Is Mercury OptiMax 2 stroke or 4 stroke?
Mercury sells 4-strokes from 4 hp to 275 hp (including its Verado line) and OptiMax direct injection 2-strokes from 75 hp to 225 hp.
How many hours will an OptiMax last?
Most of the Mercury OptiMax motors will have an average life span of upper 900’s to 1300 hours depending upon how well they were maintained. That’s not saying they won’t run past that, but that’s about when we see most of the major issues surfacing.
Is the Mercury Pro XS a 4-stroke?
The new 4-stroke Mercury Pro XS replaces the 2-stroke OptiMax series of engines which have been discontinued. Like the OptiMax, the Pro XS specializes in having high low-end torque and lightweight.
How do I get hours on my Mercury Optimax?
There are three ways to check hours on a Mercury Outboard—engine diagnostics, a gauge on the boat’s console, or an after-market engine hour meter. Some boaters rely on the old-school method of pen and paper logging. We believe manual logging has a lot of value, but today is best coupled with electronic methods.
Can you still buy a Mercury OptiMax?
In May 2018, Mercury Marine discontinued manufacturing all of its 2-stroke engines, commonly called the OptiMax series.
What is the difference between a Mercury and a Mercury Pro XS?
The 200 HP from Mercury comes as a 3.4 V6 and the Pro XS version is the 4.6 V8, making for a really powerful albeit heavy 200 HP outboard. Also, this means there are several SKU’s in the 200 range because the 200 Pro XS is offered with a 4.8” (1.85) gear case or Torque Master (1.75).
What kind of engine does the Optimax 300xs have?
Mercury Racing is all about passion for perfection and the pursuit of peak performance, the OptiMax 300XS is no exception. The heart of this beast is 3.2 liter V-6 powerhead featuring a stroked and precision-balanced crankshaft, maximized for power and performance.
What kind of engine does a Mercury Optimax have?
Mercury’s most powerful OptiMax is at home winging anglers to their favorite fishing hot spot or pulling the kids on the tube. With multiple shaft lengths, gearcase styles, and gear ratios, the versatile engine is fit for virtually any application. The 3.2 Liter V-6 powerhead features a stroked and balanced crankshaft for an honest 300+ h.p.
Why buy a Mercury Pro XS® outboard?
3.4L V6 and 4.6L V8 Mercury Pro XS® outboards are engineered for those boaters who demand ultimate performance – anglers competing on the highly competitive tournament trails and powerboaters who simply crave speed and acceleration.
What kind of motor does a Mercury Pro XS 175 have?
Maintenance Resources Find a Dealer Pro XS 175 – 300hp 3.4L V6 and 4.6L V8 Mercury Pro XS® outboards are engineered for those boaters who demand ultimate performance – anglers competing on the highly competitive tournament trails and powerboaters who simply crave speed and acceleration.