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Post by captduck on Aug 18, 2017 7:25:13 GMT -6
Thinking of replacing my 2000 Johnson 130hp. I have come across a 2002 Mercury 135 Optimax and a 2003 Mercury 150 saltwater. The 150 comes with all gauges and controls but needs a new tilt/trim motor. The Optimax has nogauges or controls and no wiring harness. The price difference is 2700 obo for the 150 and 1500 obo for the opti. I know I will need a new trim for the 150 and all gauges and binnacle for the optimax. But which would be a better deal and motor to go on a 2001 sea pro 190cc. Or just keep the Johnson?
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Post by gnrphil on Aug 18, 2017 7:50:32 GMT -6
The 150 IMO because you get all the gauges etc, not sure how much the trim motor is but you can pay a lot of money for all the rigging in a hurry. Just my two pennies.
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Post by captduck on Aug 18, 2017 8:10:08 GMT -6
Yeah just a quick search for the gauges and binnacle and already up to almost $1000. To replace the trim motor was only a couple hundred.
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Post by Juan on Aug 18, 2017 15:49:46 GMT -6
Unless you're having some serious problems with the Johnson, I'd just keep the Johnson. Why spend the money, have to do the install just to get a whole new set of problems for a 20 hp increase? Just my 2¢.
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Post by captduck on Aug 18, 2017 16:54:09 GMT -6
Unless you're having some serious problems with the Johnson, I'd just keep the Johnson. Why spend the money, have to do the install just to get a whole new set of problems for a 20 hp increase? Just my 2¢. Sounds like exactly what my Wife said!!!!!! |
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Post by freezerfiller on Aug 19, 2017 7:37:12 GMT -6
I'd run the Johnson if you're not having problems with it. No telling what those other motors are going to need and you've already done a good bit to yours. If you just want to swap, I'd go with the 150.
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Post by captduck on Aug 19, 2017 18:07:17 GMT -6
Yeah there is nothing wrong with my Johnson. And since I have put a few $$ into it I may as well run it till she craps out on me! My wife even said the same thing why by another motor when ours is running fine. I rather you use that money on something else. So it sounds like a green light to get me something for the boat. Thinking a T Top or a bigger gps/fishfinder
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Post by xaddo on Jun 19, 2021 8:09:30 GMT -6
I have 2 150 Optimaxs on my boat and the fuel mileage is on par with the newer 4 strokes. A long hard day 40 + miles offshore running and gunning burns 50 gallons..I’ve had Johnson’s that would burn more than twice that much. Might be something to factor in if you run it a lot
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