2006 75 HP Optimax Upkeep

[PtownBubba]

So,, my 2006 75 hp Opti has a few years on it,, as far as hours,,,, geez,, not much, maybe be 60-70 hours a year,[ so less than 700 hrs ], it is on a Pontoon boat, so it does not work very hard, excellent as far as fuel consumption. The only thing I have done to this motor, since day one, is change lower unit oil every fall. Still has original plugs. I am thinking next spring,, to have the water pump replaced,,, just 'cause it will be pushing 9 years of use,,,,, I am too skeerd to do it myself,, so what else should I have the dealer clean up tune, replace, etc,,,,,

[boats.net]

Spark plugs, fuel filters, oil filters, inspect fuel and oil lines, grease all fittings and prop shaft.

[tlh178]

its not hard to do the water pump and impeller. the problem i had was getting the lower unit in. you have to line up the shift shaft for the tranny and line up the powerhead with the driveshaft. i got it done, but had thoughts of letting someone else do it.

[PtownBubba]

thanks guys,,,,,,,,,,,,, I have done water pumps on smaller motors,,,jus' a bit intimidated with this big motor,,,,,