Vmax 225 3.1L 2003

[jmartin56]

Hey y'all,

im looking at a boat with a 2003 vmax 3.1L 225 on it. I have little to no experience with a vmax like this. I was looking for some advice on this motor. How reliable are they? What should I look out for? Any advice would be great. Thanks in advance!

[j_stodola]

I have the same motor and year but a 200hp. Knock on wood I have performed basic maintenance on it and no problems. I have 180 hours on the motor.

[jmartin56]

How long have you had it?

[clayshooter100]

With proper maintenance, the big block OX-66 series are some of the most reliable 2-stroke outboards ever made.

[EL Skeeter]

With proper maintenance, the big block OX-66 series are some of the most reliable 2-stroke outboards ever made.

I concur!!!!

[Fishin is life]

With proper maintenance, the big block OX-66 series are some of the most reliable 2-stroke outboards ever made.

Yep. Just sold my 02 and it still has never been rebuilt. All i ever did was basic maintenance. Theyre also extremely easy to work on

[98skeeter202]

One of the best built IMHO.

[jmartin56]

Thanks y'all! Helps me out a lot!

[StrokerSmoker]

I had some issues with the 02 sensor mostly due to cleaning instead of replacing....once I figured out that cleaning once you have a problem really does nothing its replace time.....