should i trade for 250 xb??

[cnichols17]

would it be a good deal for me to trade my 2001 225 optimax for a 2001 250 pro xb plus 500$...i want more speed and i hear the xb is a powerful motor, but drink alot of gas, how bad are they really on gas?? i do tourny fish but never make real long runs, 15, 20 mimute runs tops, would this be a good deal for me

[2fastr1]

I have the 250 Pro XB and I love it. Super strong and it really isn`t that bad on gas or oil if you stay away from WOT. Put it on the floor and it does get thirsty then. From what I`m told the 250 XB is putting out around 280 HP. Do you know the hours of this XB?

[EuropeanAM]

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Provided the XB is in good condition (compression test, gearcase check, etc. recommended), that's probably not a bad deal.

The XB is a VERY strong engine... VERY durable. Loves to pass anything (except for gas pumps).

Overall, expect to use approximately 50% more fuel (although consumption on the XB will not be TOO bad on fuel in the 3500-4500 range).

[cnichols17]

it has 305 hours, 148 of them are between 1-1000 rpm

[2fastr1]

Doesn`t sound bad at all as long as the other half isn`t between 5,000 and max. :)
Like Don said, be sure and have it checked out by a mechanic. Also keep in mind that you`ll need to run super unleaded in the XB. Good luck!

[cnichols17]

ok thanks, its coming from a dealer, they guarantee it to be right, everything is perfect he said

[kllr bee]

Loves gas, but this thing is easy to modify to make over 300 hp and still be very reliable. Almost bulletproof.
Richard