Optimax air compressor wanted

martini · 09 July 2009, 17:12

Would you believe there is none in stock in Europe or North America

New Batch due in just in time for the end of summer!

I'm just wondering if there's a dealer somewhere with one sat on the shelf or anyone with a motor being broken for spares?

Its the complete air compressor unit I'm after for a 225hp optimax, 2003 on.

Part number 828123T19 or 828123T32

Thanks

Ribshop · 09 July 2009, 18:03

we have some spares on the shelf what parts have failed?

jambo · 09 July 2009, 18:18

Martini
have you tried Ribs marine parts who specialise in Mercury/mariner.http://www.ribsmarineparts.co.uk or http://www.crowleymarine.com.
Hope this helps.
J

PeterM · 09 July 2009, 20:07

If you find out RIBS Marine have one its literlly a stones throw from me so happy to do what I can get it to you . I guess this was the cause of the problem you picked up ?

Ian Sharlot · 09 July 2009, 22:00

Bembridge outboards are selling opti 200 and 225 ecu units, Its a long shot but you could guess they must have some breaking. may be worth a try

Jono Garton · 09 July 2009, 22:02

Bet Dan at Norfolk Outboards as got one

Chris · 09 July 2009, 22:34

I might know of one from a 150HP would it be the same part?

martini · 10 July 2009, 17:28

Thanks for the suggestions guys, no luck so far with them though.

Chris thanks but I think the 150 is different, will double check anyway.

Ribshop could do with the complete unit really, the bore is badly scored and the piston, conrod and crank are all U/S as well.

karlT · 10 July 2009, 18:39

This is a strange coincidence....

My friends compressor / fuel pump failed last wednesday (Very Hot day) on a 225 Opti 2003? Wasn't being run hard and started making horrendous noise as if engine was seizing up on way into Bouley Bay. Tied up on mooring and took the boat out the water later the same day.

Think they got the last one in UK and this was fitted by GT marine earlier this week. Saw your rib in Sark for rowing race so guess this failed either on Sat or Sun??

GT said they have had a few of these go over last few years for no apparent reason. BTW (£900 for parts £300 labour ouch)

Dirk Diggler · 10 July 2009, 18:45

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Originally Posted by chris

i might know of one from a 150hp would it be the same part?

no

martini · 10 July 2009, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by karlT

This is a strange coincidence....

My friends compressor / fuel pump failed last wednesday (Very Hot day) on a 225 Opti 2003? Wasn't being run hard and started making horrendous noise as if engine was seizing up on way into Bouley Bay. Tied up on mooring and took the boat out the water later the same day.

Think they got the last one in UK and this was fitted by GT marine earlier this week. Saw your rib in Sark for rowing race so guess this failed either on Sat or Sun??

GT said they have had a few of these go over last few years for no apparent reason. BTW (£900 for parts £300 labour ouch)

Ah yes saw the one at GT, did exactly the same as mine. Price is a bit much, they're £400 from USA, labour is free if you're capable of doing up 4 bolts

It happened on the way into Sark but sod it I thought, just carried on!

martini · 13 July 2009, 17:59

Found one! A place called American Marine, they have a warehouse in the US as well as UK. Apparently they carry a huge stock in the US which obviously the UK depot can call upon.

Also a fair amount less than RRP through a Mercury dealer

Dirk Diggler · 13 July 2009, 19:46

That'll be Hank, he's pretty good on prices normally.

Bigmuz7 · 13 July 2009, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler

That'll be Hank, he's pretty good on prices normally.

Sounds like a nice inside line, martini/DD Nice one ..