Mercury 150 vs Mercury 150 Pro XS

**Riverratt** · 08-30-2020, 07:23 PM

I am thinking about ordering a new 21' Tritoon and considering upgrading from the normal 150 Mercury four stroke to the 150 pro xs since it is only a couple of hundred dollars more. it seams the pro xs is more for a bass boat but I would think the tritoon would benefit from the extra bottom end torque plus better charging system. For those that are familiar with these motors is there any reason that I should not upgrade to the pro xs? It seams like they are a little extra horsepower at the prop also.

**David** · 08-30-2020, 08:39 PM

Interesting the Pro XS has 2.08 gears and the regular 1.92. 2.08 would be better for a toon

**mjw930** · 08-30-2020, 08:48 PM

Step up to the 175 Pro XS, it’s a strong 175 and the V6 makes a ton of torque.

**Riverratt** · 08-30-2020, 09:25 PM

The boat I am looking at is only rated for a 150

**JBS** · 08-31-2020, 06:55 AM

I've seen several boats powered with the 150. Everything I've heard has been positive. Hopefully some owners will chime in with some real world experience.

**David** · 08-31-2020, 07:24 AM

Wavetowave has their Grandsport to 80 with a 150. Not too shabby

**mjw930** · 08-31-2020, 08:00 AM

99.999% of these 150 HP toons have Yamaha 150’s hanging off the back so finding Mercury experience may be a challenge.

**Riverratt** · 08-31-2020, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by mjw930

99.999% of these 150 HP toons have Yamaha 150’s hanging off the back so finding Mercury experience may be a challenge.

That is exactly why I am leaning towards the Lowe since they offer the Mercury. All the other brands want to supply Yamaha.

**gotboostedvr6** · 08-31-2020, 06:09 PM

Get the largest gearcase with lowest ratio you can. Make sure it has the large barrel and 15 spline. This is imperative.

**JBS** · 09-01-2020, 05:53 AM

I would go with the ProXS. Lower gears,solid mounts,and LWP. for just a little more money. The Wave dude put up some good numbers with an Allison .

**InjectorService** · 09-01-2020, 11:10 AM

Local dealer here sells a ton. Do it. Won't be disappointed. For a couple hundred go ProXS

**JBS** · 09-06-2020, 07:36 PM

Darn guys, I thought there would be more interest.

**Riverratt** · 09-16-2020, 08:15 PM

Well I pulled the trigger and ordered it with the 150 Pro XS

**InjectorService** · 09-17-2020, 12:50 PM

Lets see some pictures when it comes in!

**ProComp** · 09-17-2020, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by Riverratt

Well I pulled the trigger and ordered it with the 150 Pro XS

If the Pro XS really has solid motor mounts it will vibrate the crap out of the toon, trust me I threw a 200 XS on mine. Fourstroke it quieter and nicer on a toon.