MERCURY OPTIMAX LEMON

SHILO500

Recruit
Joined
Mar 12, 2003
Messages
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I have (2) 200 OPTIS & HAVE BLOWN THE SAME POWER HEAD TWICE. MERCSUCKERY WILL NOT WARRANTY OR STAND BEHIND THEIR JUNK.<br />We now have a list of over 100 disgruntled optimax motor owners. We are compiling the list so we can start a full fledged class action lawsuit. If you are thinking of buying an OPTIMAX don't. Their failure rate & problems are tremendous. On the other hand the new HONDA 4 stokes KICK BUTT. FINALLY an outboard that will last & not blow up everytime you look at them.<br />Please contact me with your problems with MERCURY & hopefully you will recieve some compensation for all your money lost & the aggravation their product has cost you.<br />Shilo Goracoff<br />shilo500@jet-the-net.com<br />:
 

Kenny Bush

Chief Petty Officer
Joined
Mar 24, 2002
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Re: MERCURY OPTIMAX LEMON

Shiloh500, Did you deal with the factory rep, or the local dealer where you got it. I have heard a lot of problems with the Optimax but the factory has been standing behind their motors...I have not heard of Mercury bailing out on their customers (I hope is not true). Goodluck with your quest. BushCat
 

kglinz

Cadet
Joined
Nov 23, 2002
Messages
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Re: MERCURY OPTIMAX LEMON

My 225 Opti failed at 163 Hours. It was out of warranty by 2 months. My dealer contacted Mercury and they covered the repair. Replaced the complete powerhead. I have no complaint with Mercury service. Engineering and Marketing is another matter.
 
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