mercury 25 2 stroke

Iam looking at buying a 25 2005 two stroke. I would like your imput on the pros and cons. on this moter.

My $.02 would be to go with the four stroke. Simple,no mess, whisper quiet, uses s___ for gas. Only way to go for me.

Ive got a 2002 Merc 25 2 stroke. Bought it new. It’s been a good motor, no complaints, no problems. My only advise would be to get the electric start.

I ditto what John said – mine is an 03 but haven’t looked back – other than I have two props now and am constantly sending one back in for repairs – gotta quit hitting stuff – but to get where the fish are,,, you get the point. Love the shift on the handle for current slipping when jigging eyes. Chuckles

bought a new 25 electric 2 stroke last april and it has preformed very well dont miss the 4 stroke at all.need a stainless prop now after loaning to my grandsons along with the flat bottom. have a happy new year—snagged

I chewed up a couple props too. Put on the Cabela’s S/S prop and am happy with that too. I have hit rock hard at nearly WOT and did not damage the prop shaft.*** Filed out a few dings and it is ready to go.

*** Everyone kept telling me not to put on a S/S prop because if I hit a rock I would bend the prop shat. Just not true in my experience. Not to say it won’t happen in the future.

thanks for the comeback guys and it is electric start.I would type more but this took me 20 min!

Nothing like the smell of 2 stroke in the morning while heading to your first honey hole…..

gillman,

I have a 02 25hp 2 stroke Merc and it runs a like a top. I had a faulty thermostat that took 3 minutes to replace and its been running strong for a couple years now. I use this motor for my winter boat in some harsh conditions and it starts easily and runs smooth in all conditions for me. I will give the electric start as well!