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    225 Promax VS 225 Black Max

    Looking for some advice. I have a Laveycraft 20.2 ModVP with a 97, 225 Promax, with a Sporty and a Baker Rampage tunnel with 89, 225 Black Max with Bob's lower, see pics. I really like the ride and handling of the lighter weight Baker. Besides the fuel injection are there any notable differences in the 2 motors? Both have about 150 hours on them and are mostly stock from what I can tell. I am trying to decide if I should do a motor swap. I want the Baker to be as fast as possible. I will be selling the Laveycraft.




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    The Promax is a 2.5 liter steel bore engine, and the BlackMax is a 2.4 liter with I believe chrome lined bores... Both are good engines that last a real loong time all things being equal... Performance wise the ProMax will certainly be a stronger engine with better fuel economy...
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    That cat is gorgeous!
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    Post some more pics of that Baker. Cool boat

    Yes, you'll notice a difference between the motors when propped right
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    That blue and white boat would be really nice with a 300 pro max on it.
    Nice anyway but just saying.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fast fun 2 View Post
    That cat is gorgeous!


    But what is with the rope tied to steering wheel?
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    Quote Originally Posted by patchesII View Post
    Cool boat

    Yes, you'll notice a difference between the motors when propped right
    IMPO, The PM is an awesome motor

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    Which lake were those pictures taken from. Looks like either Naciamento or Lake San Antonio, Anderson, Coyote. The dock looks like San Antonio.

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    Did mercury make a 225 blackmax after 1981 or 2?
    90 Vegas 89 200 78mph

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    I just picked her up last week in SoCal. Only have a few pics so far. Pics are from Lake Berryessa near Napa. I was told the BM is a 225 but I think it is a 200. Looking forward to getting the PM on it. That motor starts and runs great! Rope on wheel? No handle or cleats to tie to, yet.










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    Quote Originally Posted by Ted Stryker View Post
    The Promax is a 2.5 liter steel bore engine, and the BlackMax is a 2.4 liter with I believe chrome lined bores... Both are good engines that last a real loong time all things being equal... Performance wise the ProMax will certainly be a stronger engine with better fuel economy...
    I like the Laveycraft better.

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    The "ProMax" engines were offered in 150, 200, and 225 in the 2.5 displacement...
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    Quote Originally Posted by 200VEGAS View Post
    Did mercury make a 225 blackmax after 1981 or 2?
    That early 225 blackmax was just a crank rated 200. When the HP ratings changed from crank rated to prop rated it became the 200. To my knowledge they didn't make a 225 in '89.
    Last edited by gregpro50; 10-30-2011 at 08:52 AM.
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    Thanks for all the input guys. I have been involved in several forums, both cars and boats and by far, S&F has the best people, hands down! So hard to find such a large group of guys who love the same thing. Cool, fast boats that don't cost a fortune. I am really grateful for being turned on to S&F.

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    I am really grateful for being turned on to S&F.
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