200xs 2012 model ordering deadline nov 1

[Michael J Giesler]

2012_RACER_OptiMax Batch Build Announcement Ltr_09_21_11.pdf200 xs odering deadline is nov 1 these are build to order only

[Rayzor]

I got my deposit in on 9/22 for a pair of them. I was told at the time that the deadline was mid October - I guess Merc extended it a few weeks. Was also told they would deliver in April, not the end of May. This announcement looks to be the final word though.

[JWTjr.]

Man...$18k for a 200-horse outboard. Guess I'm getting old. I sound like my Dad..."I paid $4417.26 in 1978 for a Vandal, 140 Johnson and Trailer".

John

[Michael J Giesler]

my dad in 1971 bought his comp 15'hustler for $800 and put a 1971 135ss on it for $1350 i just found my bill of sale for my 2001 2.5 280 sport was $15,800 so really $18,000 grand is not that bad

[kevindw]

My great GrandPappy bought a bag of sugar for 2 bits in 1942!

But Yeah.... $18k for a 200 seems steep! :-)

[modvp]

18k is steep indeed, in 1984 my dad paid 5600 for a brand new 200.

My great GrandPappy bought a bag of sugar for 2 bits in 1942!

But Yeah.... $18k for a 200 seems steep! :-)

[xsflight]

These are outstanding performers from idle to wot. very smooth/effortless at higher rpms, excellent fuel consumption #'s as well. I ran a 200 hp 2.5 for 19 years before ordering the ROS and have 365+ hours of seat time on it now, this thing is so sweet it is ridiculous. Available and well priced in my opinion!!

[Michael J Giesler]

just think a drop on drag is $16,000 thats just the motor

[John S]

just think a drop on drag is $16,000 thats just the motor

and worth every penny after you've stood on the hammer once... more addictive than crack! I still am skeptical of the claims of this motor, would love to hear someones experience on a light hull. Nonetheless, its a great all around dependable motor.

[kevindw]

Really? I thought 300 XS sold for less than that???

[Rayzor]

Found out today that I can't get a straight skeg RH gearcase on these motors. My LH will be straight, but they only sell the RH with the torque tab built into the skeg. Lisa said that these are all sold as RH for single engine applications (UIM Class 3C) and they just don't offer this engine with a RH straight skeg gearcase (knowing this, I'm surprised they even offer it with a LH gearcase). Sucks for me, as I'll now have some work to do removing material from the skeg to make it straight.

[Michael J Giesler]

Yea John i know what you mean but this is another option that is a whole lot cheaper in the long run

[obrien]

Its easy to cut the torque tab off. Just use a jig saw. I have done plenty of them.

[John S]

Yea John i know what you mean but this is another option that is a whole lot cheaper in the long run

If you put that on your SS, would you race it at Blarney? Is there a class for that motor combo?

[the Shocker]

yeah,PRO SPORT ! I have my order in.