2.5 offshore's vs 300x's
 

If looking at a 30 spectre which would you prefer and why ? 1997 Merc 2.5 Offshores with new powerheads, and sportsmaster lowers, or 2003 300x's.

Re: 2.5 offshore's vs 300x's
 

Hard to argue with PowerBoat test with the 300's. Turn key pretty sweet if you ask me. I know nothing but if I had the choice that would be mine. :evilb:

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300x's , no mixing of oil... Will also run 98 to 104 depending on conditions and load....( true GPS )

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97's are the old style motor "260" not even a comparison. No alternator lots of dead batteries. It would be a different story if you were talking about 280 2.5's with the alternators and mororola system.

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No question, 300x's. Newer motor, fewer problems. :cool:

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Had Both almost, 99 ProMax and 99 2.5's. Boat rode flater with 2.5's but the Promax's used less fuel and only 5 mph slower. 20-20 hind site I should have stuck with the ProMax. IMO.

Re: 2.5 offshore's vs 300x's
 

If Ya Want Turn Key Go With The 300's But Those 2.5 Are Badd Ass But High Maintenance But Are High In Rpm With Some Twisting. My 2 Cents 300's

Donz Jr Mike

Re: 2.5 offshore's vs 300x's
 

300x Bad AZZ

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cowisl just changed 2.5's to 300's on his rig...
Those 2.5's have a narrow rpm band to have fun with if I recall.

Re: 2.5 offshore's vs 300x's
 

300 x's. More civil.