, faststrike/intruder, mag/xr) lasted for decades and 1k hrs with very little trouble?

[Babe Winkleworm]

There is a guy in our club got a Skeeter 175 and a 150 yammy. I love yo see him running down the lake looks like a gocart and the little dart will do 55 all day

[glfgd82]

There is a guy in our club got a Skeeter 175 and a 150 yammy. I love yo see him running down the lake looks like a gocart and the little dart will do 55 all day

I've got a 94 skeeter 150 with 150xr6, very similar and yes they drive like go carts

[jlouderback]

I have a '04 and I think that was the last production. Like some others, it's been a good one and runs like a striped ape.

[tcesni]

It sure likes the gas though. Mine is an 03 model, almost 16 Y.O. and still runs like a new one.

Bill

OPEC's best friend!

[ditchdiggerjcf]

OPEC's best friend!

At wot the difference is negligible.

A new basscat margay with an xr6 would be a serious hotrod.

[Have rod will travel]

Mine is a 96 and still runs great. Paint still not broken. As for using gas, that is another story.