Lets see those Action Marine pics

[BeefKid]

20" at the most

[motorheadbishop]

Thanks guys. .....gettin a new merc 250, what shaft length for these action's?

20" is what it wants originally...

Mine will hopefully have a 12" on it, by next summer, hopefully....

*gotta give Beefy somethin pretty too look at while he's way back there.... LMAO!!!! WHAT!!!!

[BeefKid]

least you can do since i have givin you suck a pretty white cowl to look at the last couple yrs...

[ralfonzoo]

Why would a 250 merc wont run??????......Thats my problem, i dont want to get a 2.5 , where i am now in south america there are no mercury techs or what so ever.....looking for a engine that will last me up tp 5 years with no problems....

[1fastg3]

Why would a 250 merc wont run??????......Thats my problem, i dont want to get a 2.5 , where i am now in south america there are no mercury techs or what so ever.....looking for a engine that will last me up tp 5 years with no problems....

A stock black block 2.5 fishing motor ,I have 75 psi as the highest cylinder and it still runs like a champ

[Hot Shot Merc]

Why would a 250 merc wont run??????......Thats my problem, i dont want to get a 2.5 , where i am now in south america there are no mercury techs or what so ever.....looking for a engine that will last me up tp 5 years with no problems....

You can run that motor(250). Best if its a 20" but its not ideal due to lack of rpms and extra weight in the aft. Just get a prop for top end with real high pitch to go fast and a smaller pitch prop for all around play for carrying a load(people,full tank fuel,coolers ect).

[ralfonzoo]

Will it run close to 85 mph with a 250???....And what is a good prop for top end......Thanks!

[Hot Shot Merc]

Will it run close to 85 mph with a 250???....And what is a good prop for top end......Thanks!

It should run 85 depending on what lower unit you run and gear ratio. If you run a 3.0 ltr sportmaster and 1.62 to 1 ratio I would run a 32-34 pitch for top end and a 28-30 for carrying a load and all around play. Your problem is your stuck in the low rpm range and want stay off the limiter if you can. Wich 250 model are you thinking about getting?

[ralfonzoo]

250 Pro Xs with a 20 tm........How about the 225, could save me some bucks...

[Hot Shot Merc]

Get the Torque master coned and low water pickup to get the prop highth to the surface. And a 6" set back/jack plate.

[1fastg3]

I was thinking about what your saying about a year ago , 250 or 300xs , with a 250 or 300xs you can Ride 4 people and run 75 to 85 Give or take a few , But like Hot shot said there no Top end with the 3.0L .. I think Most 3.0L top out at 85-90 ?

this is all up to you , Just input , I have a 250 3.0L at the shop and Its crossed my mind

The 2.5 fishing motor Works best for me everytime 90 to 92 mph and its simple 29 SRX 18 action

I am just happy you Picked a ACTION MARINE

[ralfonzoo]

Get the Torque master coned and low water pickup to get the prop highth to the surface. And a 6" set back/jack plate.

Many thanks Hot Shot, i will be back with some more Q's......

[BeefKid]

Will it run close to 85 mph with a 250???....And what is a good prop for top end......Thanks!

yes... mine ran 83 with a stock 200 omc... i ran a 34 et

[ralfonzoo]

I was thinking about what your saying about a year ago , 250 or 300xs , with a 250 or 300xs you can Ride 4 people and run 75 to 85 Give or take a few , But like Hot shot said there no Top end with the 3.0L .. I think Most 3.0L top out at 85-90 ?

this is all up to you , Just input , I have a 250 3.0L at the shop and Its crossed my mind

The 2.5 fishing motor Works best for me everytime 90 to 92 mph and its simple 29 SRX 18 action

I am just happy you Picked a ACTION MARINE

Thanks, i think 80 to 85 is enough for me....

[magnum2.5]

BEEF , here is my new ride...17" ACTION 3-ltr 225+ offshore snoot, CCMC reeds, velocity stacks, dry stacked 20" w/ lwp, just got a 29 SRX will test this week-end...very cool boat...