2006 150 Optimax $8500 (NOS)

reyb · #1 10-15-2009, 05:49 PM

What do you guys think? It supposedly still has a 4yr(?) warranty once installed.
I was originally targeting a '09 Suzuki DF140 but I can't find one *anywhere* :(
This Optimax is local, 25" and includes controls.

Thanks,

Rey

csvencer · #2 10-15-2009, 06:02 PM

I have been looking as well and found this.
http://www.classicaquasport.com/phpb...php?f=6&t=4757

-Svence

reyb · #3 10-15-2009, 06:18 PM

$7k/obo seems like a decent deal. If it was closer to me, then I would seriously consider
it. Are you going to go for it? 2002 Yamaha 150 not working out for you? I understand
that warranties are transferrable but I wonder how that works? I would think another PDI
would be needed.

csvencer · #4 10-15-2009, 07:33 PM

Yamaha is gone, she gave out on me about a month ago. Not sure on the repower as I am looking at an entire new rig. Might go look at a Grady this weekend.

-Svence

willy · #5 10-15-2009, 10:03 PM

Supposed to be one of the best engines out there, based on what people I know involved in boating for years tell me. And that is coming from someone who has never been a Merc fan, me.
Sounds like a good price to, how does it compare in your region, that makes a difference.

reyb · #6 10-15-2009, 10:58 PM

Price comparison I haven't a clue. There's not a lot of NOS being sold that I"m aware of. My search for prices shows the following:

o '09 Yamaha 25" 150 at $7k

o '09 Optimax 25" 150 at $9.6k

I didn't bother looking at 4-stroke prices as I figured it's apples and oranges. My readings
seem to indicate that the optimax is a good motor, has more moving parts than normal
and gets decent mpg. However, I wasn't really able to narrow down some of these
data point the the 2006 model which is available to me. I'm hoping ferm, spare, skool and ?
will also chime in with their wealth of experience with regards to this motor. :)

NOTHING ELSE MATTERS · #7 10-16-2009, 12:30 AM

The optimax is really a great motor, but you have to compare it with an HPDI yamaha and not just with the 150 2 stroke. The optimax is also very fuel efficient.

spareparts · #8 10-16-2009, 06:15 AM

the opti is a very good motor, and just like any other direct injected outboard, get rid of it before the warranty runs out. You can total loss the value of an Opti(or any dfi engine) with out any internal engine damage, they have a lot of high dollar stuff bolted on the outside(injectors are over $300). If it were me( And I really like Mercs), I'd be looking for one of those NOS 150 Yamaha Carb motors,you can't beat them for reliability, and any fuel cunsuption cost differences can be wiped out by the price of a tune up and service($$$$). Ed's has the 20" 150 for $7000, the 25" for $7500, you ought to be able to find a volume dealer that can get one of the west coast for a simular price.

reelapeelin · #9 10-16-2009, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reyb

o '09 Yamaha 25" 150 at $7k

o '09 Optimax 25" 150 at $9.6k

The Yam above would be my choice...

willy · #10 10-16-2009, 07:38 AM

me three, I don't know how much more efficient a opti would be but my 92 150 yammie carb sips gas pretty nice. Its 19 years old and the only thing it has needed is regular tune ups in the spring and winter close downs. Though I did have to just replace the Tstats and I will be doing a carb job this winter.
Not bad for a 19 year old motor in salt its whole life.