That's why you never buy the first generation of any new outboard. First Gen Optimax had issues, first gen HDPI had issues, first gen SHO had issues and first gen Merc 4 strokes had issues. They all got them pretty well worked out in 3-4 years.
That's why you never buy the first generation of any new outboard. First Gen Optimax had issues, first gen HDPI had issues, first gen SHO had issues and first gen Merc 4 strokes had issues. They all got them pretty well worked out in 3-4 years.