I am about to buy a new 2001 Merc 150 carb saltwater series. Does anyone have any input on quirks, problems, things i should look out for before I buy? Thanks!
Ok guys, Ive asked before but I gotta ask again. Ive been told several times that It would be better to reinvest my money in a new outboard than to repair my '98 Johnson ficht 175. Dealer said approx $2500 to repair 2 cylinders. Ive been upset about the whole fichting deal but as i get closer...
Two questions guys: How do you tell if engine is 20" or 25"? What is actual measurement based on and I can tell by my model #, right? It is: 175FSXEC. Also, anyone have any ideas what salvage value would be if the engine is extremely clean and two cylinders are scored. I just dropped $500...
I have a 24V troll motor. Two 12s in series. I always thought that you should drain batts down as much as possible before recharging so I dont charge everytime I bring boat back. Battery memory or something. I have a 12V charger that I put on 2amp setting with deep cycle setting as well. I...
Considering getting an '04 Merc 115 Optimax. Any changes to motor? I'm nervous of buying new technology. All the computer/smart monitoring scares me. Dealer says 5 yr warranty so that helps. Also, previous posts suggested that 115hp may not be enough for my 19' Scout Sportfish. Will Optimax...
I am looking at replacing my '98 Johnson Ficht 175. I just lost 2 cylinders and think Ill put the money in another outboard instead of taking chance with more problems with this one. Was thinking of a 115 Merc. Rarely ran the 175 at WOT so thought less motor may help the pocket book. I have...
Can anyone help me with options to the trainwreck I am in. Bought my 98 ficht in 99. Had updates done in Jan 2000. Just took outboard in to dealer for checkup and service. Engine failure immeadiately after launching the boat. Was able to idle back to marina and took it back thinking small...
