1. Use the full 4 digit year for everything you are asking your question about. Example: 1962, 1988, 2000, 2011
2. Include the correct name of your Whaler model. Example: Montauk 17, Montauk 170, Outrage 26, Outrage 260
3. Include the length when necessary. Example: 16, 17, 18, 20, 22
4. Do not post your email address anywhere on this site as it is already in your user profile.

Mercury Optimax vs. 4 Stroke
souweine	#1  Posted on 03/20/08 - 6:39 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 85 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/27/07	Poll question..... If you were presented with 2 motors, and you had to chose one. which would it be and why? Let's assume it was for a 64 nauset New 90 hp Mercury Optimax or New 90 hp Mercury 4 Stroke? 1988 Revenge 22WT
Jeff	#2  Posted on 03/20/08 - 7:32 AM
Member Posts: 1987 Comments: 34 Joined: 04/02/05	The optimax is lighter and provides you with a much better power and torque curve output. Hands down my choice and it should be cheaper. Edited by Jeff on 03/20/08 - 7:34 AM 1993 23' Walkaround Whaler Drive
Tasosk	#3  Posted on 03/20/08 - 8:04 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 42 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/16/06	I'ld choose E-TEC! Just Kidding...As jeff stated more power and less weight with the 2 stroke.
moose	#4  Posted on 03/20/08 - 9:05 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 543 Comments: 1 Joined: 03/07/07	I opted for the Nissan with the same technology as the Optimax and don't regret it at all. Proven 2 stroke performance, longivity, and reliability that runs great, sips gas. Mike
Phil T	#5  Posted on 03/20/08 - 9:58 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6994 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Definitely the Optimax due to weight savings. They have been getting a lot of positive reviews on the boards from members who are in the industry and service them. As it is with all re-power choices, what brand has better service in your area. That can be a big decision point. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT