You did a great deal on that motor for such a low hours! I have the 150 Optimax, and it's all what you said, reliablity, performance, economy. And it weighs lighter than a 4 stroke.
Good video, same here. Can't justify a new outboard cost in the $25k range for recreational anglers fishing 15-20 times a yr. Bought a 2005 optimax. Run non ethanol fuel, quickleen periodically, and stay on top the cooling system. I added vesselview and love it. 1014 hrs so far no issues. I bought the motor for $4500 in 2018. Even if the new 4 strokes are more fuel efficient, can buy alot of fuel for $20k. I added a 9.8 Tohatsu kicker for trolling, backup.
Greetings from down under in Sydney Australia! 6 years of total joy from my 2006 optimax 135, I agree with your reasons 100%! My trim also screams going down on the rams - did your mechanic mention why?
I have a 150 Opti and I'm trying to hook it up to my boat but can't find where the positive and negative battery wires connect to on the outboard. Can you let me know where to look?
Nice boat build. Can I ask what the real cost of the $6.5k Dusky is after all that work. Also love the attitude what a rough beginning with the initial work. I’m sure it was frustrating but you got a real nice boat.
He might go to your funeral you might go to his if you go to his you can say shoulda eat less BUT if he goes to yours he can say you shoulda enjoyed life more ya miserable git
