The mariner mercury outboards 225hp optimax has been on the market now for 14 years and is one of the benchmarks from which others are measured, but what makes this 225hp outboard engine such a hit the world over? When manufacturers of ribs for sale are looking to have a positive review of their new craft - its not surprising how many will fit new mariner outboards 225hp optimax engine. So first lets look at the spec and makeup of this big outboard engine for sale shall we?
What first stands out above the crowd is the fact that its a 2 stroke outboard motor with a big V6 powerplant, 3.0l in fact, and a surprising 225kg weight (that’s light by the way, compare to yamaha 225 @ 270kg!) this is coupled with a low reduction ratio gearbox of 1.75:1 to offer an outboard engine with neck snapping acceleration and top end speed at excellent fuel efficiency. The low pressure direct fuel injection system of the mercury and mariner outboards optimax range is manufactured such that there is no need for a high pressure fuel pump and fuel rail, meaning better injection parts longevity and more fuel efficiency from not needing to run a high pressure pump. They manage this with the clever inclusion of an air pump that injects a blast of air into the fuel in the injector at the point of injection, this helps atomize the fuel and inject the mixture into the combustion chamber under a momentarily high point of pressure. Very clever indeed, but the main point is that it really works well! The mariner 225hp optimax outboard for sale is one of the most fuel efficient (even compared to 4 stroke outboards) and reliable large outboard engines on the market.
The mercury gearcase is legendary for its reliability, and the choice of propellers is staggering. If you have been looking at new ribs for sale and you are considering buying a new mariner 225hp optimax to fit on the transom, then I believe you can’t go wrong, they are tough, reliable, fuel efficient and FAST. Buy it from us at Bill Higham Marine (the north west master zone dealer for mariner outboards) and we will fit your new outboard engine to exacting standards, help you with propeller selection and leave you with more change in your pocket than any outboard dealer in the UK!