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[QUOTE]Shep - 10/22/2003  3:28 PM

You don't like the sound of the Mercs? Probably don't like the rumble of a Harley, either. Like that ying-ying sound of a rice burner, eh? LOL

Just kidding around, Tyler.

It appears Mike is asking about a 1996 Merc 75HP. Great motor, bulletproof, in my experience. Merc has made this motor for a lot of years, and there are lots of them around.

Most of the problems with the Opti's were the 200-225HP, from 2000-2001. Pre 2000, they were not the digital Opti's and had few problems. There were some problems with the 2000-2001's, but they have been resolved, and the 2002+ have been very reliable motors. I would think that if they weren't, Merc would never offer a 5 year warranty on them.

Right now, I think all the major manufacturers are making a good product, and continue to be on the cutting edge. But when one sells so many more than the others, you are bound to see more problems. Like I said. I think they're all pretty good motors out there now. Pick the one you like, and go fish.[/QUOTE]

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Posted 10/22/2003 3:28 PM (#85643 - in reply to #85521)
Subject: RE: Later Model Mercury Questions

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You don't like the sound of the Mercs? Probably don't like the rumble of a Harley, either. Like that ying-ying sound of a rice burner, eh? LOL

Just kidding around, Tyler.

It appears Mike is asking about a 1996 Merc 75HP. Great motor, bulletproof, in my experience. Merc has made this motor for a lot of years, and there are lots of them around.

Most of the problems with the Opti's were the 200-225HP, from 2000-2001. Pre 2000, they were not the digital Opti's and had few problems. There were some problems with the 2000-2001's, but they have been resolved, and the 2002+ have been very reliable motors. I would think that if they weren't, Merc would never offer a 5 year warranty on them.

Right now, I think all the major manufacturers are making a good product, and continue to be on the cutting edge. But when one sells so many more than the others, you are bound to see more problems. Like I said. I think they're all pretty good motors out there now. Pick the one you like, and go fish.