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Old 28 February 2008, 17:44   #1
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Wanted outboard Engine 150-200hp

Hi,

New to these forums and looking for an engine.

Does anybody have to know where to get a good 2nd hand 150hp-200hp optimax or similar engine(e tec)

Have looked around and not much available.

PM me with any details.

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Old 28 February 2008, 17:51   #2
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Old 28 February 2008, 18:03   #3
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okey dokey, i ll try to look him up...Who is he and how can he help?
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Old 28 February 2008, 18:07   #4
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Not much around this side of the pond. I've just bought a pair of 2003 225hp opti's for £6500 from the USA. So much more choice at better prices over there. Expect to pay £250-400 shipping for a motor that size though.
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Old 28 February 2008, 18:11   #5
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Not much around this side of the pond. I've just bought a pair of 2003 225hp opti's for £6500 from the USA. So much more choice at better prices over there. Expect to pay £250-400 shipping for a motor that size though.
I ve noticed the lack of engines!! Ho much did you get collared for import duty and where did you go for those?
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Old 28 February 2008, 18:30   #6
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I ve noticed the lack of engines!! Ho much did you get collared for import duty and where did you go for those?
Theres a few companies on USA ebay who specialize in S/H outboards and ship worldwide. They haven't left yet so I'll cross the import duty bridge when I come to it. At least I know I'm not paying VAT as they're going straight on to the Channel islands
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okey dokey, i ll try to look him up...Who is he and how can he help?
Tis I and I have an opti 150 for sale on boats and outboards.

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Old 28 February 2008, 20:11   #8
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I think i ve already been in contact with you..Coming to look next weekend...Hopefully
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Great , Steve Amato our local Opti mechanic has said he can lend me an outboard stand to mount her on and run her up.

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Old 01 March 2008, 17:20   #10
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Secondhand 150 Outboard

I have a secondhand Yamaha 150 HPDI. It has done 3 seasons on one of our tour RIBs - FSH - had full winter service/layup (Nov) by Yampower Glasgow so new impellor, plugs etc. Yamaha diagnostics downloads available.
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I have a secondhand Yamaha 150 HPDI. It has done 3 seasons on one of our tour RIBs - FSH - had full winter service/layup (Nov) by Yampower Glasgow so new impellor, plugs etc. Yamaha diagnostics downloads available.
What is the hpdi like? is that similar to the optimax?
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Not much around this side of the pond. I've just bought a pair of 2003 225hp opti's for £6500 from the USA. So much more choice at better prices over there. Expect to pay £250-400 shipping for a motor that size though.
Who are you using for shipping - that's seriously cheap!!!
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Old 13 March 2008, 18:54   #13
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Who are you using for shipping - that's seriously cheap!!!
Dunno, seller is (meant to be) sorting that out. Auction ended 18th Feb and he still hasn't sent them yet
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Old 13 March 2008, 19:21   #14
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Well, I m sorted on the engine front...Finding a good second hand engine is like finding rocking horse poo! and I never made it to Portsmouth to look at the opti 150.

So, instead I have bitten the bullet and brought a brand spankers optimax 175!

I am now very seriously skint, so I would like to sell my 200 2 stroke if anyone wants to make a sensible offer or know the best place to sell it.

Please dont say ebay!!...AArgh!!
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