Optimax re Fourstroke

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Poly you surprise me!...(for once!)....

For someone so pedantic over the finer points of posting on the Forum...Please refer to the O.P.

I think apparent to all..that Jambo is asking for opinions, preferences and EXPERIENCE about OUTBOARDS

Ouch, busted.

To be fair it would appear most of the modern engines are pretty reliable if bought new and looked after. I'd imagine it's the 2s 4s choice that's key, dependent on usage. The rest is just price, weight and dealer locality.

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by Maximus

an E-tec which I quite liked...

Hang on, how has "e-tecs are awsome,both power AND economy" sunk to "I quite liked"?

[willk]

Originally Posted by Mollers

Hang on, how has "e-tecs are awsome,both power AND economy" sunk to "I quite liked"?

Positions change - remember? "However, no comment. :-)"

[matt h]

Maybe not such a cult following as you first thought..Dont let that upset you though

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by matt h

Maybe not such a cult following as you first thought..Dont let that upset you though

Is that the best that you could come up with? Have a coffee and try again. ;-)

[bedajim]

How many hours a season will the OP do on average and how long does he intend to keep it ?

Do most new outboards come with a 5 year warranty now days ?

Does the colour go with the rib?

[jambo]

Depends on various factors but very well used.

Yes which is a good point



Yes the black of a mercury will go nicely thanks


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[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Mollers

Hang on, how has "e-tecs are awsome,both power AND economy" sunk to "I quite liked"?

Well...Not my words exact words acutely....but sure I did like my 130 etec. And it suited the 545 really well...BUT then you change to 250 lump...(only the second 4stk I've had) on a larger much heavier Boat...and the Fuel economy isn't THAT much different at all!! and

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by willk

Positions change - remember? "However, no comment. :-)"

They sure do
....not like you!...Go on comment

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Well...Not my words exact words acutely...

Nope. Copied and pasted exact quotes, took me a while to find 'em. ;-) Putting aside the sizes and applications and that you love your current OB, I'm still not sure how your etec opinion has gone from 'awesome' to 'quite liked'? If you were to buy a yam next time, may Suzys then also be relegated to the 'quite liked' league? :-)

[Maximus]

I'll be sure to let you know if that's the case!...But for now I don't see how a few semantics really matter either way.....,and I'm sure the small number of people actually interested get the gist!
Hopefully Jambo will make a decision that suits him...like everyone else

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by Downhilldai

.....buy the Opti 'cos it's best value for money and put up with the noise at idle.

What da man says. I've had one, they're 'awesome' value for money. :-)

[gotchiguy]

Originally Posted by Mollers

What da man says. I've had one, they're 'awesome' value for money. :-)

Optimaxes are certainly the best value for money at the minute. A new ETEC 250HO will set you back the best part of 25k (rrp).

Also, I apologise for misleading in my last post, it was actually £6900, but included all smartcraft gauges, harnesses and the correct SS propellor.

[bedajim]

Originally Posted by gotchiguy

Optimaxes are certainly the best value for money at the minute. A new ETEC 250HO will set you back the best part of 25k (rrp).

Also, I apologise for misleading in my last post, it was actually £6900, but included all smartcraft gauges, harnesses and the correct SS propellor.

I seem to remember the happymax was quick too

[CJL]

Originally Posted by Searider

Did CJL have one of the new mercury 4 stroke 150s on a ribtec 585?

I've had

Merc 135 Verado on a Ribtec 585
Merc 135 Optimax on a Ribtec 585
Merc 150 Fourstroke on a Ribcraft 585

If cash is tight and you do less than 500hrs a year get the Optimax. You won't notice the fuel difference, they sound lovely, are easy to fix and are a good all round cost effective engine.

The Verado is juicy and the fourstroke is expensive to buy in my opinion.

Chris

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by CJL

The Verado is juicy

That I would agree with, although mine was the biggest engine Ive ever had at 275 ... the difference in consumption between 4500, and 5500 was eyewatering ... Most out boards would do the same but I found the consumption gap more brutal with the Verado. That said .. It was the only outboard that could push me back into my seat when you opened the throttle, and I dont mean a hole shot ... I mean when going from 3500 to 5.. say

[Nos4r2]

Love my Opti.

It does this:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mANBXMmadH4

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Love my Opti.

It does this:-

But Who did you lend the Boat to Nos...??

[Jizm]

Love my opti too. Looking forward to trying out my verado though...