When did Mercury stop making OptiMax?
May 2018
In May 2018, Mercury Marine discontinued manufacturing all of its 2-stroke engines, commonly called the OptiMax series.
What years did Mercury make OptiMax?
Introduced in 1995, Mercury’s OptiMax direct fuel-injection system was a lead bull in the manufacturers’ stampede toward cleaner two-stroke engines. OptiMax was not designed as a fuel system to bolt onto an existing engine, but as a new power plant to complement Mercury’s line of outboard engines.
How much does a 135 OptiMax weight?
| OptiMax 135 Specifications | |
|---|---|
| HP @ Prop | 135 |
| Shaft Length (mm) | 508/635 |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 431 |
| Dry Weight (kg.) | 195 |
Is OptiMax a 4 stroke?
Mercury sells 4-strokes from 4 hp to 275 hp (including its Verado line) and OptiMax direct injection 2-strokes from 75 hp to 225 hp.
Is an OptiMax direct injected?
OptiMax engines are some of the most fuel-efficient engines on the water. Two-stage direct injection turns fuel into propulsion fast and efficiently. All thanks to Mercury’s direct injection. From its lightweight design to its outstanding top speed, OptiMax’s built a reputation on performance.
Who makes a 135 hp outboard?
Mercury Marine has added another category-leading engine to its range, with the release of its new 135hp FourStroke EFI outboard.
Is OptiMax a 2-stroke?
Proven Technology – More than a decade of reliable Mercury® OptiMax® performance is testimony to a great design. Low-pressure Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) delivery, corrosion-resistant alloys and finishes, and rugged components keep Mercury OptiMax outboards on the water, season upon season. Two Stroke Direct Injection.
Is the Mercury 135 Optimax a reliable motor?
I am considering a 1999 BW Ventura with a 135 Optimax. I have never owned a Mercury and would appreciate your experiences with this engine. Thanks, Keith. If it has had all the upgrades, it is a very reliable motor. The earlier optimaxes (1998 & 1999), particularly the 225 hp, and some of the 135s (including mine) had major problems.
Which is better Mercury OptiMax or Merc anti carbon?
Opti motors seem to be much more bulletproof and always smooth running if you use the special optimax oil and “quikleen”, the merc anti carbon additive. The Optimax is virtually 99% bulletproof at this point. (That is from someone at Mercury). And despite all the Verado intro’s the Optimax isn’t going anywhere.
Is the Mercury Optimax a bullet proof car?
The OptiMax motors have gone from being so problematic they were the target of a class action lawsuit by owners so angry they had to sue to get relief, to being declared “bullet-proof” by enthusiastic supporters of the brand. The real truth is probably somewhere in between.
What’s the difference between OMC Ficht and Optimax?
As most Trailer Boat readers know by now, the in-part Australian-developed Orbital Direct Fuel Injection system fitted to Optimax models differs markedly from OMC’s FICHT system. For starters, there’s an air compressor in addition to the pressurised fuel delivery system.