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Old 07-05-2013, 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Goooh View Post
Are the merc opti's as bad as what I have been reading? Why the poor resale? 2008 and newer 200-250hp is what I'm looking at.
Merc's quality control is the main problem....I have seen people blow 3 powerheads in one year. I also worked on WLF boats with several thousand hours without a serious issue. Most of merc's parts are made in china and mexico where quality control is an issue.
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