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03-09-2012, 05:45 AM

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I run two older 1998 225hp merc promaxes. Great fuel economy and 100s' of hours of run time. If you want to go cheaper 200hp carb motors can be had cheap.

Yup,

I agree. Nothing wrong with Johnson/evinrude, just seems parts are cheaper/more plentiful for the mercs.

03-09-2012, 10:49 AM

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Personally I like the merc 250EFI, they are thirsty, but reliable, and relatively inexpensive. Plus they are not hard to modify for more power.

My friend Lee (Ospreyproduction on S&F) had over 800 hrs on his 250s'. They will run forever, but , like you stated they like fuel.

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