Originally Posted by DonziChick
(Post 2687516)
I've heard great things about the older Mercury Blackmaxes. Thrillseeker and I were looking at them for the Whaler that we just picked up. I just personally didn't have a good experience with the Optimax and haven't heard good things about them.
Everything however is relative, someones will last forever and someone elses will only last a couple days. Just like the ford and chevy arguments. In this particular case I think it's more important to know the application that this guy wants to use his motor for. |
That makes sense as mine was a 1999. After all the trouble I wasn't so eager to get another OB at all but the Whaler we came across was such a good deal... and you know how that goes...
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We had a cylinder get scored on a 300hr 2001 HPDI, can happen to anybody. Still run a yamaha, though.
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Originally Posted by UP_ROKTOY
(Post 2686852)
Get the mercury.
Are you limited to 150 horsepower for a reason? Merc 175 proxs would be my choice for a sub 200 outboard. What about the 150 Etec? |
Originally Posted by bermy100plus
(Post 2689080)
Yes 150hp is the limit for the class.There are Etec's in the class already but i personally am a 'Mercury Man' and if there is a faster motor than the Merc i wouldn't hesitate to make a switch.Why settle for second if you can come first?:boat:
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If thats the case I would get the mercury over the yamaha, I am a mercury man as well.
I really haven't looked much at that particular motor. What kinda boat will it be on? |
SSSShhhhhhhh!......but it will be modified! Want to put it on a 19 Phantom.
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Take a look at the Suzuki 150/175...39 pounds lighter than the Yami and the 150 and 175 weigh the same..6 pounds more torque at 3500 rpms..Ive had good luck with both Yamaha and Suzuki..but the last three have been Suzuki.. Main thing is who has the best service center in your area...Good Luck.
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Originally Posted by Jassman
(Post 2691153)
Take a look at the Suzuki 150/175...39 pounds lighter than the Yami and the 150 and 175 weigh the same..6 pounds more torque at 3500 rpms..Ive had good luck with both Yamaha and Suzuki..but the last three have been Suzuki.. Main thing is who has the best service center in your area...Good Luck.
Back to the thread- it may be possible to get a more performance-based lower with the Mercury...just food for thought. Brad. |
Originally Posted by bermy100plus
(Post 2690949)
SSSShhhhhhhh!......but it will be modified! Want to put it on a 19 Phantom.
Thanks, Nick |
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