Looking at buying this motor. Model 1152F131D. Serial # 2B649764. Thanks
Looking at buying this motor. Model 1152F131D. Serial # 2B649764. Thanks
115 ProXS 4-Stroke "L" (20") Model, built 1/22/19. Warranty ended earlier this year.
Have it checked out- if it's in good shape, those are good engines!
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Don the model numbers right according to the pic of the tag on the motor that I took but it says right on it that it’s a 150pxs4s serial number 2B649764. Is something wrong with the tag?!Thanks
No sir, Les. I've got "1st-digit-itis". It's a 150 ProXS, I looked at the "115" which is actually 1-152....". My bad.
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Originally Posted by EuropeanAM
But, FWIW, those are good engines too, right Don?
2016 Ranger 1850 LS Reata / Merc 150 4s / SmartCraft / Lowrance HDS Carbon SS3D
They're great engines, I ran a set of them on a 23' Boston Whaler. The alternators are the weak point and only seem to last 400-600 hours. Don would have more info on them.
Been a rock-solid powerplant. Don't see quite as many alternator problems as we used to- I suspect there were some vendor problems because of things like the end cover falling off or loose were occurring.
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I just wish they would run within 10 mph of the old two strokes because mine sure won't. Not even close. I'm wishing i'd bought the 2017 optimax 175 a local dealer had. My rig is 18 mph slower than with the old 175 johnson that was on it for 20 years.
Not surprised a 150 is slower than your old 175, BUT, 18 MPH is absurd. Something isn't right, if not in the engine you have a severe balance or setup problem.I just wish they would run within 10 mph of the old two strokes because mine sure won't. Not even close. I'm wishing i'd bought the 2017 optimax 175 a local dealer had. My rig is 18 mph slower than with the old 175 johnson that was on it for 20 years.
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I could see mid 50s & I’d be happy with that but 48 is ridiculous.
???? 18 MPH ????I could see mid 50s & I’d be happy with that but 48 is ridiculous.
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Yep I ram 66 with my old Johnson & evidently didn’t know how good I had it.???? 18 MPH ????
Don I tried a 24 tempest plus last night & am now running 61 at 4” below with over 30lbs. water pressure at just barely over 6000 rpm according to the tach. Now I need to buy another prop & raise it up about an inch & she’ll be good to go. That’s 5 mph less than the old 175 Johnson & im pretty sure I can do a little tweaking & get 62 or 63.
Last edited by Les Young; 09-16-2024 at 09:16 AM.
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