stevemedic
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"I am thinking of buying a boa
"I am thinking of buying a boat that has a 2004 Mercury 225 Optimax outboard. What is the overall opinion about this motor? The compression numbers I have been given by the seller are:
Left, top to bottom..97, 105, 95
Right, top to bottom..100, 105, 95
I was told the check was done with the engine cold. What are these numbers telling me?
Also the breakdown for hours (149) are as follows
95hrs bellow 4000rpm, 13 between 4-4500, 17 between 4500-5000 and 5 hrs 5500-6000. Are these normal hours for each? Would these numbers any reveal any neglet or hard usage? Lastly, the s/n 0T832767..is this a 2004? Anyway I can find out if any major repairs were done on this? This is attached to a 2004 Trophy 2502 WA that was a repro. Any suggestions or comments greatly appreciated."
"I am thinking of buying a boat that has a 2004 Mercury 225 Optimax outboard. What is the overall opinion about this motor? The compression numbers I have been given by the seller are:
Left, top to bottom..97, 105, 95
Right, top to bottom..100, 105, 95
I was told the check was done with the engine cold. What are these numbers telling me?
Also the breakdown for hours (149) are as follows
95hrs bellow 4000rpm, 13 between 4-4500, 17 between 4500-5000 and 5 hrs 5500-6000. Are these normal hours for each? Would these numbers any reveal any neglet or hard usage? Lastly, the s/n 0T832767..is this a 2004? Anyway I can find out if any major repairs were done on this? This is attached to a 2004 Trophy 2502 WA that was a repro. Any suggestions or comments greatly appreciated."