which one is the better choice for fun boating and poker runs

What kind of boat?

big cc 300x cat 2.5 or 225pm 110+

30 AMT

I would go with the 300xs. Speed of the 2.5s with the reliably of the 225s and oil injection. They should run well over 100mph.

225 Promax

I would say if you want fun and reliable go with the 225. You will pick up a couple miles per hour with the 2.5 and 300's but at a HUGE increase in price and also maintenence. Remember outboards unlike big blocks can run WOT all day long.

Jon

I agree Audiofn, except go with the 300x's, they should be about 4-$5,000 more per engine over the 225's, speed will increase greatly with an extra 100 h.p. per engine.

now mercury has a 5 year warrenty on some of there motors as long as there are not used for charter captin's or put on the race .. don't think they care about poker boats

just by chance i have it right here.. LOL

no merc race but

optimax 90-225hp 5year
4 stroke 40-225hp 5year