Info Merc Opti 150

[phester]

v21 and trailer is 7g's.....the Yammi Ferm posted.....7g's...$14,000 and you've got a real nice rig. Almost new trailer, almost new motor and the hull should be good for another 20 -25yrs. You know you couldn't touch a comparable boat/motor/trailer new for any less than 35k-40k. $14,000 isn't chump change..... and w/ the economy, price of gas etc. there are a lot of good deals for buyers. I don't know young Will, sounds to me like if that boat didn't have the little black orphan hanging on the transom it would be sitting in your driveway right now. Look around and see what else 14k can get ya. Good luck.

[willy]

You are correct Sir

[randlemanboater]

Willy, I know it's a little more cash, but I don't have to tell you the joys of 4 stroke ownership.

Plus, I thought the economy had gone to crap, they should be begging you to take boat related stuff right now......what gives.

[willy]

well he finally got back to me last night, he is willing to separate it and pay to have the motor taken back off and un rigged, but the lowest he will go is 7500.
The repower I would go with is would be the Yammi F150. All in for that would be about 13000 with six year warranty.
I just cannot justify going with a two stroke carb motor for a boat I would have long term like this. Fuel wise after research with friends of mine would be a bigger diffrence than I thought. Also the two bangers are not warrantied long term like the fours.
The Suzi 150 would be a bout 1100 less, also has a six year warranty but the last three years with suzi are thru an aftermarket warranty company and it is a prorated rapidly decending type whereas the Yammi is from Yammi and it is full for six years. Big difference.
The ETECS appeal to me but not for the money they want, though some of that premium is gotten back by three years no maintenance but do to the cost of the premium oil required in them the oil costs between the two are a toss up.
So unless I find a motor for much less somehow I cannot get my self into an over 20G V20. Especially in todays market where I am seeing much newer and very nice boats for the same money.
Stay tuned, I am still on a motor hunt. I have seen some used but just don't trust anyone these days.
And new these days they all want them installed by a cert shop to ensure your warranty and register it with them. Even the carbed engine.
That carbed engine would be 8g's up here plus controls, gauges, prop, oil tank and install, so ten grand plus versus 12 grand plus for the F150.

[randlemanboater]

I think if you wait another month the flood of nice used boats on the market will make prices drop like a junkie on pure horse.

I was listening to the news on the radio this morning and their feature story was on the slow down in the New England boating industry. They were talking about a marina that last year had a waitting list and this year has 30 empty slips.

One guy was talking about how he had his 28 foot Baja forsale for a while and hadn't had a single call on it.

Although they said that the really high end boats are selling well, I guess all the oil executives are doing their part to stimulate the economy.

[bigshrimpin]

Willy - what are you doing with your old merc 150? What's wrong with it?

[Seaducer]

A Merc optimax will get you out of the hole quicker and carry the boat faster than any 4 stroke will. Consider a new Optimax or other DFI. Carb engines will burn a little more fuel and will be a little louder. DFIs are the best of all worlds - good speed, good gas mileage, and usually a better price than 4 strokes. Do remember though that good oil will make for a longer lasting of any type of engine. Period.

If you really want a four stroke, though, I would highly recommend Zukis. I just sold a 22ft bay boat with a 140 Zuki 4 stroke and I know it got close to 6 mpg on a cruise and still topped it out at 46 mph on a good day. Those new 150 and 175 big block in-line 4 Zukis I'm sure will carry that V21 pretty well.