250 Merc Optimax - Page 2

Randyondriver · #11 12-10-2003, 04:44 PM

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.

JohnS · #12 12-10-2003, 05:00 PM

That's true Randy but, with the Opti, the idle is set by the wonderful computer!!!!

Insman · #13 12-13-2003, 04:25 PM

3 months ago, I repowered my 99' 21SC with a 225 Merc 4 Stroke. I had a 200hp Evinrude.

I could not be happier. I could not be happier.

Just a tad more sluggish out of the hole but everything else is night and day to the good.

5 MPH faster on top end, amazingly quiet, totally different sound when crusing, a heck of a lot less expensive to operate. Reliability is unbelievable.

Plus you get a 3 year warranty.

I was not a Merc man before. I am now.

P.S. Plus you have to think that in the next ten years all that they will make is 4 strokes so resale is also a consideration.

I have not looked back and hope I never will.

Old Motor, 200 Fitch lost a 200 Ficth and had

gbf03 · #14 12-13-2003, 06:14 PM

When I purchased my 29 sea vee new, I choose to go with the 2002 200hp opti max engines over the hpdi yamahas. I recieved the first shipment of 2002 motors in july of 2001. I could not of been happier. The motors have been perfect. I havent had a problem. The boat gets exceptional fuel economy and speed. I run them like a mad man and I dont always flush them out. Still no problems. I am currently going on 400 hrs with them now and they are still running strong. The only complient that I have is the high cost of optimax oil and that is not such a big deal.
A friend of mine has a set of the new 250 optis that you are talking about although he hasnt had them long he loves them and he hasnt had a problem with them.

Briguy · #15 12-15-2003, 12:06 PM

Insman,

Remember, that Merc 225 4 stroke is really a Yamaha.

ocuyler · #16 12-20-2003, 12:19 AM

What Briguy said...

barnacle · #17 12-20-2003, 05:22 PM

ISNMAN POSTED:: P.S. Plus you have to think that in the next ten years all that they will make is 4 strokes so resale is also a consideration.

This is not true. Todays DI 2 strokes run cleaner and burn less gas then the 4 strokes. They also put out less emissions. If it was going to be a 4 stroke future dont you think the three big outboard makers would dump the 2 strokes. They are pumping big bucks into these new 2 strokes. Evinrude DI, Mercury Opti-Max or the Yamaha HPDI are the engines of the future not the 4 strokes. Thats just my 2 cents.

Reel Smoker · #18 12-20-2003, 09:36 PM

Joe, is the ETEC a four stroke or a 2 stroke? Im still debating waiting to see how the 225 & 250 when they come out, will be.But with that 7 year promo until April its very appealing.
I here they recently recalled something in relation to the carbs on the Ficths are you aware and I would think the 2004 models will come out with this problem updated.Thanks for your expertise.RS

madmax · #19 12-21-2003, 11:15 AM

reel smoker good to hear from you. I am planning a dolphin trip in june, see you then. I love the fitch, burns more oil then they told me esp at 1500- 2000 rpm, excellent torque and no problems so far.
mad max

Reel Smoker · #20 12-22-2003, 09:23 AM

Madman, June yeap I cant wait for the summer weather, I cant stand this 55 degress anymore.
Hopefully by then I'll have a new motor ,now Bomb might make easier with the 7 year warranty but I heard that Yamaha came out with 5 years.That four stroke looks very appealing now an the price is not much more. The service is what I have to look into.Its all about decisions but you try to make the right one for the best boat out there a SEACRAFT.I've pretty much came to the conclusion if I hang a new motor Ill keep her for a long time,at least a little longer than the wife.