Just wanted to say how much I enjoy the stuff from Team Marine. After I started watching Team Marine videos I thought how cool it would be to have a reality TV show. If the Outdoor Channel was smart they'd hook up with you guys. Meanwhile keep the videos coming.

Here's one for you (this is the SHORT Version, LOL!). My Son bought a Used 2011 Haney 21' Cat with a 200 Optimax from a Dealer here in Texas about 8 months ago. The Dealer said they took it in as a Trade -in toward a new boat and that after performing a complete Inspection, they went ahead and did a "Full Service" on the Engine. In that 8 months, my Son has been able to "Use" that Boat twice-Once when he 1st got it and then this last weekend because of Issues with the Hull that the Dealer said they'd inspected (after the Problems were found, they then said that they DIDN'T Inspect it.....Yeah, RIGHT!). So anyway, he got his boat back this last Friday and we went down to POC. We stopped to put Gas in it and everyone Recommended running "Ethanol Free" 90 Octane. My Son couldn't find anything saying NOT to, just make sure it's a minimum of 87. So we went out, ran about 15 minutes and stopped. a few hours later, went to go somewhere else and heard a "Pinging" that we couldn't figure out. We killed the engine and made it back to the dock because that pretty much killed the trip. My Son pulled the Cowl and found where the Engine had Thrown a Rod through the Block.....And like I said, during the 8 months he's owned the Boat he's "Used" it twice and put a total of less than 3 hours (yes, I said THREE) on that Dealer serviced and Certified Engine! Thankfully, when my Son bought the Boat, the Dealer talked him into getting a $5,000.00 "Warranty/Insurance" package that they said covered the Powerhead/electronics/etc (it said if they can't find a replacement, then they'll upgrade to the next model). We're taking it down today so that they can "See if they are gonna cover it". I've held off posting who this Dealer is on the Forums for the Past 8 Months (he should have actually been "raked over the Coals" for all of the Shady Crap that he and his "Fiberglass Guy" have pulled). IF they don't honor that "Warranty" , it's gonna be "No Hold's Barred" and I'll post EVERYTHING that's taken place (and it will Surprise an awful lot of Folks as to who it is).

Would be cool to have seen it after you opened it up. It's always fun to look at the carnage lol.

Found the new channel and subbed,keep up the awesome work guys.

Sounds like the air compressor. Check that first before jumping to piston rid

Man I wish you guys would move to SW Florida and set up shop down here!!! Love the channel 👊🏼👊🏼

how many hours were on it? and is there prescription for good preventative maintenance on the optimax's?

Love the channel but I am a little lost on the Opti diagnosis. Is it going in the garbage? No chance of fixing it?

Did you really ficjin baptise it 😂 thanks for this video ensures me what im hearing is most likely the fuel injection. This was Loud

Quick and painful diagnostic.

By by don't cry she gone

Anyone got an idea about something I’ve been wondering about. I caught a boat two years ago . Murc 175 edit . No weird sounds going forward or in neutral. When I put it in reverse nothing , but when I push the gas hard I hear a hard tump in the engine ? Anybody got anything . I can give it little gas in reverse and nothing. It’s when I try to back up real fast giving it gas …

Rebuild it, it hasn’t came apart yet easily rebuildable, but I guess it’s easier just to bolt on a new motor,

Should I be scared of a rebuilt my mercury dealer 2007 ProXS. Runs good owner said. Has had it a year and just needs the money for personal stuff

Is the somewhat uneven and rough running of the engine normal with these engines?

Most problematic outboard I’ve ever owned was an 225 opti

sounds more like a worn out belt tensioner pulley,..,

And that's why you buy a Yamaha or Suzuki. JDM for life