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Mercury Racing ProductsMercury Racing — OptiMax 250XS

Mercury Racing — OptiMax 250XS: Key Features
Mercury Racing OptiMax 250XS Outboard Motor
  • Mercury Racing custom designed pistons and o-ring cylinder heads, with special combustion chambers.
  • 3.0L (185 CID) powerhead delivers unmatched power, performance, durability and reliability.
  • High performance cylinder liners, featuring race-derived transfer and exhaust ports with hand-ground boost ports, increase power and performance.
  • High performance rubber coated reed blocks cushion five-petal, single-stage carbon fiber reeds for enhanced reed life without sacrificing performance.
  • A unique two-stage direct-injection system atomizes fuel into small, uniform particles, resulting with a complete and instantaneous combustion.
  • Injects the fuel/air mixture into the combustion chamber at 95 psi (15 psi higher fuel/air differential than standard DFI or OptiMax product) for enhanced high rpm running quality
  • PCM 555 microprocessor provides maximum power and fuel economy.
  • Comes standard with the SC1000 System Monitor and hardware that enables a single data cable to connect an assortment of SmartCraft System gauges for both single and multi-engine applications.
  • SmartCraft SC1000 system monitor and optional system link gauges provide real-time, up-to-the-minute data, including fuel flow, fuel range, fuel used, RPM, water depth, trim angle, water pressure and battery voltage.
  • The SmartCraft Engine Guardian system monitors engine functions for early indications of problems that could lead to engine damage.
  • The 60-amp belt driven alternator is the most powerful in its class.
  • Electronic multipoint lubrication system delivers precise amounts of oil where and when it's needed.
  • Solid engine mounts improve engine response and overall boat performance at higher speeds.
  • Torque Master and Sport Master gearcases feature a heavy-duty propshaft for enhanced durability.
  • Torque Master and Fleet Master gearcases feature dual water pickups (mounted on the nose of the torpedo and strut) for improved cooling, enhancing engine durability and overall performance.

Mercury Racing — OptiMax 250XS: Specifications
Propshaft Rated Horsepower (HP / kW): 250/187
Full Throttle RPM Range: 5000-5800
Cylinders: V-6 (60 degree vee)
Displacement (CID/cc): 185/3032
Bore & Stroke (in): 3.63/3.00
Bore & Stroke (mm): 92/76
Fuel Induction System: 2-Stage Direct Fuel Injection
Ignition System: Digital Inductive
Charging System: 60-amp (846 watt) w/Voltage Regulator
Gear Ratio: 1.75:1
Lubrication System: Electronic Multipoint
Recommended Oil: Mercury Premium Plus TC-W3
Fuel Requirements: 92 Octane (R+M)/2 Unleaded (98 RON)
Rotation: Left or Right Hand (FM), Right Hand (SM, TM)
Shaft Length (inches): 20, 25, or 30
Shaft Length (mm): 508, 635, or 762
Weight (lbs / kg): 505/229 (L (TM, SM)); 217/235 (XL (FM)); 534/242 (XXL (FM))
Warranty: One-year limited warranty for recreational boating and three-year limited corrosion warranty. One-year limited Mercury Product Protection Plan available.
SmartCraft: Yes
CARB Star Rating: 2

Please call us at 530-877-1766 for more information
regarding the Mercury Racing OptiMax 250XS.

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Last Updated: 28-May-04