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 08-01-2008, 01:55 PM

Seacrets · #8 08-01-2008, 07:10 PM

Saltwater Series are not Optis. MJ, you might want to consider wing nuts on your motor mount bolts. All kidding aside, those motors are tough. I think BS will tell you the same. If you don't have to put the throttle handle on the dash all the time the fuel consumption should be okay. I know what I would do if I had a heavy Sea Ox. Let's face it, most 2 stroke engines aren't very good on gas. Catch a few more fish to pay for the gas.

macojoe · #9 08-01-2008, 08:24 PM

See Saw See Saw See Saw What am I to do?? Time is money right now!! Fluke will be done this week till next year, Bass have been slow for even the best of the crowd, Sea Bass & Scup are now on the menu but not paying a ton.
I guess I will see what happens Sunday and decide then? Come on bigrunner!

Seacrets · #10 08-02-2008, 04:48 AM

Good luck guy.