Seeking information on the new 4 Stroke 200HP ProXS

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December 11, 2019 at 8:33 pm #680350

JEH in La
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I currently have a 2017 Pantera 2 with a 200HP Optimax ProXS. I normally am seeing between 4-5+ MPG the way I operate my boat on an average trip.
I have an opportunity to re-power to the new V8 200 HP ProXS 4-stroke Mercury. I would like to hear from others with this engine to give me your opinions on this engine including the MPG that I might be seeing if I switch.

Thanks in advance, Jim

December 11, 2019 at 9:25 pm #680351

Bass Cat Boats
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We honestly would price a new Pantera II SP Series also and check the price difference between repowering and a new rig. The cost of an engine is most likely close to that number, and you reboot with a totally new rig and equipment.

December 12, 2019 at 3:16 pm #680383

JEH in La
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Bass Cat Boats:

We honestly would price a new Pantera II SP Series also and check the price difference between repowering and a new rig. The cost of an engine is most likely close to that number, and you reboot with a totally new rig and equipment.

Yeah I am aware of that. Several factors to consider though; first I would need to sell mine which I haven’t even thought about, and then the prospect of being “boatless” again doesn’t thrill me right in the middle of BCB production being swamped in the spring time. (LOL)
You are right though. It is something to consider.

December 12, 2019 at 7:45 pm #680398

Bass Cat Boats
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The new production facilities are in operation and the backlog is not significantly long at this time. We built Bass Cat at full steam, and now we have cranked up operation on Yar-Craft in their own facility.

December 13, 2019 at 9:18 am #680411

catdude28
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I had a 2015 P2 with the 200 Pro XS. My 2019 Classic has the Merc V8 200 4S. Gas mileage is pretty well the same as verified on my Vessel View. I do like the quietness and torque of the new 200. Also nice to have more room in the rigging area due to the loss of the oil tank. If resale down the road is a concern for you, a 4S will be an easier sale, as already there are a lot of boats with the older Optis sitting because many now want a 4S.

December 13, 2019 at 7:17 pm #680420

JEH in La
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catdude28:

I had a 2015 P2 with the 200 Pro XS. My 2019 Classic has the Merc V8 200 4S. Gas mileage is pretty well the same as verified on my Vessel View. I do like the quietness and torque of the new 200. Also nice to have more room in the rigging area due to the loss of the oil tank. If resale down the road is a concern for you, a 4S will be an easier sale, as already there are a lot of boats with the older Optis sitting because many now want a 4S.

Thanks for the info catdude. My thoughts exactly where the longer I keep the 2 stroke, the less desirable it will make my whole rig in the future.
My ProXS has enough warranty and value that I think someone will want to purchase it with only 100 hours on it. It may take a while but I think between the dealer and I we can sell it to get some of my $$ back.
If I had someone beating my door down with cash in hand to purchase mine it might be a different story.

December 21, 2019 at 3:03 pm #680531

mark thompson
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PICKED UP A PANTERA CLASSIC IN AUGUST WITH 200 PRO XS . FUEL MILLAGE IS BETTER THAN MY 225 PROSX 2 STROKE ON A PUMA. THE 225 AT ITS BEST 4.5 THE 200 IS 5 AND BETTER . STILL WORKING ON SETUP.

December 23, 2019 at 3:58 pm #680556

JEH in La
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mark thompson:

PICKED UP A PANTERA CLASSIC IN AUGUST WITH 200 PRO XS . FUEL MILLAGE IS BETTER THAN MY 225 PROSX 2 STROKE ON A PUMA. THE 225 AT ITS BEST 4.5 THE 200 IS 5 AND BETTER . STILL WORKING ON SETUP.

Thanks for the info Mark. I don’t run WOT everywhere I go so if I can see MPG like that I will be very satisfied. P2 and Classic should be very similar results I would think. What prop are you running on your Classic and what are your high RPM’s.

December 24, 2019 at 5:19 pm #680572

mark thompson
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24 FURY 3 5700 RPM 72 MPH . VERY HARD TO DRIVE PAST 68 MPH.I STILL HAVE ROOM I JUST DON’T WON’T PUSH IT ANY MOORE. IF I GO UP ANY MOORE WITH THE ENGINE MY MID RANGE WON’T LIFT THE BOAT. 45- 50 MPH IS WHERE I LIKE IT FOR FUEL ECONOMY .

December 24, 2019 at 8:55 pm #680577

JEH in La
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mark thompson:

24 FURY 3 5700 RPM 72 MPH . VERY HARD TO DRIVE PAST 68 MPH.I STILL HAVE ROOM I JUST DON’T WON’T PUSH IT ANY MOORE. IF I GO UP ANY MOORE WITH THE ENGINE MY MID RANGE WON’T LIFT THE BOAT. 45- 50 MPH IS WHERE I LIKE IT FOR FUEL ECONOMY .

I also run a 24 Fury 3 on my P2. Same results as you are seeing. Thanks for the information. Merry Christmas.

December 26, 2019 at 12:29 am #680589

Danieltx11
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mark thompson:

24 FURY 3 5700 RPM 72 MPH . VERY HARD TO DRIVE PAST 68 MPH.I STILL HAVE ROOM I JUST DON’T WON’T PUSH IT ANY MOORE. IF I GO UP ANY MOORE WITH THE ENGINE MY MID RANGE WON’T LIFT THE BOAT. 45- 50 MPH IS WHERE I LIKE IT FOR FUEL ECONOMY .

What’s your set up on your classic. Poles? Ultrex

December 26, 2019 at 10:43 am #680598

catdude28
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I run a 24 Fury 3 on my Classic. 24 volt Ultrex, one Talon on the port side. Jackplate about flush. Very similar results to Mark. Holeshot is great just like the P2 that I had. Just a tad over 72 mph, 5750 rpm’s. Has a little bit more. May try a 23 Fury next year to get the rpm’s up higher.

December 26, 2019 at 11:35 am #680601

Danieltx11
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catdude28:

I run a 24 Fury 3 on my Classic. 24 volt Ultrex, one Talon on the port side. Jackplate about flush. Very similar results to Mark. Holeshot is great just like the P2 that I had. Just a tad over 72 mph, 5750 rpm’s. Has a little bit more. May try a 23 Fury next year to get the rpm’s up higher.

Good to know I have the same set up just 2 poles instead of 1 talon

December 28, 2019 at 7:46 pm #680648

mark thompson
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36 VOLT ULTREX 4 31 AGM BATTERIES NO POLES , ALL MY PLASTICS AND WEIGHTS IN REAR COMPARTMENTS .

December 28, 2019 at 10:51 pm #680650

Danieltx11
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mark thompson:

36 VOLT ULTREX 4 31 AGM BATTERIES NO POLES , ALL MY PLASTICS AND WEIGHTS IN REAR COMPARTMENTS .

do you have a lot of plastics?the center rod locker has all of my plastics with my weights in the other rod locker
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