Matt Lang wrote:

I did more reading and it looks the worst optimax selfdestructs were
the 3l blovk. The optimax uses the 2.5l block. Not sure but I think
its the same block the robust 135 uses

Harry Krause wrote in message ...
Matt Lang wrote:

Guys, lets bring this thread back to how optimax are holding up in sportjets


Haven't noticed, but the engines are solid. If you treat them carefully,
as you should any outboard, and flush it after use, and don't run it for
long periods of time at high throttle setitngs, well, it should last a
long time.

Well, the guy who bought my '98 Opti 135 is out fishing a lot on the
bay...I've seen him several times and saw him at the dock once or
twice...he's naving no problems.

Make sure you establish a good relationship with a Merc dealer whose
mechanics are trained on these high-tech engines, and have your engine
serviced by the book. Also, use premium Merc oil in your oil tank. You
can buy it in bulk for a couple of dollars more a gallon than Brand X
from most dealers.



--
"There's an old saying in Tennessee - I know it's in Texas, probably in
Tennessee - that says, fool me once, shame on - shame on you. Fool me -
you can't get fooled again." -George W. Bush, Nashville, Tenn., Sept.
17, 2002