Hi All,
I'm looking at 2001 Optimax 135, Saltwater (used in fresh water).
Its on a crate, came with current owners boat. He ecided to put an Yamaha on b/c he wanted on water and it was a working motor and the Opti became a low priority. Issue with the motor is that its not taking in fuel past idle speed. Apparently compression is 110 in all 6. According to seller's Merc tech at marina the powerhead is very solid other than this particular issue. I've read all about the good and bad on Opti's, most of bad is on the 200+hp 3.0l versions from what I can tell.
My merc mech said he'd hook up the ecm for codes and thought it could be something very simple that is overlooked easily unless one knows Opti's well. I trust my mech's word, however, I understand i may not ever get it running properly but I'm optimistic I could. I just rebuilt and have a perfectly good '89 60hp but I'm facinated by the idea of max hp on my heavy aluminum17ft fish/ski.That is quickly becoming a tube/ski boat with kids getting older and more people on my boat.
Anyway, its $2,000 for the motor, controls, guages (not smartcraft). Mercury (corporate) said they'd reflash for n/c and get it smartcraft "ready".My mech can do it as well.
Am I asking for trouble?? Any opinions are appreciated. Thanks!
I'm looking at 2001 Optimax 135, Saltwater (used in fresh water).
Its on a crate, came with current owners boat. He ecided to put an Yamaha on b/c he wanted on water and it was a working motor and the Opti became a low priority. Issue with the motor is that its not taking in fuel past idle speed. Apparently compression is 110 in all 6. According to seller's Merc tech at marina the powerhead is very solid other than this particular issue. I've read all about the good and bad on Opti's, most of bad is on the 200+hp 3.0l versions from what I can tell.
My merc mech said he'd hook up the ecm for codes and thought it could be something very simple that is overlooked easily unless one knows Opti's well. I trust my mech's word, however, I understand i may not ever get it running properly but I'm optimistic I could. I just rebuilt and have a perfectly good '89 60hp but I'm facinated by the idea of max hp on my heavy aluminum17ft fish/ski.That is quickly becoming a tube/ski boat with kids getting older and more people on my boat.
Anyway, its $2,000 for the motor, controls, guages (not smartcraft). Mercury (corporate) said they'd reflash for n/c and get it smartcraft "ready".My mech can do it as well.
Am I asking for trouble?? Any opinions are appreciated. Thanks!