1997 Merc 3.0 225hp

ricknewman · #1 10-17-2009, 11:16 AM

Anybody had any experience with this motor? Am looking at a 23 cc with this setup. I have never been a Mercury fan but the hull is sweet. Any input is greatly appreciated.

riptide · #2 10-17-2009, 03:28 PM

I had a 99 3.0 225 on my 23 Sceptre.It was a reliable powerful easy to maintain motor but it loved to suck down the fuel.It used alot of oil too.I got tired of feeding the beast and went with a Suzuki 250 4stroke.

travisrandall · #3 10-17-2009, 04:07 PM

i have a 94 3.0 merc and it runs great. sucks fuel and oil, but no payment. pushes my 23' cc 44 mph

jwclbi · #4 10-17-2009, 04:40 PM

I have a 98 225 efi and so far so good. Has been very good to me. I do ok on fuel only because it doesnt labor too hard on my 20 sf.

JohnB · #5 10-17-2009, 07:28 PM

I used to have a 98 250 efi on a Sceptre with a big top. It pushed it ok, but it sucked down gas and oil.