Need Mercury 250 EFI Information

[BrianMP]

I'm thinking of buying a 2000 Mercury 250 EFI to replace my 1999 225 Optimax which my mechanic says isn't worth repairing. Does anyone know the history of the EFI outboards and if they are any good or it they have any inherent problems with that technology. I've been searching the web to find some history on them but so far no luck. Any help is appreciated, Brian, 1990 Grady White 228 Seafarer, looking for a new used motor.

 

[jeffersondodson561]

Re: Need Mercury 250 EFI Information

-They would be more reliable than that year Optimax. They are good motors. You can always part the Optimax out too.

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: Need Mercury 250 EFI Information

I agee more reliable but not as fuel friendly ,will burn a little less than a carb engine. If its a XB series its a gas hog!!!

 

[firstboatbuild]

Re: Need Mercury 250 EFI Information

Great motor as said before the optimax is better on fuel. I personally prefer the dfi over efi put thats just personal pref. why did the mech say its not worth fixing whats wrong with it?