Mariner 150 Opti-max - Page 2

Nick Hearne · 25 June 2005, 16:31

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Originally Posted by CJL

My Merc doesn't have the smart gauges either but its one of the very first Opti's into the UK.

I know that mine cannot have the smart cratf guages added so you would be wise to get the serial number and check with a friendly merc/mariner dealer if it can be done.

Chris

Chris, is your gauge the same as this one?
If so what dose it tell you?
I'm I going to have to get a rev counter, fuel, trim gauge

Or can I use the old Johnson ones?
Nick

Pete7 · 25 June 2005, 16:36

Probably not, but all is not lost. Rev counter from e bay, forget the trim gauge (a Mk 1 eye ball is much more accurate) and how about a navman fuel monitor instead of the fuel gauge, okay its £150 but gives the gph figure and total fuel used etc.

Pete

robin · 25 June 2005, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete7

and how about a navman fuel monitor instead of the fuel gauge, okay its £150 but gives the gph figure and total fuel used etc.

Pete

Nah......£140 fer cash squire

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CJL · 27 June 2005, 08:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Hearne

Chris, is your gauge the same as this one?
If so what dose it tell you?
I'm I going to have to get a rev counter, fuel, trim gauge

Or can I use the old Johnson ones?
Nick

I've got that warning guage but also the merc rev guage, temp, mph and a smith hour guage.

No trim guage on my boat I`m afraid but in reality you don't actually need a trim guage anyway.

Hope this helps but make sure that the short shaft is OK for your boat!!

Chris

ADS · 28 June 2005, 10:47

2 minutes left and still no bids

Nick Hearne · 28 June 2005, 11:06

No bids then! May be I should make them a silly offer!

ADS · 28 June 2005, 12:05

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Originally Posted by Nick Hearne

No bids then! May be I should make them a silly offer!

If it was me I would email them and get their phone number and see if you can knock them down on the phone. I expect they will be disappointed at not selling through ebay and it has probably occurred to them that the starting price was unrealistic. Got to be worth an email!

Alex

Nick Hearne · 01 July 2005, 14:21

Well I have got it £3400, pick it up next Wednesday

Just have to get it fitted by 2 weeks tomorrow as we are off down to Salcombe for a week

Had to by the wife a new bed room suit to keep her happy

but hey ho!

ADS · 01 July 2005, 14:32

Congratulations Nick, Rosie will fly with that! Sounds like an expensive friday though!
Good luck with the fitting,

Alex

Daniel · 01 July 2005, 14:39

Great news.

The only issue with fitting yourself is lifting it. If you have access to something suitable save you're £££'s and do it yourself. As (i think) someone already suggested get a Merc dealer to check it over with the DDT once you've fitted it (before firing it up, there is a special injector or oil prime procedure).

What prop have you got (i have a few).

Nick Hearne · 01 July 2005, 14:57

Yes you could say that! Now I,m looking at getting it fitted by a Opti dealer as if it is not fitted by one I do not get the 3 months warranty

Nick

Daniel · 01 July 2005, 15:00

Find a friendly enough one and pay him his £50 "commisioning" fee to use the DDT computer thing... i know one in Kent...

Nick Hearne · 01 July 2005, 15:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel

Great news.

The only issue with fitting yourself is lifting it. If you have access to something suitable save you're £££'s and do it yourself. As (i think) someone already suggested get a Merc dealer to check it over with the DDT once you've fitted it (before firing it up, there is a special injector or oil prime procedure).

What prop have you got (i have a few).

Hi Daniel,
I could save the fitting but then wave good by to the warranty!
Lifting would also be a problem!
It has a alli 23PITCH so yes I will be kneading a nice stainless what would you suggest?
Can you remember that length of control cables you used as this has none?
Just hope I get it all sorted by the 16th

Nick

Daniel · 01 July 2005, 15:44

Beg or borrow a few before you splash out on one. I have 19" and 21" Laser II, both give good performance on my boat but i would like to try a 17" as it happens (still can't pull top REVs with 19"). You could borrow either but only if we meet up somewhere i'm afraid.

Sorry no idea about cables.

Daniel · 01 July 2005, 15:50

Infact i just remembered i have a brand new boxed Laser II, can't remember what size, that i bought by mistake... so gimme a shout when you decide what size you need.

Pete7 · 01 July 2005, 17:01

Nick, the length of your existing cables ought to be stamped on them. If they are in good condition you could try converting the end pieces to quicksilver connections. Suggest you start with a 19" prop which should be good for 50+

Pete

Nick Hearne · 02 July 2005, 08:32

Thanks for the info Peter, I,m going to pick the boat up this morning so I can have a look at the cables!
Anyone got a 19" prop going cheep cheep?
Nick

Daniel · 02 July 2005, 17:11

My new Laser II is a 19" - i just checked for you. It is brand new in the box, bought by mistake, but it's not going that cheap. I'll try and dig out an invoice, anyone know what these retail for? About £400 i think.

Nick Hearne · 07 July 2005, 16:11

Well picked up the new Opti yesterday & took it strait round to Aqua Marine NR Stains who are fitting it!
Big old beast but fitted it in to the back of the car!
Called in today & it was hanging on the back of Rosie all going OK so far!
The chap was a little concerned as to how we would get the cowling on under the A frame

Also needs new battery as the Opti likes lots of amps to start, trouble is getting 130Amp in the front console! Trying to get 2 X 75 amps in there which is what I had till last year!
When it is fitted he will try a few different props to see which is best suited (I think he just likes having a blast!)
Looking for would to getting her out on the water

Nick