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stoker2001
05-23-2005, 09:14 PM
i want to repower our 2005 22'4" Stoker with 225hp opti.i know a 250XS opti would run good,but if a 300hp is in the works,why not?right now my best topend is 73 with no fuel or passengers.i really want 85+ :D

StrokerOMCSS
07-22-2005, 05:42 PM
well i think they are going to bring out the 300xs in jan at the mamai boat show and i have heard that it is going to cost almost as a verado but not sure of that thanks strokerga

blazer200
07-23-2005, 02:01 PM
I haven't heard anythung about an opti but merc told me the other day they are working on a 375 racing verado

C-C
08-09-2005, 10:58 AM
miami boat show,, mercury will have the new 300 dfi motor.

Won Hunglo
08-20-2005, 10:05 PM
Yes..

SUPAJAY
08-21-2005, 01:19 AM
miami boat show,, mercury will have the new 300 dfi motor.
Greg, is this true ?

drasticplastic
08-23-2005, 09:33 PM
Also heard from person in FLA. about 300xs in the spring.

CCM
09-16-2005, 08:18 PM
I heard from a fairly good source, not till '07. :( I really want one when they do come!

Massbasser
09-22-2005, 06:40 AM
If it doesn't hit the show circuit till January wouldn't it make sense that it would be a 2007 model, it'll probably be early summer by the time they are in the show room, wouldn't it???

slow ride
10-04-2005, 10:19 AM
Does anyone have any idea of how it will perform compared to the 300X?

1BadAction
10-04-2005, 10:51 AM
any new rumors on 300hp Optimax?

yea sure, a whole bunch :D:D:D wait till miami boat show 06. ;)

Scream And Fly
10-07-2005, 04:03 PM
That's correct - all of your questions will be answered with our coverage at Miami. Rest assured, we'll have many photos and detailed information of all of Mercury's new products.

Greg

150aintenuff
10-25-2005, 11:00 PM
they better have somethin in the 300-320 hp range.. cant let yamaha have all the fun up there.. people will start to buy 300 HPDI VMAX's with out the 300X to sway them back to black..

Fast Fred
10-26-2005, 06:05 AM
the inside scoop is the 300xs DFI is coming. waitin on two :cool:
got some shots of a set of 250xs's layin down every bit of the 250hp each :eek:
i'll put some up. :eek:

drasticplastic
10-26-2005, 07:58 AM
I would like to see the pics of the 250xs layin it down. Yes also heard that the 300's are a go. proto typs are being tested by the "special" general public.

Stinky
10-26-2005, 11:32 AM
A friend of mine talked to the a brother of a friend whos girlfriend bought a cat from the sister of the janitor at Merc Racing, and he says that the 300 DI will be coming out with the 375 Verado. ;)

1BadAction
10-26-2005, 12:17 PM
people will start to buy 300 HPDI VMAX's

OOOoOOoOOo you must mean the 250 that yammi put the 300 stickers on. I gotcha ;) :D

Lars T
10-27-2005, 04:16 AM
OOOoOOoOOo you must mean the 250 that yammi put the 300 stickers on. I gotcha ;) :D
:D :D :D
LMAO

Fast Fred
10-28-2005, 10:04 PM
see how this works :eek: :cool:
http://img478.imageshack.us/img478/5381/scan4sp.th.jpg (http://img478.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scan4sp.jpg)

WILDMAN
10-28-2005, 10:40 PM
I was told yesterday that OMC is coming out with a new 350hp motor that will turn 7000 rpm. It's being tested now.

Fast Fred
10-29-2005, 06:36 AM
any idea on the weight of them omc's in 350hp? :cool:

WILDMAN
10-29-2005, 09:50 AM
I was told that a dealer in the Northwest is supposed to get some for testing. That's all I know.

Fast Fred
10-29-2005, 11:43 AM
:cool: heres the twins flat out, on the flat stuff :eek: , it's kickin it :cool:
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/9917/scan00010lf.th.jpg (http://img442.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scan00010lf.jpg)

blkmtrfan
10-29-2005, 05:30 PM
I was told that a dealer in the Northwest is supposed to get some for testing. That's all I know.

You didn't happen to get a dealer name or city did you?

WILDMAN
10-29-2005, 07:13 PM
The guy is working on being a Liberator Dealer. I believe he's in Washington. That's all I know.

Capt.Insane-o
10-30-2005, 01:25 AM
"OMC is coming out with a new 350hp motor "

Oh noes, not Old Milwaukee Cans again...............

Flavio
10-30-2005, 03:01 AM
see how this works :eek: :cool:
http://img478.imageshack.us/img478/5381/scan4sp.th.jpg (http://img478.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scan4sp.jpg)

What brand and type RIB is that in the picture? I believe it's also in the background of this picture?

Stinky
10-30-2005, 11:16 AM
I was told yesterday that OMC is coming out with a new 350hp motor that will turn 7000 rpm. It's being tested now.


Shouldn't they come out with a 250hp motor first????? :rolleyes:

Fast Fred
10-30-2005, 11:30 AM
it's a Ballistic 8m rib with a reverse chine surface affect hull, the red rib is a Falcon 700 race lay up, deep Vee :cool:
seems to be affecting the surface nicely, :eek: it eats the bumps :cool:

WILDMAN
10-30-2005, 11:56 AM
They've had a 250hp for years

Stinky
10-30-2005, 02:08 PM
They've had a 250hp for years

Yea, they have a decal, but not the HP. ;)

150aintenuff
01-18-2006, 09:15 PM
I was told that a dealer in the Northwest is supposed to get some for testing. That's all I know.


YEA OK..... it isnt anywhere in the NW... unless the dealers around here are hiding things... there arent but a few OMC dealers and I know all the big ones and MOST dont even have access to the 150-275-200 60* motors that have been out for a litle while.. MOST dealers out this way are getting dummy motors





randy, see if you can get me a name of dealership and I will go up and get some "SPY" photos..

WILDMAN
01-18-2006, 09:36 PM
All I know is that it's in South Fl. and on a 38ft Midnight Express under four 250xs cowls. I had a pic, but can't find it now.

E-tec1
01-18-2006, 10:30 PM
boy that number keeps climbing and the RPM's are going down.the 60 degree motors are'nt out yet.

1BadAction
01-19-2006, 08:17 AM
boy that number keeps climbing and the RPM's are going down.the 60 degree motors are'nt out yet.

lmfao

Markus
01-20-2006, 05:48 PM
OOOoOOoOOo you must mean the 250 that yammi put the 300 stickers on. I gotcha ;) :D

Didn't the 300 HPDI run as fast as the 300x in B&WB's test?

I know they were not very strong the first year they built them, but my understanding is that the second year model was quite impressive.

The Big Al
01-20-2006, 06:02 PM
I don't know about 300 optipop! But i know of some issues wiht the wieght of the 250xs optipop! 506 lbs has been a propblem on some bassboat to overcome.


I don't see a 300 optipop being any lighter!

basstamer
01-21-2006, 02:53 AM
Big Al,
Mercury Racing Advertising 2006 Optimax 250xs
Weight (lbs / kg): 505/229 with 20" center section and Torque Master gearcase

Can't wait until 300xs hits the seen!



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/Basswipe/15in300X.jpg

jimmyb
01-21-2006, 10:26 AM
big al has a defective scale...

Stinky
01-23-2006, 07:42 AM
Big Al,
Mercury Racing Advertising 2006 Optimax 250xs
Weight (lbs / kg): 505/229 with 20" center section and Torque Master gearcase

Can't wait until 300xs hits the seen!



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/Basswipe/15in300X.jpg
WOW. Where'd ya get the spy shot??? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :D

basstamer
01-23-2006, 01:41 PM
Some one ??? Posted on BassBoatCentral.... Just borrowed the Pic

The Big Al
01-23-2006, 01:47 PM
Well, I ment to put 506 not 586, fat typo!


But the people who are having the problem refuse to run a shorter jackplate and still hand them on 14in off the back of the boat!


Why, put 300xs on a 250xs?

I would put 150xs on it!

AL

The Big Al
01-23-2006, 01:57 PM
big al has a defective scale...

No I don't! Every bass I catch weighs 10 lbs!

blkmtrfan
01-23-2006, 03:06 PM
Why, put 300xs on a 250xs?

I would put 150xs on it!

AL

Looks more like a 300x with "XS" stickers to me ;)

YELLOWXD
01-23-2006, 08:08 PM
NOw TIny Al is lying twice, first that it weighed 10 pounds and that he catches anything at all

The Big Al
01-23-2006, 08:17 PM
NOw TIny Al is lying twice, first that it weighed 10 pounds and that he catches anything at all

Hey, I have a FISHING PERMENT!!That gives me premission to lie!

basstamer
02-12-2006, 02:00 AM
Big Al,
Mercury Racing Advertising 2006 Optimax 250xs
Weight (lbs / kg): 505/229 with 20" center section and Torque Master gearcase

Can't wait until 300xs hits the seen!



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/Basswipe/15in300X.jpg
Well, I talked to a dealer today and He said that he has sold 2, Both going on Bullets! They will be available in 2 months.

Scream And Fly
02-12-2006, 02:04 AM
Sold two outboards that don't even exist? Wow.

WILDMAN
02-12-2006, 02:10 AM
Greg, go to bed

150aintenuff
02-12-2006, 06:34 PM
Sold two outboards that don't even exist? Wow.


greg what ever.. I know you know what is comming.. and just wont tell.. as does every other merc racing dealer with insider info... but they arent talking due to show comming in a week..

Scream And Fly
02-12-2006, 06:37 PM
Just like all the rumors and people insisting the Verado was a new V8? I remember those "real" outboards too. :D :)

150aintenuff
02-12-2006, 07:03 PM
all i know is they are debuting something to replace the high HP motors that they discontinued they arent going to let yamaha be king of the hill Jeff priester told me today that there is something in the works but he wont know till wednesday or thursday just exactially WHAT it is or any details, just that something is comming.. as long as it is under 500 lbs, comes with solid mounts, sporty and or torquemaster fatty shaft and is in excess of 325 hp its all good.. any less and merc is gunna be in trouble.. we(family) just bought out first ever yamaha today... a T8 highthrust electric start pt/t longshaft kicker... and I made it very clear if a new main motor was to be bought a merc it would not be... unless I can get a 2005 or older..

Scream And Fly
02-12-2006, 07:15 PM
Lots of new things are coming, and you'll know all about it this Thursday -- before anyone else.:)

Greg

150aintenuff
02-12-2006, 07:51 PM
my guess is with mercs general trend to ugly motors that the new racing motors wont be any different... i bet they dont keep the alien stye cowl or the nice tight lines of old and go to more wastfull curvy and fatter sized cowls and mids..

its like the I-4 verado.. there is no reason for it to look like a V motor and have that stupid taper to the rear.. so much wasted space in the new stuff and the plastic beauty covers are a joke...

SUPAJAY
02-12-2006, 08:42 PM
If greg told us, it would probably be the last bit of inside information from mercury he would ever get. And im sure hes not the only person that knows but they are paid to keep their mouths shut:D

1BadAction
02-12-2006, 08:46 PM
im sure hes not the only person that knows but they are paid to keep their mouths shut:D

ding ding ding... the people that REALLY know whats going on don't say anything about the motors. thats why pretty much every rumor (v8 etec, turbo verado) is pretty much horsechit.

Fish
02-12-2006, 09:04 PM
Lots of new things are coming, and you'll know all about it this Thursday -- before anyone else.:)

Greg

Kewl, looking forward to it!

sho305
02-12-2006, 10:37 PM
I'm hoping they do more with DI 2-strokes, but who knows. Might not be too long and they will have DI on the 4-strokes too.

basstamer
02-13-2006, 05:49 AM
"At least it got the Post moving again"!

150aintenuff
02-13-2006, 10:01 PM
it will be interesting to be sure...... cant wait..

The Big Al
02-13-2006, 10:07 PM
Attendees at the Miami Boat Show are going to see some, most, or all of the following:


MERCURY:
--the announcement of the end of the OptiMax! This tarnished brand has cost Mercury millions in warranty coverage. It is heading into the sunset. Eliminating two-stroke engines will clarify Mercury's message, too.
--the introduction of new four-stroke outboards in 75, 90, and 115-HP, which will not be called VERADO models, but WILL HAVE DIGITAL THROTTLE AND SHIFT CONTROLS! Mercury is going to move to DTS controls across their outboard line. The "game-changing"--George Buckley's favorite phrase--DTS technology they pioneered two years ago on the VERADO will be featured on these new four-stroke motors. This will be another good move because it will again cut out any third party suppliers. You will have to get OEM shift and throttle controls and cables for your Mercury, no choices allowed. Mercury gets more of the boat deal dollar. And, along with SmartCraft, DTS will give the new four-stroke motors a significant set of features which will differentiate them from the many competing four-strokes already on the market.
--these new motors will also introduce a new product brand name to replace the generic "Four-stroke" badge they are now using on their non-Verado four-stroke motors. The name will probably be about six letters long, it will not be a recognized word in English, Spanish, or other major languages, it will have some sort of appealing sense or sound to it, it will not be already associated with another product, and it will be eligible for registration as an internet domain name. An example is "verado" itself, which fit these requirements exactly. Thus, expect something like "serato." Look for the new brand name to be along those lines. Sorry, no leaks here. This new name will be hush-hush right until they pull the covers off the new motors.
--on the new motors with the new DTS and the new brand name, there will be new cowlings which will be re-styled from their current totally drab, all black, generic look-alike presentation into something much more stylish. The new brand name will be very prominent on the cowlings. You won't have to lean around the motor and peer carefully at the small print on the front to discover what model it is (like you currently have to do with Mercury motors to see if they are OptiMax or Four-Stroke). The cowlings will probably remain primarily black but have more metallic gray elements and fancier medallions, much like the Verado.
--a new television and multi-media advertising campaign based on the theme THE FUTURE OF BOATING, somewhat akin to the fantastically successful Evinrude Infomercial that has been showing non-stop for a year on broadcast and cable television. The campaign will stress the special integration of boat, engine, and accessories made possible by the vertical integration of Brunswick, and it will be chocked full of brand names--there is no shortage of those at Brunswick.
--the campaign will be targeted especially to non-boaters, particularly people in the JONESES GENERATION. The Joneses are adults between the Baby Boomers and the Gen-X'ers, or adults ages 38-49. There is a very significant number of people in this age group--about one-fourth of all adults in America--who have been growing up in the shadow of the baby boomers and are now poised to establish themselves. They have discretionary income and are ready now to spend it for their own pleasure and entertainment. Brunswick needs to get the JONESES into boating and to sell them a Brunswick Boat Group boat with a Mercury Marine motor with Mercury Marine Financing.
If Mercury does not do ALL of this, they will have missed the boat, or they need to hire better marketing consultants (I am available). However, I think you will see probably all of this just as I have described above. --also, higher horsepower Verado motors--finally. This will be important for the bigger offshore market, where the cost (and weight) of triple engines was getting to be an obstacle. Boats with twin 300-HP Verado engines will be on display.

150aintenuff
02-14-2006, 01:20 AM
to bad howard pipcorn didnt patent the name VERADO.. god knows how much that would have cost merc in copyright infringement alone.. and as i posted before if merc does what you are saying Al.. ( i have my doubts...) i wont give them another dime.. my family is already movin to the blue grey motors as it is. known debuts are definatly the 75-115 line that was made public a while ago due to the motor dumping suit and thefact that YAMAHA builds their powerheads for them in that HP range.. so that a no brainer.. the graphics are blaw blaw for 06... 07 better bring some changes of some sort a little grey and or red reminicent of say the 1989-92 motors wouldnt necessarily be a bad thing either.. as would a reduction in size and weight of the current engines exterior dimensions to fit into the existing 2.5L and 3.0L STD cowls not the poptimax cowls and a revamp of the verados looks wouldnt hurt either.. and they best have something to compete with yamaha in the 300+ hp range.. as well..


the dropping of the 2 stroke line we will see.... doubt it.. but its been rumored since the EPA started the countdown to emmissions control requirements. that merc would go all 4 stroke... tobad they cant build one on their own that looks and runs as good as the 2 strokes of same power.. (same speed, acceleration and weight) thursday will be interesting for sure..

Scream And Fly
02-14-2006, 01:32 AM
The OptiMax is not dead - quite the contrary. Oh, you'll see... ;)

150aintenuff
02-14-2006, 02:01 AM
wouldnt it be intreresting if the racing division rereleased the EFI and Carb motors under racing use only........ now that would be something to talk about...

Scream And Fly
02-14-2006, 02:08 AM
Race EFI powerheads are still available, and will be for a long time.

150aintenuff
02-14-2006, 03:22 AM
i wasa talking the smaller V6's like the 150-225 range... promax 225x.. 150 promax ect... those motors..

Scream And Fly
02-14-2006, 03:23 AM
All of your questions will be answered in a few days. :)

1BadAction
02-14-2006, 07:19 AM
Attendees at the Miami Boat Show are going to see some, most, or all of the following:


MERCURY:
--the announcement of the end of the OptiMax! This tarnished brand has cost Mercury millions in warranty coverage. It is heading into the sunset. Eliminating two-stroke engines will clarify Mercury's message, too.
--the introduction of new four-stroke outboards in 75, 90, and 115-HP, which will not be called VERADO models, but WILL HAVE DIGITAL THROTTLE AND SHIFT CONTROLS! Mercury is going to move to DTS controls across their outboard line. The "game-changing"--George Buckley's favorite phrase--DTS technology they pioneered two years ago on the VERADO will be featured on these new four-stroke motors. This will be another good move because it will again cut out any third party suppliers. You will have to get OEM shift and throttle controls and cables for your Mercury, no choices allowed. Mercury gets more of the boat deal dollar. And, along with SmartCraft, DTS will give the new four-stroke motors a significant set of features which will differentiate them from the many competing four-strokes already on the market.
--these new motors will also introduce a new product brand name to replace the generic "Four-stroke" badge they are now using on their non-Verado four-stroke motors. The name will probably be about six letters long, it will not be a recognized word in English, Spanish, or other major languages, it will have some sort of appealing sense or sound to it, it will not be already associated with another product, and it will be eligible for registration as an internet domain name. An example is "verado" itself, which fit these requirements exactly. Thus, expect something like "serato." Look for the new brand name to be along those lines. Sorry, no leaks here. This new name will be hush-hush right until they pull the covers off the new motors.
--on the new motors with the new DTS and the new brand name, there will be new cowlings which will be re-styled from their current totally drab, all black, generic look-alike presentation into something much more stylish. The new brand name will be very prominent on the cowlings. You won't have to lean around the motor and peer carefully at the small print on the front to discover what model it is (like you currently have to do with Mercury motors to see if they are OptiMax or Four-Stroke). The cowlings will probably remain primarily black but have more metallic gray elements and fancier medallions, much like the Verado.
--a new television and multi-media advertising campaign based on the theme THE FUTURE OF BOATING, somewhat akin to the fantastically successful Evinrude Infomercial that has been showing non-stop for a year on broadcast and cable television. The campaign will stress the special integration of boat, engine, and accessories made possible by the vertical integration of Brunswick, and it will be chocked full of brand names--there is no shortage of those at Brunswick.
--the campaign will be targeted especially to non-boaters, particularly people in the JONESES GENERATION. The Joneses are adults between the Baby Boomers and the Gen-X'ers, or adults ages 38-49. There is a very significant number of people in this age group--about one-fourth of all adults in America--who have been growing up in the shadow of the baby boomers and are now poised to establish themselves. They have discretionary income and are ready now to spend it for their own pleasure and entertainment. Brunswick needs to get the JONESES into boating and to sell them a Brunswick Boat Group boat with a Mercury Marine motor with Mercury Marine Financing.
If Mercury does not do ALL of this, they will have missed the boat, or they need to hire better marketing consultants (I am available). However, I think you will see probably all of this just as I have described above. --also, higher horsepower Verado motors--finally. This will be important for the bigger offshore market, where the cost (and weight) of triple engines was getting to be an obstacle. Boats with twin 300-HP Verado engines will be on display.
where did you get that bullchit from? one of those etec masturbatory posts that have gone on lately? the day merc switches from phantom black to anything else is the day I drop my flag. they arent OMC with their 50 different colors :eek: LMAO, "black metallic satin" :rolleyes:

yea yea, to pre-empt nick telling me about the engines that were on the sea rays, I know. it was all sea-rays fault!

rsess
02-14-2006, 08:49 AM
That whole commentary was cut and pasted from the Classic Whaler Forum/conutinuous wave. I think you should have revealed your source.

sho305
02-14-2006, 11:19 AM
Not much of that sounds too smart from a business perspective. If they can't replace the supposedly dead Opti with something comparable people will buy elsewhere, and I don't see them doing that. And putting fancy controls on a 75hp is going to cost money...with the price of motors just who is going to pay more for a 75hp? It would be cool and all, but if you want to expand marketshare that is going to make it real difficult. Otherwise everyone will be buying CHINAtos brand motors, you know the motors that cost less than a new car with equal HP does.

And there aint no way the boomers are going to give up and leave all the sudden, that is not going to happen like some love to tell you.

blkmtrfan
02-14-2006, 12:25 PM
The piece is just one man's opinion (Jim H the moderator of continuous wave) who is obviously pro 4 stroke :rolleyes:

sho305
02-14-2006, 01:02 PM
I see, a 4-stroke hugger. People make things better every day, but then again I was also told the world would end on Y2K...and I'm still here.:D

fastercat
02-14-2006, 03:51 PM
you still can get new merc 2.5-260 and 280 powerheads they have a ton of them. i know i just got a new one:D :D .as for the end of two stroke i do not see that at all.only 4 stroke i wood have small fishing motor but that is just my opin it is like a holes every one has one:eek:

150aintenuff
02-14-2006, 10:12 PM
Jim... Merc was white and other colors LONG before searay painted them in the late 80's and early 90's....... anything PRE 1964 was white, grey or multyiple colors..... I PERSONALLY own a cloud white and black merc 400 on my seaswirl runabout and its TOTALLY stock with exception to the lower unit which is black..

150aintenuff
02-14-2006, 10:13 PM
also powerheads are 1 thing but what about a complete ROS 280 me thinks not..

Scream And Fly
02-14-2006, 11:40 PM
You can order a complete powerhead (280 or Drag), midsection, and lower unit. There's your complete outboard.

150aintenuff
02-14-2006, 11:43 PM
nothing to cover it though...

Scream And Fly
02-14-2006, 11:53 PM
You can order any cowl you want from Mercury. Those are available too. All parts for those engines will be available for a long time.

sho305
02-15-2006, 12:22 AM
Yeah, and it is suppose to snow tomorrow..and still be snowing next Tuesday.:rolleyes:

150aintenuff
02-15-2006, 12:32 AM
we had hail today.. and its supposed to rain for GOD KNOWS HOW LONG again.. so much for fissin for salmon this spring... rivers are high and muddy.. so much so I dont even want to drop the valero in and test it even..

Scream And Fly
02-15-2006, 03:03 AM
Moving to southwest Florida was the best thing I ever did. You guys need to come party down here.

1BadAction
02-15-2006, 01:47 PM
Jim... Merc was white and other colors LONG before searay painted them in the late 80's and early 90's....... anything PRE 1964 was white, grey or multyiple colors..... I PERSONALLY own a cloud white and black merc 400 on my seaswirl runabout and its TOTALLY stock with exception to the lower unit which is black..

Did I call it that you would play the know it all routine or what. way to be so predictable.

next your going to tell me about the green and silver mk25 :rolleyes: or the sunset orange mk30s.

sho305
02-15-2006, 04:27 PM
Seems to me white/black/silvers go with any color boat. I think colored motors are cool myself. I think they should offer colored trim panels on a motor and/or paintable ones, then you could choose to leave it or make it match or contrast your boat color. They could offer common black/silver/green/red/yellow/etc. or paint your own custom color, then the rest of the motor would be the color they usually are. It would be easy to paint/change out the panels if you didn't have to screw with masking it all off and the stickers, or you could leave it as is.

In fact if they put some thought into it they could make the panels cover wear spots so replacing them would mostly refurbish the cowl. Could even make custom ones that said (say for Merc) "Mercury Racing", "Mercury XS", maybe zebra stripes or whatever if you wanted that. Even different style lines in them might be applicable. Of course they would have to not charge a million dollars for a cheezy plastic panel, and it would need to be light but that should be easy to do. Could also reduce cowl costs by not having to finish them under the panels.

I'm ignoring you Greg. It was overcast but nice today...the calm before the storm.

blkmtrfan
02-15-2006, 06:39 PM
I talked to my Mercury dealer today. They already have new 300xs's on order for the end of June. They're gonna be about $1500 CHEAPER, yes, actually CHEAPER than the 300x.

WOW, that would be amazing if it pans out to be true :cool:

sosmerc
02-15-2006, 07:22 PM
The lower price must be do to the new "modular pricing" scheme that High Performance is coming out with......price does not include lower unit or cowling, or oil tank and other "required" rigging items. :) !

(actually, it would be kind of a neat program...order just what you need. I'll take a dressed 300XS powerhead and cowling....I've already got all the rest of the stuff)

oh dear
02-16-2006, 01:54 PM
how much is it and how heavy?

The Big Al
02-16-2006, 07:41 PM
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/6167/02-16-06_1425.jpg
300hp optimax!~!

1BadAction
02-16-2006, 07:47 PM
your welcome al. :p

The Big Al
02-16-2006, 07:49 PM
http://www.mercuryracing.com/_media/images/products/optimax300xs/large_optimax300xs.jpg

The Big Al
02-16-2006, 07:49 PM
your welcome al. :p
Thanks you ! bad!!!!

150aintenuff
02-17-2006, 12:50 AM
Did I call it that you would play the know it all routine or what. way to be so predictable.

next your going to tell me about the green and silver mk25 :rolleyes: or the sunset orange mk30s.
I only said that BECAUSE YOU said I would... and the MK 25 was orange as well... got one of them as well... i actually liked the multiple color motors added a personal touch in a way... old motors are cool thatway... yu started this.. all i mensioned was more color.. and the new 300 looks GREAT.. just enough flash and zing on the dark background.. I like the new striping on the 300XS.. just dont like the cowling and the 300 alien could be addapted and the 300 mid is way better imo..

150aintenuff
02-17-2006, 12:53 AM
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/6167/02-16-06_1425.jpg
300hp optimax!~!


dude I want that decal.. that is SO AWESOME..

basstamer
02-17-2006, 07:03 AM
SWEEETTTTT! HERE IS A LINK !!!! http://www.mercuryracing.com/news/pressreleases/view.php?newsID=70efdf2ec9b086079795c442636b55fb

1BadAction
02-17-2006, 03:43 PM
dude I want that decal.. that is SO AWESOME..

i tried to snag one but that tag was the only one they had. LOL none of the new brochures have it either, just that pic I snapped. :(

150aintenuff
02-23-2006, 03:53 PM
I think we should pitch a bitch for that decal....