bunngalo

2005 MERCURY 225 SALTWATER OPTIMAX engine for sale. Excellent condition (no corrosion or scratches), looks brand new and runs perfectly. Freshwater flushed after each use, lower units serviced monthly, boat stored out of water on trailer.

• Regular rotating, 25” shaft.
• Approx. 175 hrs, majority at idle slow-troll speed.
• Full manufacturer’s warranty through June, 2007.
• Includes Mercury Revolution 21 pitch, 4 blade SS prop.
• Does not include oil tanks or controls.
• New price for each is $15,640 engine + $500 prop = $16,140.

Sold one, still have the regular rotating engine for sale at $10,500.

If you do not need the prop, subtract $300 from price.

Call Al at 910-279-6256 or email amorrisjr@ec.rr.com

Can be seen in Atlantic Beach or Wilmington, NC. Will ship anywhere at buyer's expense.

MakoMyDay

Around here they're 12k new, not 15 or 16--got a quote last night for 23.5k for a pair. I'd like to have your engines, but no disrespect, I think they are over priced. Quote was from Cajun Outboards, but you can find them similarly priced elsewhere
http://www.edsmarinesuperstore.com/mercury.htm

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Xs'ive

Around here (Tampa Bay area) they would go for about 7k each...... 175 hours is considered used so 60% of new cost is about right.

stockweiser

I will never understand why people put their comments in a thread when they have no intention of buying.

MakoMyDay

Maybe b/c I have an intention of buying them if the price were right???

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Xs'ive

Maybe because people are not really sure what their stuff is worth....... Would you pay more for a used item or a new item???

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2006 35 Donzi ZF with 300 XS Opti's

Trayder

sure, Over the past year or so Mako has jumped on 5-6 guys threads who have been selling engines he always say's he can get them for a cheaper price yet months go by and he rears his head again?????.

its just dirty pool to post on someone elses like Mako does, email the guy if you are serious.

MakoMyDay

Trayder--where have I done that???

Yes I've been looking for a while, but that's b/c I have engines that run great--I'd like more power but am willing to wait for a good deal. I can run mine for the time being. If the guy needs to unload the engines I'm sure he would respond to me. Otherwise, he'll sit on them and wait for someone to pay his asking price, which is fine--I'm just not going to be the one to pay it. I'm in a fortunate position of not NEEDING motors. If you don't think I'm a serious buyer--I don't care. If you want info to back up quotes call Scott @ Cajun Outboards(225)-749-6006. For the record, I'd like 225 optis--in warranty and I'm not going to pay 22k. If I can't find them--so be it. The last thing I'm here to do is highjack a thread(which seems to have happened) and tell somebody they're out of whack on their price when I have no interest in their product. If it means so much to you, in the future I'll email the seller--I just thought that was the reason for the reply button on a forum. This is a forum, which by description and definition welcomes feedback, if you don't want feedback from potential buyers, you don't use this format. It's very simple. Trayder, I've been here a long time, and have always been positive on this forum. For the time I've been here,I haven't posted very much(mostly b/c I type so slow!) so I try to contribute only on things that matter to me or when I can help someone. Your post here did neither.

Al--sorry that your thread was thrown off-it wasn't my intention.

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bunngalo

Wow, didn't mean to create such a stir with our ad.

Here are a few things to consider when you are price shopping: (1) make sure you are pricing a "Saltwater" OptiMax, (2) the counter-rotating engine is generally more $ (up to $1,000 more), (3) include 5 - 7 % sales tax on engine if purchased from a dealer, (4) confirm whether or not props are included.

Honestly, I didn't try to find the absolute lowest price of a new 2005 engine when I put the reference price in our ad...the price you see is the typical full service dealer selling price. I did a quick Internet scan and found a 2005 Saltwater OptiMax for $13,895 at one the largest Mercury dealers in US:

http://www.kenyonpowerboats.com/moutosalt.htm#225

Feel free to call or email if you are interested in one or both of our engines.

p

so do you still have both? the top says one is sold and the last post says call on one or both. i'm interested in the pair if available, just trying to get my money right.

hogbreath3

I bought the starboard engine. It is in pristene condition almost no corosion. That is hard to find on a motor that has 167 hrs of saltwater use on them. The cowlings are blemish FREE. Al and Brent are super nice guys and are true to their word. I got a great deal. WHOEVER buys the port will be as happy as I am! ! ! The motors have TWO YEARS and 3 MONTHS FACTORY WARRENTY left on them too. Hogbreath3