Mercury question ?

[Motv18]

2.5 200

simply less nla stuff. And common parts are in stock. To far back are great motors just harder to find parts sometimes.

An 80’s merc block force or sears 2.4 are real sleepers often cheep.

A hp goal would help some and max rpm.

[Merc 2.5]

All of the answers r good , I'll add this , cause my pockets wasnt deep enuff to grab up a promax or a 260 , just get u a ff block have it ported 260 specs and choose what kinda front u wanna run , efi,horn, carbs, and u will b pleasantly surprised ,
My ff block is a little bit stronger than a promax for half the cost

[Mercman80]

All of the answers r good , I'll add this , cause my pockets wasnt deep enuff to grab up a promax or a 260 , just get u a ff block have it ported 260 specs and choose what kinda front u wanna run , efi,horn, carbs, and u will b pleasantly surprised ,
My ff block is a little bit stronger than a promax for half the cost

if I want an "ff" block what year and model merc am I looking for ...like a stock 200 or what? And where is the ff I know there is some numbers in the plug thing and a stamp where block meets the f/ half ...but where would I look for the ff

[Mercman80]

I found a nice mariner 150 94 model ...carb ...but if I want to put a horn intake should I start with an efi or does it mater .Sorry for all the questions but there is not many places you can get answers to questions like this I appreciate all the help and advice

[Merc 2.5]

Its behind throttle arm also , the 200 xri was ff alot of times , and later 200. Late 90s

[Merc 2.5]

150 wont b worth putting a horn on imo , lots lots work needs b done and a very light boat, stick with 2.5. at least a 2.4 but again if 2.4 is chrome it limits u unless u got really deep pockets

[Mercman80]

Ok so the 150 is what a 2.0 ...what's the 2.5 91 and newer 200 or 175 or what

[Mercman80]

found this on craigs list almost 4000.00 but said new rebuild add said it was ff ....good to start with? And is it fair price and what would be good mods to do ?

[Motv18]

For a running 2.5 200 not bad, if not running I.e needs stator switch box or injection stuff nah.

It it could be great but I always wonder why when I see rebuild and no time or only x miles on cars.

The 150 mariner is probably 2.0 that would take a lot to get there could build a decent 175-180. if it’s still the 2.4 I forget the flip over year might look into it, but a lot of block work often more then a budget or beginner can tackle.

[rock]

I had a ski Eagle once and it was no lightweight. Had a 260 with tight heads but I really think you would have better luck with a 3.0. Probably even an Optimax. Torque is king on anything with a little weight to it and a 3.0 Opti will give you both torque and ridiculous economy. Just another opinion.

Rock

[Mercman80]

Rock I thought about that too but you think of hot rod or go fast boat optimax don't really come to mind for me and maybe Im missing out I have never had one but they just don't seem to have the performance following like the other v6 merc but that's just my thoughts I may be wrong but thanks for the input

[flabum1017]

Rock I thought about that too but you think of hot rod or go fast boat optimax don't really come to mind for me and maybe Im missing out I have never had one but they just don't seem to have the performance following like the other v6 merc but that's just my thoughts I may be wrong but thanks for the input

Opti's do good....

[Mercman80]

Looks like they are going good in that pic and I'm sure I'd love the money I'd save ,boat dock gas prices are crazy

[tlwjkw]

tha answer you seek for a "slightly heavy" ride can be found ona "bullet forum".. most on there were die hard "hot rod motor" guys.. "WERE" but now tha thing is tha 3 liter mercs except for a few with deep pockets that are able ta build real stem winder 2.5's and such.... jmo.

and a bullet ain't that heavy!

[patchesII]

Rock is right. I’d be looking for a 250 or 300 XS. They don’t turn as many rpm but they do turn big props. The Seebold Eagle is a relatively heavy hull and will benefit from the added torque. Bonus points for not having to worry about nicasil or expensive rings and pistons