2000 225 EFI Merc Salt Water Series

macojoe · #1 07-31-2008, 07:53 PM

What do we know about these??? There is a guy on another board that is almost giving it away, and I wonder why??

I’m the second owner of the boat and motor that I bought in the fall of 05. When I bought the boat the motor had 127 hrs on it and no repairs listed with Mercury. The boat was at the dealer for over two years since it was traded. That’s why it has such low hours (less then 200). The motor runs flawlessly and comes with all controls and the ram for steering.

THEFERMANATOR · #2 07-31-2008, 08:47 PM

The only real downside to em is they are THIRSTY, fuel and oil. Good solid engines, but at $4 a gallon not many are signing up for an engine that will burn 15-18 GPH at cruise. These ridiculous fuel prices have dropped the market for the larger 2 strokes.

phatdaddy · #3 07-31-2008, 10:39 PM

Is that the same as the opti? i think merc had some problems with them up until 02,03.
Ferm's right, anytime you make horsepower, you burn fuel.

THEFERMANATOR · #4 07-31-2008, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by phatdaddy

Is that the same as the opti? i think merc had some problems with them up until 02,03.
Ferm's right, anytime you make horsepower, you burn fuel.

It's probably not an OPTI. OPTI's(even the problem years) are bringing good money right now. The basic EFI's are about as reliable as they get, but drink like a fish.

macojoe · #5 08-01-2008, 12:30 AM

Thanks Guys!

I really do not have the cash right now, but this thing could be had for $2500 I am sure!! And to move up to something so new for so cheap, I thought I would try to figure out if I could.
You must be right cause some one asked him why he is selling he said

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Just looking for better fuel Eco, the 225 does pretty good and runs like a champ but I got a great deal on the 250 I couldn't pass it up.

randlemanboater · #6 08-01-2008, 12:10 PM

You haven't even run the "new" motor you just put on have you MJ?

macojoe · #7 09-06-2008, 10:14 AM

Thanks!! The person never got back to me so I guess its gone.

Glad to see another Ox owner!!

Perfidiajoe · #8 09-06-2008, 10:43 AM

I got the Ox when I got rid of the v20, i REALLY LIKE THIS BOAT!

macojoe · #9 09-06-2008, 01:15 PM

Same here, I sold the V and got the OX and I to am very very happy with it! I bought a hard top for it and added trim tabs, as I was told these boats must have trim tabs for best performance!
Well I have been in some crap that I would have banged all the way home in the V and this thing is like riding on a cloud!

Mine is a converted Seadrive with bracket, so I have the full transom. I just really need to save for some good power! I had a 225 Eveinrude but it was old and had many problems. I got a great deal on a fresh water 175 Merc, and that's whats on there right now. It does mid 20's just fine but that said it is the smallest motor I would want on there!! I will up grade when money allows, but till then this will be fine.

Perfidiajoe · #10 09-06-2008, 03:21 PM

I bought mine this past winter, It had a hard top W/ canvas, full transom W/ bracket, bennett tabs, & hydraulic steering. It's a 1987 the guy burned the power head. I had my 1995 Merc which neded rings, so I did rings & bearings, Bought some parts here & there to extend to 25 inch shaft from 20 inch. New merc controls & cables (Blown motor was OMC) Had to buy some parts for the steering. Then I found the gas tank was NG I pulled the deck, Not impossible on this boat, Had another tank made, & powder coated. Repaired one crack in the top frame. Used my electronics 10 year old chart plotter, 3 year old FF, his (came with boat) VHF S.H. Nova, My antenna. Bought an aluminum Trailer used of course, & I'm done for this year. Used the boat every weekend this year except this one. Spent about $8000. - $9000. total for everything, I love the boat, I believe it was not too much for what I have now. If you need information or just an opinion you can E-Mail me. I even have original owners manual. [email protected] Good luck, Joe