I found a 2017 Mercury 115 4 stroke command thrust, 20" shaft for sale. Has 600 hours on it. Any input on how well this would push an 18' Xpress H56? Thinking of replacing my 2003 Optimax 135.
I found a 2017 Mercury 115 4 stroke command thrust, 20" shaft for sale. Has 600 hours on it. Any input on how well this would push an 18' Xpress H56? Thinking of replacing my 2003 Optimax 135.
2003 18' Xpress H56, 2022 Tohatsu MFS140 / Serial #071184BB
id keep the v6 135 if it was me.
how many hours on yours ?
1998 bullet 20xd 2006 225 sport xs
2003 18' Xpress H56, 2022 Tohatsu MFS140 / Serial #071184BB
I'd stay with the 135 opti as well
If I recall, you were having issues with finding the right setup and/or prop to get it to ride better/faster. Maybe consider looking into a 150hp instead of reducing the hp.
Also, the lower unit on the command thrust outboard is intended for low speed applications, such as a pontoon boat, and would be less than ideal from a performance standpoint.
Brad Luchsinger
2003 Allison XB-21 BasSport 2+2
2004 Mercury Racing 250XS
1998 Xpress X70
1998 Yamaha Vmax 150 TRP
2002 Triton 200XP
2003 18' Xpress H56, 2022 Tohatsu MFS140 / Serial #071184BB
1998 bullet 20xd 2006 225 sport xs
There is just as much that can go wrong with a four stroke. There is no way I would get rid of the V6 for the F115 although I have one on my H17. If you check the air compressor for bearing slop once a year you should catch it before it fails.
[QUOTE=ddement;[URL="tel:12605243"]12605243[/URL]]There is just as much that can go wrong with a four stroke. There is no way I would get rid of the V6 for the F115 although I have one on my H17. If you check the air compressor for bearing slop once a year you should catch it before it fails.[/
Sound advice, I appreciate that.
2003 18' Xpress H56, 2022 Tohatsu MFS140 / Serial #071184BB
I heard all the Optimax stories, too. My dealer advises the Opti is good for 1500 hours, IF the scheduled maintenance is kept.
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