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Need advice before I buy
After buying a ficht and having it do what ficht does (blow up)I’m a little gun shy on motors. I have the opportunity to purchase a 2004 Nitro NX 898 with a 225 Optimax on it. The current owner is my boss so that helps. All service records are available (haven’t seen them yet still doing research on motor). We work in service industry so we are maintenance guys so I know it’s been done. I would be surprised if there was 300 hours on the motor and wouldn’t be surprised if there was less than 100. Boat has not been used very much. What do you guys think? I know the Optimax had trouble before this year but again I’m gun shy. Thank you in advance.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control.
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I think most of the problems have been taken care of. Most of the problems were user related anyway, improper warm up and shut down etc.
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Take a look at the FAQ at top of forum, lots of great info there including proper checkout for used engines. Low hours does not necessarily mean a good deal, well cared for and properly maintained low hours, you bet. My 10yr old Optimax has 162hrs on it but I follow all the service, maintenance, and Don's recommendations to a "T".
Checkout Recommendations for a Used Engine
Recommended Annual Maintenance or Winterization for Optimax Engines
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Phil
'09 Hewescraft ProV
'09 150 Optimax
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I will check it out thank you
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control.
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I will also post the printout on the motor soon if you guys don’t mind looking at it
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control.
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Mercury 3L/4 Stroke/Verado Moderator
Be glad to.
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The picture didn’t download. I will resize and post it soon
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control.
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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control.
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I got the boat and opened the cowling on the motor. On the heads was marked compression readings I’m assuming from the mechanic the numbers are as follows. Port side 100, 95, 95 starboard side 95, 100, 90. Sounds low to me what do you guys think
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control.
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By got the boat I mean my boss let me take it for the weekend
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control.
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The motor is a 2005 serial # 1b149175
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control.
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Mercury 3L/4 Stroke/Verado Moderator
Serial# 1B149175
Model# 1225D73DD
MERCURY 225DFI L DIG
DOB: 1/25/05
DON'T trust "paint numbers" for compression. I have one here that shows 114 and has ZERO.
Always get CURRENT results- Specs were 90-110, Max variance of 15 psi between highest and lowest.
Sent PM.
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Thank you all for your help. I feel equipped to make a better decision this time around. Looks like the ball is in my court now. Again thank you all
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control.