Just curious as to why some people shy away from this motor? I have found an immaculate boat for sale with this motor on it..From what I have gathered it has the DBR 1.1, but the rev limiter was not raised...only done so for holeshot. Are these not as reliable as the 250xs or any of the other makes of outboards? I have always ran Johnson/Rude and my last boat was an iClass with Yam 250 series II...My third trip out in that boat after buying it, it kicked 2 rods out of the block, but ext warranty replaced it no questions asked...It had like 354 hrs when it kicked them out. Anyways, just wanted to see what the deal is on the 300XS..After my last scenario I have been leery about it happening again. This motor has under 100 hrs on it also.