If money was no object, and your criteria for choosing a new 150hp outboard for saltwater use were in order of importance: reliability, performance and economy - which one would you choose? I'm buying, and can't trust the pitches I'm getting from those who are selling. Any educated and/or...
I am considering buying a '98 Mako rigged with a '99 Mercury Optimax 135. I've heard some nightmare stories about the early Optimax and all Direct Inject engines. For that matter, I'm hearing about troubles with later DI engines as well. I'm willing to give up fuel/oil efficiency for...
