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2011 Optimax 200 HP. What would you do?
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01/25/18 07:12 PM
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Txmedic033
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Blew a compressor for my fuel injectors last year and had 3 injectors replaced. Now I have a blown power head that I was quoted $7500-9000 to repair. Motor only has 270 hours. At what point would you cut your losses on this motor and repose your boat?
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Re: 2011 Optimax 200 HP. What would you do?
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01/25/18 08:39 PM
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shotgunwilly
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I definitely wouldn't pay $9000 to rebuild that motor. That's insane.
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Re: 2011 Optimax 200 HP. What would you do?
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01/26/18 01:48 AM
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lloyd
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Re: 2011 Optimax 200 HP. What would you do?
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01/26/18 02:29 AM
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grout-scout
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This is the reason why I dont want another 2 stroke merc.
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Re: 2011 Optimax 200 HP. What would you do?
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01/26/18 03:03 PM
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gary purdy
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Time to repower is now. Suzuki 200 four stroke. http://mastry.com/products/suzukirepower.asp
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Re: 2011 Optimax 200 HP. What would you do?
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01/26/18 10:20 PM
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Txmedic033
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My insurance claims adjuster called me back and said that he will open up the insurance claim from April of last year and just total out the motor and send me a check. Basically I just paid off a blown motor and I just had to pay my $500 deductible last year. I sure do love Allstate! I'm going to pay for my Honda 200 4 stroke on Tuesday and get it shipped.
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Re: 2011 Optimax 200 HP. What would you do?
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01/27/18 01:04 AM
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T-racer @ Mallard Marine
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That's an insane quote for a rebuild...... just sayin.
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Re: 2011 Optimax 200 HP. What would you do?
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01/27/18 01:09 AM
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Txmedic033
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That's an insane quote for a rebuild...... just sayin. That is what everyone keeps telling me. I had no intention on spending that much on the rebuild and that insane quote helped convince my insurance adjuster to total the motor. It all worked out in the end.
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Re: 2011 Optimax 200 HP. What would you do?
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01/28/18 06:32 PM
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ETxRT
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How on earth would the insurance company cover a blown powerhead without htting something? Heck if Allstate provides coverage like that for a blown powerhead I may have to switch insurance companies when I get My next boat!
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Re: 2011 Optimax 200 HP. What would you do?
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01/28/18 06:44 PM
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Txmedic033
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They said it is no different that using car insurance for a blown motor. That's why I have full coverage through Allstate.
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Re: 2011 Optimax 200 HP. What would you do?
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01/28/18 08:22 PM
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tomsmith
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Never heard of using insurance over a blown motor on a car or boat. Learned something today.
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Re: 2011 Optimax 200 HP. What would you do?
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01/28/18 08:33 PM
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Huckleberry
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I think I may forget to run oil in my motor on my next outing.
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Re: 2011 Optimax 200 HP. What would you do?
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02/02/18 06:44 PM
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Never heard of using insurance over a blown motor on a car or boat. Learned something today. Me either
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Re: 2011 Optimax 200 HP. What would you do?
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02/02/18 06:48 PM
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Allstate got the estimate Monday afternoon and called me after he mailed my check yesterday at lunch time. I know two other people that claimed power heads on their Allstate insurance and they were happy to pay for it without any push back at all.
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