need advice on used outboard purchase...

[bsteckel]

if the guy ever calls me back that has the 200 hp yamaha (1992). but this motor has no controls. how much am i looking at for controls??? i assume mine will not work from the sea drive..

also stumbled on some new postings ...

1998 johnson 150 with controls 25" $1900

1988 merc blax max 175, 25", new water pump installed $1400/ bo

i reall like the 150 fermanator posted .. but looking at near $4000 with shipping ... would not have $$ left for the other plans i have :) but not out of the question yet.

also found this 2000 johnson 200 hp http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...258351656&rd=1

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by bsteckel

if the guy ever calls me back that has the 200 hp yamaha (1992). but this motor has no controls. how much am i looking at for controls??? i assume mine will not work from the sea drive..

also stumbled on some new postings ...

1998 johnson 150 with controls 25" $1900

1988 merc blax max 175, 25", new water pump installed $1400/ bo

i reall like the 150 fermanator posted .. but looking at near $4000 with shipping ... would not have $$ left for the other plans i have :) but not out of the question yet.

also found this 2000 johnson 200 hp http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...258351656&rd=1

Good engine but thirsty.

Excellent canidate, most likely a 2.0L in that year range.

A bit heavy, and thristy.

This one is right up there close to the big JOHNNY-RUDES in weight, but good on gas.

http://www.classicseacraft.com/forum...b=5&o=&fpart=1

[kamikaze]

I have a 94 MERC 2.0L, 25" shaft with a older vertical reed powerhead recently installed listed on craigslist 2100.00 but will sell to a member for 1900.00. Here's the link if your interested.

http://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/boa/700244741.html

Kamikaze