Optimax

Scott · #1 05-16-2005, 06:17 PM

Oh ..... Thats just not good !!!! [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

I drove through the yard and saw your boat looking all nice and ready to go a couple weeks ago.

Did they even get her to your slip ??

pair of jacks · #2 05-17-2005, 04:25 PM

Yes, they put me in the slip and first trip out, I passed under the bridge, powered up and all the warning lights went on ! I turned right around and limped back- I knew as soon as I turned it on something was wrong-real rough idle- they pulled the plugs and saw aluminum shavings- cylinder problems. I am optimistic that Merc will honor the warranty since it was only out by a week. I'll let you know- motor actually has been almost perfect- it has about 550 hrs on it and this is the start of the 5th season.

SECF3114M73J · #3 05-18-2005, 10:06 AM

That's a tough one. What kind of oil did you use? Did you use Quick Clean fuel additive? I have a 2005 225 Opti, that's the reason for the interogation.

pair of jacks · #4 05-19-2005, 09:58 AM

I have only used Quicksilver (Mercury) oil, the Premium Plus version especially for Optimax. I was always told not to mess with anything else and I didn't. I've talked to quite a few Optimax owners and service people and the powerhead is a problem on the older Opti's- they are replacing it with a new version that is supposedly much better and free of bugs- just as long as they do it under warranty !!

SECF3114M73J · #5 05-19-2005, 11:56 AM

Mine's a 2005, they did have some problems the first few years. That can be said for the other brand direct injection motors too. Good luck with Merc.

pair of jacks · #6 05-20-2005, 08:20 PM

Well boys, got the word today- Mercury IS covering the costs of the parts under the warranty- I'm on the hook for labor but I'll take that deal since, get this, the powerhead, injectors, etc come to $8300 !!! The labor is between $700-850. I consider it a victory- now if they just didn't need another 10 days to fix it ..........

Scott · #7 05-20-2005, 09:26 PM

Thats cool !!! Good for Mercury for stepping up and taking care of that. [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

Who's doing the work ??

MM33 · #8 05-19-2005, 09:51 AM

I've heard of guys blowing power heads on their first trip out. I remember my mechanic always telling me not to open her up on the first trip. Something with the fogging fluid and storage leading to the power head blow on the first trip out.