replace 175 EFI with 175 Optimax: performance issue

[glsarto]

hello All,

I would like to replace my 1996 175 EFI with a new Optimax.

However, I was told that I'll miss the thrust of my EFI, because the Optimax is much more tame.

Here, in Italy, the XS Pro has no CE certificate, and cannot be registered, so I wonder if I'll be satisfied with the standard Optimax, given that I have a 19 ski boat and need a good holeshot to pull my skiers.

thanks for your advice,
ciao,
-GianLuca

 

[Chris1956]

Re: replace 175 EFI with 175 Optimax: performance issue

I have never heard that the Optimax is more tame than an EFI motor. I would think the performance would be similar, since they share a block and many other components. Also a 175HP motor on a 19 foot boat is pretty good to pull a skiier, with the correct prop.

I don't think you will have any issue