I'm looking for some opinions from the knowledgeable community on this board. I am planning to switch from my current sport boat (Bayliner 175) to something more suited to fishing which is what i do most of the time.
I have the option to buy a 2005 Legend 16.9 foot fishing boat with a 115 Mercury Optimax motor on the back. I am aware that the Optimax is a two stroke, and I know the trend recently has been towards 4-storkes for various reasons. I have researched this a lot, have a buddy with a 2 stroke Evinrude which runs great, and I can see how a 2 stroke is still a viable engine, less complicated, lighter, more torque. But I am still a little concerned about not buying a 4 stroke - not sure why.
Does anyone have any experience with the 2004 Optimax to share? Is this a reliable engine? What should I check for? any other advice?
Thanks in advance.
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I have the option to buy a 2005 Legend 16.9 foot fishing boat with a 115 Mercury Optimax motor on the back. I am aware that the Optimax is a two stroke, and I know the trend recently has been towards 4-storkes for various reasons. I have researched this a lot, have a buddy with a 2 stroke Evinrude which runs great, and I can see how a 2 stroke is still a viable engine, less complicated, lighter, more torque. But I am still a little concerned about not buying a 4 stroke - not sure why.
Does anyone have any experience with the 2004 Optimax to share? Is this a reliable engine? What should I check for? any other advice?
Thanks in advance.
D