OptiMax 200XS SST

[Soboslay]

Can a consumer purchase one of these motors? If so, how much are they? Also, is the horsepower WAY underrated or are they really around 200?

[flabum1017]

As far as rating...... if they have a number, that is the rated horsepower at a given RPM.... in this case it is 200 @ 8000 RPM............... As far as purchasing one, this is a race engine for a specific use..... not intended for recreational use, so pretty much useless unless you are racing (unless of course, you deem it proper and prove it is a great motor for your 21' Carolina skiff). Can a consumer purchase this motor? Well...... in general terms....... no. But if you have money and you find a dealer who will sell you this motor, then yes, a consumer can buy this motor....... but with any "race" designation, be prepared to pay..... a minimum of 20k - 25K if you are not a sponsored race team............. not including tips.............

[Michael J Giesler]

Yes they can be purchased but the sst is 12" mid and meant for champ boats or a drag boat price will be between 23g-27grand as for horsepower 235-245 if you want one contact your favorite high performance dealer because they order them in the early fall

[CNC_Guy]

The guys that race them replace pistons a 25 hrs on the sst cuz it turns 8500 with cast pistons,
Dave

[Michael J Giesler]

I don't know why mercury doesn't mean use vertex or there forged one like the top pinned 280's

[CNC_Guy]

Mercury hates us.
Dave

[Michael J Giesler]

Lol so big wigs probably said how much more for the better piston $5 bucks a piece nope go with the cheaper ones

[CNC_Guy]

Every decision is made by the bean counters and legal departments.
Dave