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penny for your thoughts?
Ok gentleman, so last weekend i was out fishing and my motor started running rough. its a 97 johnson 200 ocean pro. came in and checked it, it has low compression on 2 cylinders. oil pump and water pump both seem to be fine, so i am not sure what caused this, or if it was an issue from the previous owner.
I went this morning and got a price for a new 150 optimax at $12,500 rigged. I have not got estimates on what it is going to be to fix the johnson though, so i am curious as to what yall would thing the best course of action would be. i like the new motor idea, but id have to finance it. 
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07-16-2015, 12:15 PM
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Are the two cylinders next to each other?
Could just be a head gasket.
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07-16-2015, 12:48 PM
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What was the compression? If it was the bottom 2, and only say 10-15PSI lower, then that is normal. Some later model engines had bigger combustion chambers on the bottom 2 cylinders than the top 4 had which gave lower compression out of them.
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07-16-2015, 01:28 PM
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really low. like 30 psi the other was 60, and they arent close to each other
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07-16-2015, 02:59 PM
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If you don't get your engine fixed,and happen to wind up looking for a used engine, I have a 96 130 Johnson for sale w 126 hours on a new power head from 09 I'm going to be selling. Just throwing it out there.
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1999 Wellcraft 22WA-200 Ocean Runner 1982 Grady White Tarpon 190-110 Evinrude-Sold 1996 Striper 2100WA-RIP Sandy 1989 Wellcraft 18-Sport-125 Force-sold
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07-16-2015, 05:22 PM
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if you go new, look at four strokes because they are not obsolete like Hair bands, Mullets, and 2 stroke motors....
 would you buy a new car with a carburated V8, drum brakes and 3 on the tree? If so, I have a VHS tape player you might be interested in... 
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07-16-2015, 07:33 PM
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that 150 Opti is a good motor, weighs less than a four stroke and will get better fuel economy, you will have to burn good oil though. I haven't quoted a 15o lately, the last 90 Yamah I installed came out around $9000 for the engine, the last 250 I hung was $18,500. $12,500 is a pretty good price installed
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07-16-2015, 07:35 PM
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I will buy the VHS player i still have about 200 VHS tapes And one back up VHS there better than DVDs they don't freeze
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#9
07-16-2015, 08:26 PM
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could possibly get a merc 150 4S for close to the same coin. i just put one on mine last oct. and love it.
was it the smart thing to do, probably not. is the hull worth it, probably not, will i ever get at least half my money back, probably not. was it worth it, oh yeah. skunk and spare are both right on the money.
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#10
07-16-2015, 08:30 PM
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Opti is a great engine and will be reliable if you take care of it (regular services and use merc DFI oil). My opinion is the following.
Pros: more fuel efficient than most four strokes, cheaper than 4 strokes, lightweight, better performance then 4 strokes, relatively cheap parts. Cons: Merc DFI oil is expensive, they're not quiet. I love the Opti, but on my 20Fisherman build next year will probably go for the 200 inline 4 from Yamaha because of resale value, and quietness.
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