Why do people run the 2.5s instead of the 300s? Any advantages of having 2.5s over the 300s? Any disadvantages (other than HP)? I really dont know the difference between the 2 motors except the displacement and HP.

Weight

Price, length and lack of offshore bracket was what I heard.

What accounts for the weight savings?

280 hp is 375#, 300 is 635# depending on year and all that.

This ones my favorite 24 out there.. Tried to catch up with him at LOTO this weekend but he was an early riser I guess.

Mike's 24 is the nicest outboard skater ever built. The detail is amazing. We ran with him up in Sarasota during the offshore race weekend. Runs strong and flys level.

300 Promaxs are 465#s each according to Mercury