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Old 07-15-2008, 08:48 PM
shawn1127 shawn1127 is offline
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would like some input on new outboard i have a 88 20' sf
running a 90 honda getting ready to repower and so far i am
looking at 3 options 140/suzi 150/honda 135/optimax
would like to here what you guys think
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Old 07-15-2008, 09:23 PM
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ive got 2 motor questions posted on here myself so take it or leave it but ive heard nothing but good things about the new suzukis and i know the optimaxes have had some major issues in past years. dont know much about hondas other than that theyre expensive and quiet.
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Old 07-15-2008, 09:30 PM
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my only issue w/the honda is 510 lbs
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Old 07-16-2008, 12:27 AM
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you dont have to tell me about weight, ive got an 18 footer w/ a 200 merc on it. heavy motor but it pushes her right along and i havent noticed any adverse effects so far. im curious as to your results as im going to have to repower at some point in the next few years. good luck.
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Old 07-22-2008, 06:25 AM
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I just purchased and installed a new 08 115 OptiMax on my 20 cc. So far I love it. Runs 40.6 mph wot at 5400 rpm. Not carrying a big load of fuel with two people in boat. I was also able to get a 5 year warranty. I think it weighs 380 lbs. Time will tell.
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Old 07-25-2008, 09:09 PM
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The weight is the killer and when you go from 4 cyl to 6 they ar4e all about the same. I wouldn't rule out the Etec's as I think they have a new 130 coming out. I would go with any of the above @ 130+ that has the least weight or close and stay with a 2S forget the Honda. All motors seem quite good these days and nobody except Yami and their fuel systems are having issues.
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Old 07-25-2008, 09:44 PM
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Don't forget tohatsu. They make a 115 TLDI that would work for you.
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Old 07-26-2008, 09:35 PM
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guys thanks for your input after alot of research i have
chose the zuk 140 got a perty good deal i think
wonder if anyone could help w/prop size i was told 20 or 21
any one w any info would be helpfull agin thanks
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Old 07-27-2008, 02:45 PM
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Sounds correct, Zukes have a lower gear ratio and can swing a bit bigger props - I also think that was a good choice
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Old 07-31-2008, 12:04 AM
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Opti has all the bugs out of it the late 90's still had some problems as they were called the DFI's they are lighter and just as fuel eficent as the 4 strokes and when u slam the throttle down she go's Suz is a good motor we just dont have anyone close to work on them for some reason they like to change alot of parts from yr to yr making it hard to stock parts. The suz draw back I have seen on the few I have serviced is the bolts under the cowl either they are SS or chrome they rust up bad and trolling they will eat plugs.
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