Actually i asked to see them. Otherwise i would never had known they way they were stored.
I called about one serial number she gave me, it came back to a 2002 Opti counter rotating 30" shaft from Boca Raton (i think i spelled it right). I know for a fact there is a 1999, and a 2001. So the 2002 may be the newest, but how would a 30" shaft affect a V20. I understand i can just move my bracket up more to compensate, but what about the stability? Would the powerhead being higher up cause the boat to roll more?
Talking with MarineMax now they say to stay away from Opti's because parts are becoming hard to get. Truth or more BS?
And finally i found this in Miami. Talked with the seller and it includes wire harness, ignition, prop, but no controls for $3900. May be worth a drive.
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa/2985307886.html
And this is close, but being a 1999 I am not sure, but its $3000
http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/boa/3016491604.html
Just talked to the dealer about the 1999. It has been off since February but on a stand covered up. $3000 is just for the motor and prop. Never had a replaced powerhead or any major service. Its had all the annual service since new.