Better than most on fuel mileage, hauls the folks around great. The 250 is heavy, but so are the four strokes. Mercury motors all run strong top end IMPO. Too much prop in big seas is a no-no with any motor. I don't venture offshore much. Not much over 30 miles out when I do go and not if the weather isn't going my way. Hurts my back.. LOL! Maybe a 175 Opti with the 2.5L powerhead would be better suited for the boat, but I like the power and the boat handles it, so why change..
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1996 -19' NV Flats 115 Mercury 4-stroke
1983 -20' Wellcraft Center Console 250 XS
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