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    2018 250 proxs

    In the market for a new boat and came across a Basscat that I love with this motor on it. I am just seeking any input as far as 2 stroke vs 4 stroke motors and if the newer 4 strokes are far and away better motors than a proxs 2 stroke.

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    It’s as good of a motor as it’s been treated and will be good to you if you treat it well. The 250ProXS engines are real runners meant to be run!

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    I have one like that 2018,400 hrs on it and no issues.good engine

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    The 2 stroke will get 20% better fuel economy but the oil offsets that. I have firmly developed the belief that the 2 strokes are just a little bit faster and the four stroke accelerate much faster.
    I would love to have a new 4 stroke 300r though. Just cannot justify it at my age and my Optimax pro xs is low hours.
    Thank You Leon Pugh

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    Got over 600 hrs on mine.

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    After reading this board for a couple years I would never own a 250 opti. Best of luck.

    Todays new v8 merc 4 strokes are the way to go unless you love turning wrenches.
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    Over 700 hrs on my 07 250XS optimax. Maintanence is the key to long life with these hot rods.

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    Since Mercury doesn't use "years" let's clarify if the engine is a 250 ProXS Optimax, or a 250 ProXS Fourstroke?


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    250 proxs optimax

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    Overall good engines, but if you have the choice between a 4-stroke and an Optimax... go with the 4-stroke.


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    Quote Originally Posted by EuropeanAM View Post
    Overall good engines, but if you have the choice between a 4-stroke and an Optimax... go with the 4-stroke.
    Dammit man, you sure know how to kick a guy square in the crotch!

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    all part of the change
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    Quote Originally Posted by JOE54 View Post
    all part of the change
    Yeah, but I like to go fast!