Is the Mercury OptiMax a good engine?

Is the Mercury OptiMax a good engine?

The Mercury Marine OptiMax 150 is the middle of three direct fuel-injection two-stroke outboards from 135 to 175hp, all of which use the same 60° V6 powerhead. The 2.5lt loop-charged powerhead has been around a long, long time and in my opinion is one of the best Mercury engines.

What does a Mercury 115 weigh?

359 lbs
Specifications – 115

HP / kW 115 / 86
Shaft length 20″ / 508 mm 25″ / 635 mm
Gearcase ratio 2.07:1 or 2.38:1 (CT model)
Dry weight *Lightest model available 359 lbs / 163 kg; 363 lbs / 165 kg (CT model)
CARB star rating 3

How many hours is a lot for an Optimax?

Some go out at 70k, some at 330k, but in general, you should expect 240k out of them. Most with I/O or inboards figure at least 2500 hours before a rebuild. I’ve seen a lot of them with 3500 – 4000 hours.

Is the Mercury Optimax 115 a good outboard motor?

The Mercury OptiMax 115 outboard motor is a compromise between the lower but wider profile of the V4 E-TEC 115 and the tall stature of the in-line TLDI 115. It’s cheap to run for a 115, and with Mercury’s proven saltwater corrosion protection and outstanding warranty coverage it’s a logical re-power choice for older hulls.

Does a 1999 Mercury Optimax have a V6?

Last year the lowest horsepower OptiMax available was the 135. For 1999 Mercury offers a 115 OptiMax. “There are other 115-horse, direct-injected engines on the market. But there is no V-6,” says Tony Esposito, spokesman for Mercury Marine.

What is the lowest horsepower Optimax available?

Last year the lowest horsepower OptiMax available was the 135. For 1999 Mercury offers a 115 OptiMax. “There are other 115-horse, direct-injected engines on the market.

How does the Mercury compare to the Yamaha Optimax?

The Mercury is a 3 cylinder. The Yamaha was a 4… . The Optimax consistently delivers incredible fuel efficiency, but it definitely does not have the torque the Yamaha had. I attribute that to the extra cylinder. Still, watching my speed the Mercury will get me between 6 to 7 NMPG cruising at 19 knots with a light load.