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2005 mercury optimax 150
Posted on 7/30/15 at 1:54 pm
Posted on 7/30/15 at 1:54 pm
looking at buying a 18.5 triton hull with one of these on it…. has anyone had one or know of any issues ?
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Posted on 7/30/15 at 1:56 pm to all_over_it
I have an 06. Not sure about 05, but after the first year, they are pretty much the best 2 stroke outboard engine ever made.
Posted on 7/30/15 at 2:03 pm to AlxTgr
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they are pretty much the best 2 stroke outboard engine ever made
Posted on 7/30/15 at 2:03 pm to all_over_it
They are good, strong and efficient engines. Keep up with the maintainence and it should run for a long time. There is an updated air compressor, and the exhaust tuner has been known to come unbolted on the small block Optimaxs. Have a certified Mercury dealer look it over for you. 99-01 Optimaxs need to be avoided.
Posted on 7/30/15 at 2:12 pm to all_over_it
I have a 2009 triton 186 with an optimax.
Had to replace a water pump but alls good besides that.
Don't forget to fill out your BP form so you can get your free power pole.
Had to replace a water pump but alls good besides that.
Don't forget to fill out your BP form so you can get your free power pole.
Posted on 7/30/15 at 2:25 pm to CFDoc
roger on the free money … thanks for the inputs
Posted on 7/30/15 at 2:49 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
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TheDrunkenTigah
Posted on 7/30/15 at 4:28 pm to AlxTgr
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pretty much the best 2 stroke outboard engine ever made.
Unbiased opinion of course.
It is a good engine, I know of compressor issues, but all have some issue.
You'll do fine with it as long as you trust the previous owner and his preventive maintenance efforts.
Posted on 7/30/15 at 4:56 pm to Fifthstring
quote:Of course. The statement came from a mechanic.
Unbiased opinion of course.
Posted on 7/30/15 at 5:04 pm to AlxTgr
I will be most likely getting it thanks for the inputs ... Hopefully I will be posting in the weekend results thread
Posted on 7/30/15 at 9:53 pm to all_over_it
I have a 2001 225 OPTI and have replaced the comoressor once. I have almost 5400 hours on it. It's been a great great motor.
That being said it will blow up tomorrow....
That being said it will blow up tomorrow....
Posted on 7/30/15 at 10:21 pm to all_over_it
have a 2005 optimax on an 18' champion, I've had no issues, and i know the guy I bought the boat and motor from very well, and he had no issues with it. So if the price is right go with it
Posted on 7/31/15 at 10:11 am to Citica8
I have an '07, 115. Other than some varnish in the fuel pump which I assume was ethanol related, motor has run great.
Posted on 7/31/15 at 10:23 am to Pioneer BS 175
Also, one of the pitfalls of the opti is the price of optimax/dfi oil, if you choose to use the Mercury brand. That's all I have used in mine & just got 3 gallons for $99 w/ free shipping from Amazon.
Posted on 7/31/15 at 10:25 am to Pioneer BS 175
I've used the premium, but not DFI oil for a while with zero issues.
Posted on 8/1/15 at 7:09 pm to AlxTgr
Well bought the boat .... And after trying to run it a bit I am pretty sure I got 38 gallons of water in the fuel tank ... Going to change all filters and gas and report back
Posted on 8/1/15 at 9:13 pm to all_over_it
Just a tip. Run Quickleen in every tank, also buy your oil from your local merc dealer. DFI oil costs me $40 at academy. It's 26$ at my dealer. Plugs also need to be checked yearly. Poor idle is a strong sign you need plugs. I have an 08 150 that has been a very solid motor for me. Almost 500 hours.
Posted on 8/2/15 at 8:49 am to tilco
Dad has 2 saltwater versions in a 25 mako. Have been pretty solid.
Posted on 8/2/15 at 9:27 am to tilco
Going to pick up some quickleen today
Posted on 8/2/15 at 2:16 pm to all_over_it
Don't get too hung up on oil. I haven't ever put Mercury oil in mine just Yama lube and I've gotten over 5k hours out of it.
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