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Old 16 December 2012, 17:25   #1
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mercury 150 saltwater

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I was looking at a 2 stroke 150hp mercury saltwater that is for sale to put on a 5.5m ospray viper, does anyone have any idea if they are decent engines ????? Or should the search go on !?!
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Old 16 December 2012, 18:15   #2
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Old 16 December 2012, 18:21   #3
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Hi there thanks for reply , it's for sale as a 2008 but I can't seem find any info to confirm they still made that engine in 2008 ??? It's tor sale for £2150.
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Old 16 December 2012, 19:51   #5
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IMO good engines, had one stolen 3 weeks ago, so check serial numbers, if you think its dodgy contact the Police. Price seems cheap for a 4 year old unit, how many hours?
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Sorry to hear that :-( It says 50 hrs but sounds dodgy to me !! I will check serial number ok ,

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50 hours, 2008 at that price ..... Sounds very dodgy.....
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Old 16 December 2012, 20:14   #8
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My engines details are posted on stolenboats.org 150hp Optimax stolen 25/26th November. If its is genuine and not for you please PM me the detail as I am in the market for another engine. Thank you
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Hi Mick,

I will do and I will keep you posted on the outcome.


Defo worth checking serial numbers ok I will check it out

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I will do and I will keep you posted on the outcome.


Defo worth checking serial numbers ok I will check it out

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I've seen the engine you are looking at advertised on B&O, the number advertised never answers. There are similar adverts for cheapish large engines, I'm sure the boys in blue wont be shy in contacting these people (if they actually exsist) as potential buyers.

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I've seen the engine you are looking at advertised on B&O, the number advertised never answers. There are similar adverts for cheapish large engines, I'm sure the boys in blue wont be shy in contacting these people (if they actually exsist) as potential buyers.

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It's a scam then...
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Yes I tried phoning it but no answer ! I got an email back quick enough but no joy on phone ! I think this one needs left well alone !!!the search goes on for an engine :-)
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Yes I tried phoning it but no answer ! I got an email back quick enough but no joy on phone ! I think this one needs left well alone !!!the search goes on for an engine :-)
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I tried to purchase the same engine, had a mail back saying they lived in Orkney and I could view if I wanted. I asked for serial no's and the name of a carrier who could pick it up. Never replied definite scam.
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Hi Jim

Lots of dodgy stuff being advertised as from "Orkney" and Shetland these days... lawn mowers, puppies and boat stuff etc

If you or anyone else wants a local Orkney sale confirming, feel free to ask - 07973 721685, or say you know me in Deerness (Orkney Mainland) and is it OK for me to pop round to look at the item?

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Lots of dodgy stuff being advertised as from "Orkney" and Shetland these days... lawn mowers, puppies and boat stuff etc

If you or anyone else wants a local Orkney sale confirming, feel free to ask - 07973 721685, or say you know me in Deerness (Orkney Mainland) and is it OK for me to pop round to look at the item?

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