225 Optimax opinions

[jasoncooperpcola]

I am now the owner of a 1994 Mercury 2.5L Offshore 200. Compression was 120 +/- 2psi on all cylinders. All the oil injection was removed and they did not have it. Not sure if i am going to replace all of it and run EOI.

The tilt tube is pretty rusted, and the previous owner took all the latches off the cowling and the seal and used bungee type latches on the cowling. New decals wouldn't hurt but it looks good as is. All in all i think i did ok paying $1200.

On the way home we stopped at Bass Pro and took the dogs in with us for a quick look around. First time i have even been in Bass Pro and i found it crowded.

Right now i am building a stand to run it. It did not come with controls or keys,etc. How do i shut it off once i get it running?