Looking at getting a new boat and cant decide whether or not to go with the regular 150 4s or the newer Pro XS model. Pros and Cons for both motors??
Looking at getting a new boat and cant decide whether or not to go with the regular 150 4s or the newer Pro XS model. Pros and Cons for both motors??
Might help if you share what boat you're considering.
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Phil
'09 Hewescraft ProV
'09 150 Optimax
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If it's a fishing application, go with the ProXS version.
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From what i’ve read and seen it is pretty much the same motor except the new XS has a little lower gear ratio.
Depends on the horsepower, for example 225 4s is a V6, 225 Pro XS is a V8Originally Posted by BigTuna25
Don’t forget about the extra 200 RPM, stiffer motor mounts and the low water pickups too.
OP asked about a 150hp engine.
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Phil
'09 Hewescraft ProV
'09 150 Optimax
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
Mercury Parts, Mercury Outboards, Smartcraft & Accessories, Injector Service, TDR Reeds- BBC Sponsor
Yes it will be used in a fishing application, on a 19 ft aluminum bass boat. I knew about the higher rpm limits but did not know about stiffer motor mounts and low water pickup
I repowered a 19 ft war eagle with a 150 4s before the pro was released. Between the extra RPM and lower gear ratio I think it makes a 2-3 MPH difference. I would have gone with the pro if it wasn’t for the wait.
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