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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. :) 
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10-16-2009, 12:30 AM
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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.
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10-16-2009, 06:15 AM
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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.
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10-16-2009, 06:57 AM
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The Yam above would be my choice... 
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10-16-2009, 07:38 AM
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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.
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10-16-2009, 08:34 AM
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lol New Old Stock
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10-16-2009, 11:28 AM
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The guy that has the motor wasn't sure about the warranty so that's why I put "(?)" :)
Regarding what Spares said about a total loss w/out an internal damage, I read the same thing. The bolt on parts aren't cheap. I don't like the idea of having to think about getting rid of the motor before the warranty is up.
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