225 Optimax opinions

[jasoncooperpcola]

Too heavy and too much power?

http://pensacola.craigslist.org/boa/3028075545.html

[jasoncooperpcola]

I have one more option, its a 2003 Optimax 25" shaft. Emerald Coast Marine just quoted a repower on a boat powered by twin Opti's. He said to give him a couple days to find out if they do it or not.

If this one falls through i am giving the check back and trading my GMC for a Ford F150 4x4.

[macojoe]

The guys I know with the ox66 say they are great motors, but a bit thirsty. Also think that 250 be way more then the V can handle.

Stay away from Ford!

[bgreene]

What about the Yami 350 hp V8 ? Only weighs around 800 lbs......

Figure we should get 65 mph before the transom tears off and the boat sinks.

[jasoncooperpcola]

Originally Posted by bgreene

What about the Yami 350 hp V8 ? Only weighs around 800 lbs......

Figure we should get 65 mph before the transom tears off and the boat sinks.

The way i am building my bracket it will have to tear the stringers, and the whole bottom of the boat out for five feet! Besides i wont pay $25000 for a four stroke Yamaha.

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

The way i am building my bracket it will have to tear the stringers, and the whole bottom of the boat out for five feet! Besides i wont pay $25000 for a four stroke Yamaha.

Yup, I've gone with used outboards my last four boats, all good if you're careful picking.

[captpete13]

[QUOTE=jasoncooperpcola; and too much power?


there is no such thing as too much power. If I came across one of those motors for a good deal it would be on the back of my boat faster then it takes me to type this response

[jasoncooperpcola]

Originally Posted by captpete13

there is no such thing as too much power. If I came across one of those motors for a good deal it would be on the back of my boat faster then it takes me to type this response

If i can get the OX66 complete with binaccle cables keys etc, for $3500 should i jump on it? Only issue its 550lbs.


Talked with the owner it has 530 hours but its a 30" shaft. He will let it go for $3500.

[jasoncooperpcola]

My dad just passed away and i had to use $520 of the outboard money to cover what insurance did not on the funeral and burial expenses. So i have $3000 to find an outboard.

[captpete13]

hey I'm sorry for your loss. I didn't know how much the 250 weighed. It is a great engine though. I have a 2.6L 225 Yamaha. It is the same weight as all the 150-200 2.6L's. they are older motors but I still see good clean ones every once and a while. Also watch for a V6 Excel. That's what they called the early 225's