Hi guys, Sorry to post a engine question in here but i need help. I want to buy a center console with a 2002 115 fitch on the back. Just wandering if you fellers use these engines much down your way. I've heard some disheartening story's about these motors and because I want to use this boat for off shore I have to make sure it wont let me down. Any help would be awesome, Thank you.
Hey Gozz. I have heard the same stories. the engines that seem to have the most problems (I.E.: pwr head failure, leanout, crank- no start) are the 98-99 OMC- built engines, and the big one was the 200hp. I'm currently running a '00 model, Bombardier-built 175 ficht ram engine on my 22' Hydra-Sports CC, and in 50 hrs of operation, I have had ZERO issues, and it gets roughly 2.1-2.3 mpg. I honestly think it's a real good series of engines, just get the later-production (9/99-up) models, be diligent w/ maint. and you should have no problems. Beware of Ethanol based fuels! tight lines -Brian
