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Absolutely, yea having the engine winterized right now and boat shrink wrapped before I bring it back home...hopefully learn how to take care of that myself next year.

Does anyone have experience with the 135 optimax? I believe mine is original with the boat so a 1998. Read some mixed reviews for the engine. When we fired it up it didn’t seem to smoke very much, is that normal with this engine? I did not have it surveyed (I went around and checked for soft spots and blisters etc as I have been around boats a long time) and we did not sea trial as it was about 35 degrees but it was offered by the seller. Everything sounded great and looked kept up and it was a risk I was comfortable with for under 10k. Just looking for some thoughts on the engine? Thanks again!