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    Mercury 2 stoke outboards reliable??? 2003 V-6 150hp oil injected non Optimax

    I'm looking at a 1976 Mako in good cond. with 2003 V-6 150 Saltwater 2 stroke with trailor for $8,000. It isn't the Optimanx. The boat rode well doing 30 @ 3500 and almost 45 at WOT around 5200 or so. Motor seemed in perfect cond. Boats for sale like this locally are not too common. Besides hot...
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    Any opinions on a 2003 2 stoke 150 Merc. V-6? Know of any good Merc Mechanics Oa

    I'm looking at a 1976 Mako in good cond. with 2003 V-6 150 Saltwater 2 stroke with trailor for $8,000. It isn't the Optimanx. The boat rode well doing 30 @ 3500 and almost 45 at WOT around 5400 or so. Motor seemed in perfect cond. Boats for sale like this locally are not too common. Besides hot...
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    2003 Merc 150 2 stroke runs hot

    I'm looking at buying an old Mako with a 2003 2-stroke Mercury Saltwater series 150HP V-6. It's not an Optimax but the entry level 2-stroke. I am nervous to buy because the water coming out the engine is very hot to touch. Almost scolding. Owner says he replaced impeller and it is normal for...
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