I have a 2002 Optimax 150 and would like to know if anyone out there owns one and has had it serviced. What was the approx. cost for the 100 hr service? My dealer wants $600 for the 100hr service! Sounds way too high to me. My Suzuki only cost $150 for it's 100 hr service. I feel like I'm...
I'm wondering if anyone out there has installed a Skeggard skeg protector on their engines. I recently put one on my Merc 150 Optimax and now my top end has dropped almost 5mph! I was getting 65mph on my Nitro bass boat before the installation and now it tops off at 60mph. No other changes have...
Does anyone out there own a Nitro Bass Boat? If so, what has your ownership experience been like. Has it been reliable or a lot of trouble. Which model and engine combination do you have? Just curious.
I bought a new Nitro 882DC in January and broke in the 150hp Optimax engine very carefully. After break-in period I was able to achieve a top speed of 67mph. Now after 20 or so hours I only can manage 60-61mph. Anyone have an idea why it isn't as fast at top end. Hole shot is still good and the...
Hi, I'm not a newbie to boating but I made a newbie mistake this weekend. I was pulling my boat out at the extremely crowded launch ramp this weekend and I committed the cardinal sin. I was in such a rush that I forgot to raise my engine !!! I pulled her out of the water and heard a scraping...
I just bought a new 2002 Nitro 882 and I was a little shocked when my insurance bill came. I had an aluminum Tracker before and paid $120/year. The new figure was $550!!!. It is with Farmers Ins. Co. Anyone have an idea what insurance for a new bassboat should cost? It has a Mercury 150h.p...
I just bought a 2002 Nitro NX882 with a Mercury 150 Optimax on it. I took it out for the first time today. At slow speeds before it comes up on plane the engine seems low in the water. If I accelerate very slowly the nose comes up and the bottom of the engine cowling is at water level. If I give...
I am cosidering buying a new bass boat and am considering a 150 hp Mercury Optimax engine. I have heard from a few people who own them and most of the feedback has been positive. Any thoughts on this engine? I live in California and the restrictions on new engines don't leave many two stroke...
