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Optimax owners
Looking to buy an optimax xs either 250 or 225. Ridgerunner or any one else running the optimax are you happy with them? would you buy the same HP or go higher or lower in HP?
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1986 V20 96 225 rude on factory bracket 
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02-03-2017, 12:14 AM
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Not an owner, but know a couple of friends with them. Are u buying new or used. I know the early ones had issues, and the compressors were problems. Latter ones were better. They get great fuel mileage, also heard only run merc opti oil.
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02-03-2017, 12:54 AM
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I believe the problem ones were the ones built prior to 03. The merc dfi opti oil is good, but many swear by the pennsoil premium plus xlf oil in them. They get good milage and plenty of power. D3pending on what you're doing though, the 225/250 or xs may be too much engine. I know they had issues with carbon build up from lugging, and if you plan on running offshore, you will probably rarely ever open it up, and if anything lug it cruising at slow speeds riding the waves. If running offshore, I would stick to 200hp or less. The 2.5l opti would be my pick for an all around fishing/offshore combo, but if speed is your thing, then the 225 or bigger would be enticing. I know I've ridden in ridge's boat with a 250 xs, and it's a hoss, but he doesn't take it offshore either.
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2011 SUNDANCE B20CCR SKIFF, 2011 YAMAHA 90HP 4 STROKE, 2011 KARAVAN SINGLE AXLE ALUMINUM TRAILER, LOWRANCE ELITE-7 HDI, MINN KOTA RIPTIDE TROLLING MOTOR 2000CC HYDRA-SPORT 225+HP EVINRUDE SOLD  AND THE PINK JEEP!!!! R.I.P. http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ad.php?t=11664 
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02-03-2017, 07:52 AM
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150 pro xs
I have a 1979 V20 cuddy with a 2016 150 pro xs and love the power. Boat handles great and the motor has plenty of power. Im running 48mph to the dash and crusining at 35mph, still needs some prop work. The opti and pro xs are both great motors.
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02-03-2017, 10:16 AM
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I agree about what Ferm said about spinning up a lower hp engine is better. When I had my 225 with a 19 pitch prop it always seemed like the sweet spot was too fast for a lot of conditions,especially offshore.
It was fun to haul *** though when conditions were right.
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1985 Wellcraft V-20, Evinrude ETEC 150: SOLD 1979 Marine Trader 44, twin Ford Lehman 120s 2006 Panga 14, Tohatsu 20
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#7
02-03-2017, 05:18 PM
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