For Sale Mariner 150 optimax engine outboard

Rory_mcw · 24 April 2012, 22:56

Hi, I have a 99 optimax engine, 150 efi. I bought it with my friend to put on a rib but we struggled to find a suitable boat. We have bought a boat with an inboard so I can't see us using it. It came on a speed boat and we had it running and pumping water, gears engage but I never had it out on the water. Nice s/s prop, controls, wiring, oil tank, gauges etc. The cowling was damaged so we bought an excellent condition mercury optimax cover. This is a long shaft 20" engine.

We live in Scotland but can ship anywhere in the uk for £90.

My friend has it listed on eBay right now for £2495 but will take a sensible offer if it's someone on here. We also have a sea star helm and 15ft hoses and the hydraulic ram, these are also on eBay but can be included too.

I can send pics etc

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Rory

CJL · 24 April 2012, 23:37

How many hours?

Chris

Rory_mcw · 24 April 2012, 23:42

I'm not too sure, the boat did not have an hour meter. Sorry. Cheers rory

Rory_mcw · 25 April 2012, 11:14

It is now spares or repairs. I have been told it has a suspect ecu fault so spares or repairs. Sold as seen £1250

Rory_mcw · 27 April 2012, 21:25

£1100

Jizm · 28 April 2012, 11:43

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Originally Posted by Rory_mcw

£1100

Can you post the serial no. please and if possible the part no. off the ECU?
cheers...

Rory_mcw · 28 April 2012, 15:03

Hi, I will try to get it for you today/tomorrow. Cheers

Jizm · 28 April 2012, 21:15

Cheers. What makes you think it's an ecu problem anyway?

Rory_mcw · 28 April 2012, 21:19

A guy I spoke to said that was the problem. I am going to start breaking the engine if there is no interest by the middle of the week.

Cheers

Jizm · 28 April 2012, 21:30

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Originally Posted by Rory_mcw

A guy I spoke to said that was the problem. I am going to start breaking the engine if there is no interest by the middle of the week.

Cheers

Ok well depending on the no.s you get I may be in a position to make an offer.

Rory_mcw · 28 April 2012, 21:36

Sorry but there are no offers at that price. I will just strip it if I don't get £1100, I see you are selling off parts too.

Cheers

Jizm · 28 April 2012, 22:01

Ok, still would appreciate the numbers.
I know these motors quite well now and the even though some one has told you what the fault is does not mean he's right. Fantastic engines, but there's an awful lot of bits in them!
Ta

Rory_mcw · 28 April 2012, 22:07

Yes, we got it for a project, ended up buying a rib with a 4.3 mercruiser so have lost interest. It's lying in my garage on a allot so I'll try to check tomorrow. Thanks

Rory_mcw · 29 April 2012, 18:36

Now breaking for parts. I will start stripping tomorrow and listing on eBay.

Jizm · 29 April 2012, 18:43

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Originally Posted by Rory_mcw

Now breaking for parts. I will start stripping tomorrow and listing on eBay.

Did you not manage to get the numbers at all?

Rory_mcw · 29 April 2012, 18:48

I've not had time. My friend is going to start breaking the engine for me this week and get it listed on eBay. I will get him to check numbers when he collects it. Cheers

Jizm · 29 April 2012, 18:53

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Originally Posted by Rory_mcw

I've not had time. My friend is going to start breaking the engine for me this week and get it listed on eBay. I will get him to check numbers when he collects it. Cheers

Seems a shame, because if I've got the right ecu then I will buy it. Simple as that.
The problem described does not sound terminal.
Any idea on the hours?

Rory_mcw · 29 April 2012, 19:26

Not sure of hours. Yes it is a shame but I'll get a lot more for it that way.

Jizm · 29 April 2012, 21:12

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Originally Posted by Rory_mcw

Not sure of hours. Yes it is a shame but I'll get a lot more for it that way.

Indeed but it's also alot of work. Seems a shame to strip a motor that may only have a minor fault.

Rory_mcw · 29 April 2012, 21:16

I'll get more £ back, plus I don't have the hassle of doing it. Thanks for the interest.