Mercury Serial Number HELP

OT998385

Here is all I can find:

HIGH PERFORMANCE DFI 20" STD TM RH 2.0:1 2.5 XS L TM

How can I find the year and HP?

Thank you in advance

Without tryin look it up a 2.5 xs is prob the 200xs

Shows a manufacturer date of 9/24/2004. Optimax Model number is 1922476DH. Looking for that model number shows rated at 168kw or 225 hp.

So I'd guess 225xs

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Originally Posted by RSWORDS

Shows a manufacturer date of 9/24/2004. Optimax Model number is 1922476DH. Looking for that model number shows rated at 168kw or 225 hp.

So I'd guess 225xs

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Wouldnt that b a 3.0 tho?

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Originally Posted by Merc 2.5

Wouldnt that b a 3.0 tho?

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No. The merc racing 225 2.5 was available one or two years if I remember right. It's a 2.5 opti with 6800 rpm limiter on a 3.0 mid. Im going by the limited info and memory though so I'm sure someone smart will have a better answer

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Originally Posted by RSWORDS

No. The merc racing 225 2.5 was available one or two years if I remember right. I'm sure someone smart will have a better answer

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Haha. Ok I was just thinkin the 2.5xs they only made few yrs was the 200xs but hell no tellin bout merc

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Originally Posted by Merc 2.5

Haha. Ok I was just thinkin the 2.5xs they only made few yrs was the 200xs but hell no tellin bout merc

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The one thing you can say about mercury.... they are constantly inconsistent

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Originally Posted by TraceF3

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Yep that's the 2.5 225xs

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Originally Posted by RSWORDS

Yep that's the 2.5 225xs

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Thanks for helping narrow it down.

I researched it last night. Only built in 1 year, 2005. 225 HP / 6800 limiter. Has a 3L bass mid and a coned TM 2:1. Also would come with a fresh 1.87:1 SM.

Everything I could find was positive. Opinions seemed to think the motor makes closer to 240 HP.

It has 70 hours. Clean as new. What's it worth realistically being so "unique"?