Motor for the new old tub
Submitted by Doooma on Mon, 2012-07-09 08:54
Right, picked up the old 21ft Fraser 1986.... And now have a choice between 2 motors...
225 merc optimax 1999 model
Or
175 merc black max 1997 model...
I was going the opti BUT apparently the ones from this around 1999 are ticking time bombs..
Any help appreciated but I'll need a few quick replies as I'll pick 1 by tomorrow and go pay for it!!!!
Bruce
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I'd go for the 225 because
I'd go for the 225 because its 50 extra hp that will come in handy on a heavy boat like that, and its 2 years newer.
Good luck :)
Moylee
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opti time bomb
Hey dooma
I'd stay away from the opti - they had a heap of recalls on the 99 models as they were the first opti's. I blew mine up with under 60 hrs and a mate blew his up only a couple of days later. Both motors blew for the same reason - induction compressor on top rear of the motor.
cheers
strike_zone
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opti
mate if the motor is still running fine now you pretty much be sure that the 99 problem has been sorted out just remember every brand of motor has had issues with certain models and they always sort it out otherwise they would not be in business today anyway going back the optis are a great motor heaps of grunt and good on fuel that would be my personel pick
Doooma
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hmm
ummmm DOH!!!!
Does anyone want to lend me some money so I can buy both? lol That way if opti blows up, I still have the other donk to throw on!!!!!
drew74
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Hey Doooma I someone who is
Hey Doooma I know someone who is selling a F200 Yamaha send us pm if you are interested
till
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I don't know anyone that has
I don't know anyone that has owned an opti that hasn't had to replace the compressor, some more than once too. Many of those motors are newer than 99 too.
strike_zone
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you dont know too many people then
i know quite a few people with them and not 1 compressor amongst them hmmmm what does that say
Doooma
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Thanks for posting guys
However the boat was a dud... full of rot and had to take to the tip and dump.. Complete writeoff..
6m trailer dual axel for sale now!!!
MetroMako
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trailer
how much for the trailer?
Doooma
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Chasing $1500 ONO
Chasing $1500 ono... Its still registered with excellent tyres.. dual axel...
Im up in Carnarvon though.. but could possibly take down to Perth if buyer can help with fuel..
Also a 50hp black max outboard with forward controls and tilt n trim for $1500 ono... about a 1987 model..
MetroMako
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trailer
what size boat was on it ?
carnarvonite
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First post
In his first post he says it was a 21 foot Fraser so around 6 metres