Merc 115

ribraff · 14 December 2003, 17:55

Any comments?

Does anyone have any experience of this engine (2003 model)
I've heard different views so far and wonder if anyone would care to comment. ???

Paul F · 14 December 2003, 23:28

Is it the optimax?

Jono Garton · 15 December 2003, 01:38

i just got one!!!! the saltwater edition

will let you know when i get it on a transom.

Seems to be confusion over pick up from two to four cylinders.

I'm not an expert on the 115, but apparently the one that picks up on the carbs is'nt very good.

ribraff · 15 December 2003, 09:14

Hi Jahno

That's what i'd heard too, 'be very interested to see what it goes like.

my girls · 15 December 2003, 09:40

Used the new 115 optimax on a 6.2 metre Valiant in October, i thought it was a great engine. It had more power and grunt than the Yamaha 115 two stroke, better fuel economy and very quite.

Richard

Jono Garton · 15 December 2003, 16:52

Hi

Optimax is the V6, i think we are talking about the 4 in line non opti?

Rick · 15 December 2003, 17:06

The new Mariner / Mercury 115 Optimax is a 3 cylinder (in line) 1500cc block.

Will be collecting mine on Saturday..............should push the boat along a little faster than the current one.

Jono Garton · 15 December 2003, 17:23

Rick

Old 115 used to be bigger v6 block.

is the new 90hp opti the same block as 115?

Are you selling the 75hp then? sent you pm

chrisallse · 15 December 2003, 19:23

i am completley confused now.. my 115 mariner is in line four 1800cc?

Jono Garton · 15 December 2003, 19:26

WE ARE TALKING 2 STROKES

THOUGHT THE 115 MARINER 4 STROKE WAS 1600 INLINE?????

chrisallse · 15 December 2003, 19:41

No 1800... sorry i will go back to sleep

whizzpopper · 15 December 2003, 20:14

This might help -

http://www.mercurymarine.com/mercury_115_optimax

island8 · 15 December 2003, 21:37

The optimax 115 is a 1.5L inline 3-cylinder engine, it's about 10lbs lighter than the merc. 4 stoke (inline 4-cylinder). From what I hear it's faster than the 4-stroke, gets the same gas mileage, and it's just as quiet! Both great engines
I was about to pick up the 115 opti, but decided to go for the 135 opti.

Daniel · 15 December 2003, 23:03

Quote:

Originally posted by island8
but decided to go for the 135 opti.

Which is the same weight as the 175! Sorry if that upsets you

Paul F · 15 December 2003, 23:12

Have installed 115 opti on a fishing boat, nice engine, I think the block may be the same as the 75 & 95,will check tomorrow,and willalso check up on the other 115s to clarify things

island8 · 16 December 2003, 00:20

Which is the same weight as the 175! Sorry if that upsets you.

No it does'nt Daniel. I picked the 135 over the 150 because their was a $2,000 difference. I wanted the 150, that's the max rating for the zodiac. I also talked to a few guys who run the 135 and 150's on the same ribs and told me you wont notice the difference.

Daniel · 16 December 2003, 00:24

Cheaper yes, but physical weight is the same ... the 135, 150, 175 are all 195Kg, i had the same decision to make and the 150 came in £3000 less than the 175.

Rick · 16 December 2003, 08:42

Jono

Your PM inbox is full, can't send you a reply

Jono Garton · 16 December 2003, 09:16

clear now

its because i'm so popular you see.

Paul F · 16 December 2003, 23:24

for info the merc optimax 75,90 &115 all have the same block.
From 1987 the 115 2 stroke went straight 4 inline.