Mercury 225 Optimax (Feedback)

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11-21-2003, 05:48 AM

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Mercury 225 Optimax (Feedback)

Just looking for feedback on this engine.
I've heard both good and bad.

11-21-2003, 06:47 AM

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Are you thinking of buying one?? I have a had my pair for three years and have had good luck. If you are looking for a pair mine are for sale, counter rotating, 300 hours for $12k. If you just want questions answered PM me your phone number and I will give you the 411.

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11-21-2003, 07:21 AM

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My buddy has them on his Sutphen and he loves them.

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11-21-2003, 07:53 AM

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225 opti's are good motors.. they had some problems when the first rolled the motors out but merc did a nice job of getting that all taken care of

11-21-2003, 07:54 AM

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i want to say it had something to do with an oxygen censer

11-21-2003, 08:47 AM

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Custom Rigger..... you really need to spell check your posts! I have never seen anything like it....... "powerboat saleman". Take some time and make it right. I shudder at the thought of you filling out a purchase order.

11-21-2003, 12:06 PM

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LOL.. thanks bro

11-21-2003, 03:07 PM

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FeaverMike,
Trying to get this site to work but can't get on. Is it correct?

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11-21-2003, 03:16 PM

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Go to Floridasportsman.com and look under forums.

11-25-2003, 08:43 AM

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Originally posted by d-hlaw
Are you thinking of buying one?? I have a had my pair for three years and have had good luck. If you are looking for a pair mine are for sale, counter rotating, 300 hours for $12k. If you just want questions answered PM me your phone number and I will give you the 411.

Actually, I just bought a Kencraft 215 w/ a 225 Optimax (7 hours on motor) for 15 K. I can not get over the fuel economy and the power of this motor. I had heard of some minor problems such as fouling plugs, but have been assured that if I use the Optimax oil, those problems should be nil.