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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bassfisher444 View Post
    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.
    His motor is 11 years old. Its not like its year one of the SHO. That motor ran and lasted 11 years.

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