Reeds for 01 225 Optimax?

drew · Post by **drew** » Tue Aug 10, 2010 5:31 pm

The factory only offers complete blocks. Are there any other options?

Roger Saraiba · Post by **Roger Saraiba** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:11 am

Call Brant at Marine Unlimited. He replaced mine about 6 months ago. 707 585-9717.

S. Bailey · Post by **S. Bailey** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:03 pm

I have a blown up 225 optimax . its a 2005. Ill call my mechanic and see if mine are still good and if they will work in your 01 motor. If so I will sell you mine for cheap. Ill pm you tomorrow and let you know what he says

S. Bailey · Post by **S. Bailey** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:06 pm

I have a blown up 225 optimax . its a 2005. Ill call my mechanic and see if mine are still good and if they will work in your 01 motor. If so I will sell you mine for cheap. Ill pm you tomorrow and let you know what he says

Mitch · Post by **Mitch** » Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:15 am

I had Bosesin (spelling ?) reeds put in mine when I had it rebuilt. Theyre made of fiber not metal. Theyre well worth the money !!! Much better throttle response and if you should ever suck a reed, they don't eat a piston when it happens.

drew · Post by **drew** » Sun Aug 15, 2010 1:27 pm

PM sent.

S. Bailey wrote:I have a blown up 225 optimax . its a 2005. Ill call my mechanic and see if mine are still good and if they will work in your 01 motor. If so I will sell you mine for cheap. Ill pm you tomorrow and let you know what he says

drew · Post by **drew** » Sun Aug 15, 2010 1:45 pm

I can't believe that there are only a few aftermarket companies selling replacement reeds for these engines.

So far I have come up with Chris Carson and Boyesen. I will call CCM next week and post some info about his products. I have heard a rumor that the Boyesen units can cause a lean condition at certain engine speeds. It just a rumor and most likely BS, but I don't want to find out the hard way.

NoCAL · Post by **NoCAL** » Sun Aug 15, 2010 5:58 pm

I've had Boyesen reeds in my motor since I first bought the boat. When I did suck a reed, it just desintigrated and caused no damage to the cylinder wall. A metal one would have probably caused a lot more damage. The newer models have solved any problems with chipping or breakage unless you over rev in neutral. This is what I was told by a reputable mechanic anyway. I've been happy with them.

NoCAL

Roger Saraiba · Post by **Roger Saraiba** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 12:36 pm

I have heard that you have to replace the fiber reeds alot more often tha metal. I do not know this to be fact but something to look into.

jamescaird · Post by **jamescaird** » Tue Aug 17, 2010 4:37 am

I had Boyesen reeds in my 2005 225 Optimax, I blew them out a few months back in very rough water, I accidentally got off the hot foot too abruptly, just for a second, then back on it hard, that's what can blow the fiber reeds out according to my mechanic. He recommended I put in the metal merc reeds, which cost more but he considers them more durable. Runs better than ever now!!