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Name:	diverdown -	Reply
Subject:	Mercury Optimax 150
Date:	7/13/2009 3:43:42 PM

I have 2005 Mercury Optimax 150. Anyone good suggestions on good mechanics. I was using Airport Marine in Bham..but that is a haul from Lake Martin.

Name:	GoneFishin -	Reply
Subject:	Mercury Optimax 150
Date:	7/13/2009 6:02:07 PM

Contact Steve, owner of Cathouse Performance. His number is 334-358-2838. He freely gives help on this forum and "Has tools will travel". Scroll down and you will see his many posts under CAT BOAT. He knows his stuff and is a nice person.

Name:	CAT BOAT -	Reply
Subject:	Mercury Optimax 150
Date:	7/13/2009 9:37:09 PM

Would love to help. We are in Prattville. Please call.
Thanks.

Name:	diverdown -	Reply
Subject:	Mercury Optimax 150
Date:	7/13/2009 9:55:02 PM

Thanks CAT..If your in Prattville you cant be to bad.. I will give you a call sometime tomorrow.

Name:	CAT BOAT -	Reply
Subject:	Mercury Optimax 150
Date:	7/13/2009 10:16:36 PM

Thanks to you, and GF for the kind words. I want be in tomarrow, but Dee Dee will be there. If you hurry, maybe you can be ready by the weekend.

Steve

Name:	BigAL -	Reply
Subject:	Mercury Optimax 150
Date:	7/15/2009 10:27:17 AM

CATBOAT, i was told to ask your opinion on the volvo vs. mercruiser i/o engines.

Name:	CAT BOAT -	Reply
Subject:	Mercury Optimax 150
Date:	7/15/2009 12:30:39 PM

My opinion is just that. I prefer Merc., only because I am very familiar with them. Most often than not, the base engines themselves are very similar. Although, Volvo is good equipment also. The basic design, as far as location of water pumps, alternators, shifting mechs, the way the exhaust are very different. They have different operating software on the newer ones as well. One thing I will stress to you if you are basing a buying decision on these manufacturers.... If it is for a performance application the Merc. is hands down the only way to go. There are many upgrades and accessories available for Merc.

Just my opinion
Steve

Name:	BigAL -	Reply
Subject:	Mercury Optimax 150
Date:	7/15/2009 2:23:22 PM

thanks for the info,

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