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Craigslist .... Good deal or not?
http://houston.craigslist.org/boa/4422065962.html
I've been watching for a newer motor for my V. Saw this but not sure if I should keep looking.... Last edited by smokeonthewater; 05-19-2014 at 10:27 AM. 
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05-14-2014, 07:14 AM
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Been reading on the web and it seems like this may be one of the worst ficht's to buy???
Ugh
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05-14-2014, 08:09 AM
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I could answer that with out even looking at the add, run away!!!!
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05-14-2014, 08:35 AM
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97 would be like burning your money while setting yourself on fire, and getting kicked in the nuts. NO WAY would I tell somebody to buy a 97-00 150/175 FICHT. They are worse than the beloved optipop(optimax). Starting around 2001-2002 they got alot better, but still alot of problems. When the FICHTS are running right they are some of the most fuel efficient powerful engines out there, but the downside was so many spent so much time not running right it isn't worth the gamble. The 200/225 had alot less trouble, but the FICHT name haunted them. Theres a reason that BRP dropped the FICHT name in a hurry after they took over.
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05-14-2014, 10:22 AM
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Thanks guys..... I think I'll keep shopping.... I'd have about 2k in it before I could even try it out.... The whole reason for motor shopping is to get a reliable motor.... I don't think I could trust this one any more than my '75 merc 1150...
Again THANKS
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05-14-2014, 11:39 AM
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Hey Smoke, saw this on CL in NJ, Might be of interest to you. NOT a FICHT engine
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/boa/4432636257.html
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05-14-2014, 01:25 PM
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Thanks!.... Not ready to spend that much yet but always nice to see what else is out there.
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05-14-2014, 07:10 PM
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I plan on running my Grady in the coming weeks with the current 110 v4. I bought it as a non runner so I'm itching to see. Next I'll be strapping my 130 on the back and giving her a good run. I've got my fingers crossed all goes well. She was a great motor before the storm hopefully she still is. If all goes well I'll be listing her for sale in NJ. I ran the v that was listed on here by my wife but she wasn't too keen on the idea if 3 boats in the yard.
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05-19-2014, 10:29 AM
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05-22-2014, 06:57 PM
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Yes--run from the 150/175/200 Ficht---the fuel map for those engines were way to lean at cruise rpm=burn down.
For these motors--it was not if, but when.
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