I just pulled the trigger....

[hotdaddy27]

ON A BRAND NEW 300XS!!!

I love the sound and mid range of the 280 ROS, but I really need the low end grunt from the big block stroker (it seems as though I always have a boat-full and I hate putting the strain on the 2.5).

I may have completely lost it.....Boating has become my drug!

I went with the sport master gear case. I hear that the tmasters do real well on the 2100, but the nose cone is a must, and I don't want to go welding and epoxying on a brand new L/U.

I am going to use it a lot to get out of the break in period, and then I will start pushing the limits....High 80's would put a smile on my face for days:drool:

I have a sweet 2.5 280 for sale. I had it completely gone thru by the local Merc dealer in May and have only used it maybe a dozen times since. Compression is perfect and it should be right around the 100 hour mark.

Just figured I would share my excitement with you guys.

[boatman4021]

Now I can sell you a prop that you can turn! boatman

[winter]

DAWG!!! Lucky lucky DAWG! Sooo, you gonna tell us how much scratch that cost ya? ;) Thanks for helping the economy! :bigthumb:

[hotdaddy27]

15,350 shipped!

Winter....I have been contributing to a strong economy for years...gotta love your toys!

Boatman, what do you think would run best on this beast?

[kct11]

i told you that you would............ i am still holding off and looking for a used one or a 300x. btw, congrats.

[kct11]

$15,300.... you must have a dealer receiving it for you for free? i am looking at 14,900 + shipping+ 500 to recieve and install(required) + what ever a adapter and a hub kit cost........not to mention a new prop.

[claupie]

15,350 shipped!

Winter....I have been contributing to a strong economy for years...gotta love your toys!

Boatman, what do you think would run best on this beast?
Is it a 2008..If so you got yourself a very good deal... :bigthumb:
Where did you get it from??
Congrats !!! :cheers:

[hotdaddy27]

i told you that you would............ i am still holding off and looking for a used one or a 300x. btw, congrats.

I must admit, you were right!

I know that they say the 300x had a little bit more up top than the 300xs, but do your wallet the favor and look for an xs. The fuel savings that I will get from this motor justifies the added expense. 40% more efficient than its predecessor, which is probably around 50%-60% better than the all out race 280!

I will let you know if the hype is true. Everyone I have spoken to swears that a tank of fuel lasts twice as long with these xs motors (including some very reputable guys on this site).

[boatman4021]

What gear ratio are you getting? boatman

[hotdaddy27]

sportmaster l/u. I believe that is 1.62.

[kct11]

from what i hear the xs is only better on fuel at cruisning speeds and at wot they use about the same amount. i want a xs, but i am the guy that is either in a no wake zone or running wot..... if you know what i mean. i should be able to find a nice used early 300x for about 6k less than a new xs. i dunno what will happen.

[claupie]

ON A BRAND NEW 300XS!!!

I love the sound and mid range of the 280 ROS, but I really need the low end grunt from the big block stroker (it seems as though I always have a boat-full and I hate putting the strain on the 2.5).

I may have completely lost it.....Boating has become my drug!

I went with the sport master gear case. I hear that the tmasters do real well on the 2100, but the nose cone is a must, and I don't want to go welding and epoxying on a brand new L/U.

I am going to use it a lot to get out of the break in period, and then I will start pushing the limits....High 80's would put a smile on my face for days:drool:

I have a sweet 2.5 280 for sale. I had it completely gone thru by the local Merc dealer in May and have only used it maybe a dozen times since. Compression is perfect and it should be right around the 100 hour mark.

Just figured I would share my excitement with you guys.

Post your 2.5 on Sream and Fly..Pretty goog chance you will sell it..

[Blizz]

If you plan on running much above 80 with a stock case be careful of it as that seems to be the magic number for blowout. I know a couple of people will comment about running over that without any problems and i have done it myself more than once, but just be on the watchout. Oh yeah and have fun with your new stroker..

[JUPITER PULSARE]

:cheers Congrats! You've definitly joined the big leagues jumping to the 300xs. It should be interesting to see what kind of top end numbers you can do! You'll have to throw the center windshield in, install a snap on bow cover, and let her rip!!! There have been quite a few people that have installed the 300x/300xs on the 21' Pulsare, but I've still yet to hear real GPS numbers and the handling characteristics over 85 mph???

[hotdaddy27]

If you plan on running much above 80 with a stock case be careful of it as that seems to be the magic number for blowout. I know a couple of people will comment about running over that without any problems and i have done it myself more than once, but just be on the watchout. Oh yeah and have fun with your new stroker..


The sportmaster L/U comes with a cast nose cone (same look as my 280 L/U) so blowout shouldn't be an issue. The sportmaster that I have now was a dream at 82MPH GPS.


Here is a look at the Sportmaster:

http://www.mercuryracing.com/outboards/gearcaseapplications.php

[WILDMAN]

2004 300x Offshore, $12,900. 80-90 hours. Perfect shape!

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t117/Randycorson/100_1028.jpg