Life of an optimax

[Jizm]

I'm looking at a boat that has an opti on it which has done about 900 hours, I've heard of these motors doing five times that and seen one with over 3000 but is that common or shall I avoid?
cheers
Jiz

[martini]

I've got 750 hours on mine, still going ok. If the air compressor is original then there may not be much life left in it.

[Jizm]

just been to look at the boat, it needs a new compressor or that one repairing.
How many £££s?

[Damien.]

As long as she's been looked after, they can last a very long time.

I'll see how much the compressor would cost you.

[martini]

When mine failed last year best price I found was from American Marine Imports (Hank), £400-500 iirc.

[Jizm]

Originally Posted by Damien.

As long as she's been looked after, they can last a very long time.

I'll see how much the compressor would cost you.

Cheers, I've had a look and it seems straight forward to fit...

Can they be rebuilt?

[bogib]

Yes, they can and part costs almost half of new one.

Bogi

[Damien.]

As Bogib said.

Your better off just getting a new one, for peace of mind and all that.

I wont be able to get you a rough price until the morning !

[Jizm]

Originally Posted by Damien.

As Bogib said.

Your better off just getting a new one, for peace of mind and all that.

I wont be able to get you a rough price until the morning !

Thanks much appreciated.
It's 200hp by the way.

[Damien.]

Originally Posted by Jizm

Thanks much appreciated.
It's 200hp by the way.

Are you sitting down fella.

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