opinions,please!2.5 280 offshore vs 300XS offshore

[stokernick]

how do they stack up,reliability,gas consumption,performance,etc.:confused:

[WILDMAN]

What boat? Unless you have a small light boat, there's really no comparison! The 300xs has more torque and at least 50% better on fuel. Last longer and better warrantee.

[stokernick]

20 ft Stoker SST[kind of knew that!]

[WILDMAN]

A friend of mine has a Stiker in Havasu with a 300xs on it and has some handling, chinewalk problems over 95 mph. He said it's in the setup, but he does'nt really know what to do.

[SnakeBit]

Nick I do not know alot but the 2.5 280 15 mid on these boats with a low draft simply gives my boat better balance. I recently moved my fuel tank forward and it made all the difference in the world . She handles like a charm.:)

[Dutch]

Nick,
for what you like to do with the boat, if the transom will hold the weight,
you can't beat the 300xs.
Matt

[Largemouthlou]

I'm interested in this also for my project boat:D Was thinking about getting a 280/260 for the initial punch and great acceleration that I hear they have.

Or I may put my 300X on it, but wondering about the 1.62 gears with a 950# boat..

[blkmtrfan]

There is one out here with an ETEC on it:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/blkmtrfan/Image033.jpg

It seems to handle the weight quite well, I would think you could handle the weight of the 300xs just fine

[skydog]

280 ALL DAY on that boat!!!!

[specboatops]

Nick either way you'll be o.k, I think for what you do you would like the 300 better, last longer and great gas milage. That being said the 280 would be lighter and probobly a little faster on top end as well.

[skydog]

Nick either way you'll be o.k, I think for what you do you would like the 300 better, last longer and great gas milage. That being said the 280 would be lighter and probobly a little faster on top end as well.

I think he will better than o.k.!!:p:cheers::p:thumbsup::D

Skydog