250 Merc Optimax

[tshughes]

I have a 1999 23 with 225 optimax on the transom. I dont't like it's sound but has been very reliable and efficient with the gas. 42 mph wot with bottom paint swinging a 17" mirage. Oil is expensive too. This my first Merc. Not in Love with it but cannot complain.

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[Lucky Dog]

The 250 opti will get you better fuel mileage than the 250 efi. It also has more horsepower. I think merc said it has close to 275 at the prop. The 250 optis are hand built by mercury racing. we swaped the efis for optis this year on our tournament boat and just about doubled our fishing range and increased our speed. another boat swaped his trip 300mercs for the 250 optis and loves them , said the 250s have more torque. merc has a 2year warranty with an extra year that can be bought..

[NAHIM]

Smoker,

The first year that the opti came out they had some problems with the injectors but now they have perfected them.. Thats why some early owners still aren't opti lovers. optis are the way to go. efficiency is the same or better than 4-strokes.A little Less life but less money too. we have customers that have logged close to a thousand hours in commerial use and they are still humming. Noice is a personal prefence. I like the racing noice they produce it calls you to the water. parts and accesories are more affordable than other brands. plus,you will go faster than the others.tight lines

[Reel Smoker]

Thank you all thats excellent info, especially towards the end when the Optis got better.What do the 250 Optis gor for,2004.

[TUGBOAT]

After reading this I'd like to put one of these babies on My 20 MA !! VROOOOM ! Anyone wanna Ride ?(FLY)
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[Reel Smoker]

Im going to get some prices on them today.

[Randyondriver]

Hello Mine is 20' with a 225EFI saltwater, remedy to the clunking noise when shifting gears is to keep the idle RPM low at the recommended 650 to 750 RPM.