Advice on a cracked compressor on a optimax 175
So we beach launched in Lancelin yesterday with my trophy 2002 no dramas! About 11 nautical miles out I heard a thump and lost all throttle and power.
Took the cowling off to find the belt completely off and stretched and the compressor completely snapped off the metal bracket (had been grinder off somehow)
had to get towed back! But luckily the boys who helped had ready caught their boat limit by 9am! Thanks to the lads if your reading this
so my question is
1- how the hell did this happen!?
2- does anyone have a reasonably priced marine mechanic who could help fix this? I'm located in Bayswater. I know there could be some other damaged parts but being a 2 stroke there shouldn't be any internal damage hopefully!
Many help is appreciated thanks
Seaquest
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Date Joined: 22/10/09
Common problem for Optimax
Common problem for Optimax outboards earlier than 2006. My old Optimax did it every 500hrs. The bearing goes in the compressor which causes the cracking. You'll have to replace the whole compressor. Last time I did it it on my old outboard (five years ago) it was around $1200 to replace. Any marine mechanic can do it. Shouldn't off caused any internal damage.
surfymuzz
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Date Joined: 05/05/14
Thanks
Cheers mate
is there any other things that might need replacing? I was reading forums and they said you need to get your spark plugs replaced because they would have been flooded with raw fuel
but. From your experience any other parts I should be testing/checking?
My optimax is a 2006 model
what about maintenance, is there any trouble shooting that can be done for it not to stuff up again?
Mine has 390 hours on it now, is there any other dodgy parts like the compressor which I should be worried about? This is my first boat
thanks mate!