Optimax vs Promax vs 260/280

**tjones2937** · 03-01-2017, 10:04 AM

Re-powering my boat this year and looking to buy a new motor. Currently running an older carb 225.... I saw there were several other older threads about the topic. I have an older light weight 20.5 ft eliminator. Wondering about a 250 pro xs in comparison to a 300 promax or a 260/280 etc... I am looking for performance and speed of course however, I am more wanting a reliable turn key easy to start motor that wont need constant maintenance. Thoughts ????

**tjones2937** · 03-01-2017, 10:14 AM

Also I am having the transom reinforced and ordered 6" Atlas Jack Plate. The current mounting blocks are about a 5.5" setback so it should be close to current.

**rock** · 03-01-2017, 11:03 AM

I have owned nearly every 2 stroke Merc it seems and the best all around motor so far has been the 2.5 200xs. Outstanding performance and dependability not to mention economy you almost can't believe.

Rock

**bigboy** · 03-01-2017, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by rock

I have owned nearly every 2 stroke Merc it seems and the best all around motor so far has been the 2.5 200xs. Outstanding performance and dependability not to mention economy you almost can't believe.

Rock

Rock did you own a gen 1 or gen 2 200xs?

Thanks