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07-21-2007, 12:30 PM
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Merc 300 Verado vs 300 Optimax vs 2.5 OS
Outboard Experts,
I am in need of an education and would like any comments. I am thinking about acquiring a 30ish Skater Cat. I would like to put a pair of newer outboards on the hull. Is there a clear favorite between 300 optimax, 300 verado, 2.5 OS, or other high performance OB? Also does anyone have an idea of the pricing for each of these motors? I appreciate any guidance.
Thanks
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07-21-2007, 12:39 PM
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SeaRay Sundancer
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SW Missouri
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In the Slow Lane
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300xs.....about 130lbs lighter than a verado and can be had with high performance lowers for high speed. IMO
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07-21-2007, 12:48 PM
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Location: nokomis florida
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97 Ocean Express 33 Super Sport/ 04 STV Euro / 30 ft Pro Line sport fishermen-21 Shadow 300 XS-24 ft Party Barge
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i think you need to tell us what the intent is? speed,gas mileage, reliability, price ?? as each has their own advantage
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07-21-2007, 11:25 PM
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I am not all that concerned about gas mileage...unless it is absolutly aweful. I would rank my preferneces as such: reliability, speed, price, gas mileage. I have heard very mixed reviews about the 2.5 OS. I am a little hesitant to get into a motor that needs to be in the shop often. I noticed the verado is heavier than the optimax, yet it is a smaller v-6. The bottom line is I would like a setup that can get me close to 100 and wouldn't break often. Is there a big price diffrential on the three motors? Thanks again for the help.
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07-21-2007, 11:46 PM
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Bilge Rat
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Austin,Texas
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The 2.5 offshore is designed and built for that application. . Verado is not suited, the 300 could be made to work. Check and see e what the manufactures recommend of the boat you choose recommends.
Jim
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07-22-2007, 08:16 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Cape Coral, FL
Posts: 2,010
30' Motion, 21 Liberator Flats, 22' Glassmaster with a Diesel Outboard!
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The new 300xs! Great gas milage, good relability, and will do 100+ on a 30ft motion, skater or spectre.
Mine with 300x's will do 104.
Hope this helps!
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07-22-2007, 08:56 AM
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Location: nokomis florida
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97 Ocean Express 33 Super Sport/ 04 STV Euro / 30 ft Pro Line sport fishermen-21 Shadow 300 XS-24 ft Party Barge
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the 300 XS is the way to go,heres a great deal on them http://www.joco'smarine.com..../ . while the 2.5 O/S is badd ass, their old ,not made after 05... the xs runs good ,shift, mileage, reliable
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07-22-2007, 01:23 PM
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Thanks to all that replied. I will look into the 300xs.
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07-24-2007, 12:22 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Lake St. Clair
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33' Powerplay triple 2.5's
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I know I'm late, but the 300xs is the hands down winner. Have fun!!
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