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01-04-2004, 05:22 PM
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mercury optimax
i am considering purchasing a 200hp mercury optimax outboard engine, and some friend have told me that these engines have had many electrical problems, is this a fact?
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01-04-2004, 06:03 PM
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NO!
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01-04-2004, 06:56 PM
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Optimax
Good motors.
Two of them over here in L/Hampton.
They're well looked after.
Always running reliably and despite the different power band they do perform well.
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02-04-2004, 10:15 PM
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are they legit for racing in f2?? 3000cc 200hp, theyre only a few ccs over!!
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03-04-2004, 07:36 AM
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Glen - everyone uses the XS 200 which is 2.5 litre and 200 hp
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05-04-2004, 10:57 AM
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but is xs 200 ok for leisure aswell? on the ol jungle juice and stuff, isnt it straight through exhaust? oh and what about reliability? Im not sure if i ever will race, but i dont want to rule myself out of it buy getting the wrong engine. i am aiming for Primarily leisure use though
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05-04-2004, 11:07 AM
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Glen - Formula 2 is getting quite competitive now and I think you need to be on a level playing field with the others - not sure if the 3 litre is listed for Formula 2 or not.
Probably best to ask one of the engine people what the differances are - we are still running XR2's on the race boat and a 225 Opti is ready to go on the leisure boat when its finished.
If you want to discuss it in more detail send me a pm and I'll give you my number and I'll suggest some people that could help you out.
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07-04-2004, 12:32 PM
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Whats the difference between the XS & S ranges of Optimax?
I've seen the XS advertised by a main dealer as a 'Salt Water' Optimax. What are the main differences between the two.
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07-04-2004, 05:36 PM
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BananaShark Member
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I think the XS is the 2.5 litre and the regular opti 200 is a 3 litre - dunno what the S is at all - maybe have a look at Mercury's website?
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08-04-2004, 09:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Cookee
I think the XS is the 2.5 litre and the regular opti 200 is a 3 litre
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Cookee, looked at the Mercury website and you're right. I guess thats why the XS weighs in 28 kilos lighter.
As for the 'Saltwater' options I couldn't find anything on the American site but did find something on MarinePowerEurope. The only model listed that could be compared to the 'Non-Salty' option was the 115. The only difference I can see in the Tech spec is that the 'Saltwater' is recomended for extra long transoms. There was a reference in the general write up regarding fresh water flushing so perhaps the Salty has a better flushing attachment?
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08-04-2004, 09:35 AM
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do regular mercury dealers sell the xs or is it just racing agents? if so wheres the nearest one to the solent?
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08-04-2004, 09:43 AM
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All UK high perf merc is handled by:
Marinautic Ltd (Mike Betts)
Cobbs Quay Marina, Cobbs Quay Hamworthy
Poole Dorset
BH15 4EL
Tel: 01202 678085
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08-04-2004, 10:57 AM
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Cheers Matt, you html blokes must know all the tricks!!!!
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