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150 Pro XS Optimax opinions
Posted on 6/11/23 at 8:53 am
Posted on 6/11/23 at 8:53 am
My ‘02 XR6 has been a good one but it’s developing issues I just don’t want to deal with so I’m swap out to something
Got a line on a ‘17 150 with around 150 hours, clean as a whistle. Going test ride it today to see if I’ll pursue further
Opinions from owners, good or bad.
Got a line on a ‘17 150 with around 150 hours, clean as a whistle. Going test ride it today to see if I’ll pursue further
Opinions from owners, good or bad.
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Posted on 6/11/23 at 9:35 am to DTRooster
I have a 2012 150 pro xs and love it
Posted on 6/11/23 at 10:27 am to PT24-7
Yep no issues with mine. Great motor so far
Posted on 6/11/23 at 12:07 pm to DTRooster
They're awesome. The last of the real lightweight power dense low cost 2 strokes made.
I really wish they still made them.
I really wish they still made them.
Posted on 6/11/23 at 2:05 pm to DTRooster
I'd get the 4 stroke. Had both.
Posted on 6/11/23 at 6:27 pm to down time
Got a reason other than it’s quieter?
Posted on 6/11/23 at 7:53 pm to DTRooster
I will say that all 3 outboard blow-aparts I've been 1st hand party to were 250 pro xs opti's.
I really wish they still made them. The power to weight ratio and fuel economy is amazing. They are peak performance outboard tech IMO
Eta: actually two 250's and a 115
I really wish they still made them. The power to weight ratio and fuel economy is amazing. They are peak performance outboard tech IMO
Eta: actually two 250's and a 115
This post was edited on 6/11/23 at 8:26 pm
Posted on 6/11/23 at 9:13 pm to DTRooster
Have had three. They were all great.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 8:09 am to AlxTgr
I have a '15 150 Pro XS and love it.
Have it on a Bass Cat Sabre and she flies. Have seen a top speed of 69.2 and will run low to mid 60's with 2 people and a tournament load.
Have it on a Bass Cat Sabre and she flies. Have seen a top speed of 69.2 and will run low to mid 60's with 2 people and a tournament load.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 8:41 am to DTRooster
Thought they dropped the "Optimax" some time ago. I thought the 150 4stroke and the Pro XS were the same motor just with different gearing and tuned up a bit. Like the Yammy 4stroke and the SHO
Posted on 6/12/23 at 9:05 am to Saskwatch
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Thought they dropped the "Optimax" some time ago.
They did when they stopped making them
I believe he's asking for opinions on the previous 2 stroke motor. They rebranded to the "Pro XS" name for their 4 strokes when they stopped making 2 strokes. I'm a 2-stroke guy. In my opinion there's no greater outboard sound on the water than an Optimax / Pro XS 150 hole shot. Even considering the new V8's. The big block 2 strokes don't sound as good.
I agree with a post above regarding power to weight ratio and fuel efficiency. The new 4 strokes aren't as fuel efficient as the opti / pro xs 2 strokes.
This post was edited on 6/12/23 at 9:08 am
Posted on 6/12/23 at 9:07 am to TheBoo
quote:I was that guy. I've come around to the 4 stroke. I have never felt more mid range in a boat ever.
I'm a 2-stroke guy. In my opinion there's no greater outboard sound on the water than an Optimax / Pro XS 150 hole shot. Even considering the new V8's.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 9:11 am to AlxTgr
I have nothing against 4 strokes and I'm impressed by the current offerings in the market, but if I were in the market for a new boat I'd be inclined to buy used and go after a 2 stroke.
This post was edited on 6/12/23 at 10:33 am
Posted on 6/12/23 at 10:24 am to TheBoo
I’d be hard pressed to find one in better shape so I’m doing the deal. Pretty sure I have black Betty sold so out of pocket won’t be bad at all for a 15 year and hundreds of hours runtime upgrade.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 2:40 pm to DTRooster
All Optimax owners should be mechanically inclined. There'a always something to repair, replace, or maintain. Great motors, but I'll take a new Verado any day over an Opti.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 2:43 pm to Novastar
quote:I never needed to do anything with the 3 of mine.
All Optimax owners should be mechanically inclined. There'a always something to repair, replace, or maintain.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 2:49 pm to AlxTgr
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I never needed to do anything with the 3 of mine.
That's great. How many hours were on your engines?
Posted on 6/12/23 at 3:00 pm to DTRooster
If nothing else they're cheap and easy to repair relative to the rest of the market.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 3:02 pm to Novastar
quote:I could not tell you. It's something I probably knew on each at the time. I've been through a bunch of boats in the last 20 years.
That's great. How many hours were on your engines?
Posted on 6/12/23 at 4:35 pm to Novastar
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Optimax
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There'a always something to repair,
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I'll take a new Verado
You serious, Clark?
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