Whaddya think?

[tartuffe]

Too much money. I went to my local boat mechanic to see what he had. I paid $4200 plus my 96 225 that was only worthy of parts (said $700 credit) for an 05 200 HP that had just been rebuilt with a 1 year warranty.

[spareparts]

$3500 seems to be about what they are going for, you may luck up and find one cheaper, but its hard to find one thats 25", especially if you want a fresh water motor. Good clean motors are going up in price because the replacement cost is so high now. Plenty of 3,0L mercs out there for sale, not many 2,5 200's

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by spareparts

$3500 seems to be about what they are going for, you may luck up and find one cheaper, but its hard to find one thats 25", especially if you want a fresh water motor. Good clean motors are going up in price because the replacement cost is so high now. Plenty of 3,0L mercs out there for sale, not many 2,5 200's

You will be able to buy a CHEEPER motor there's no doubt of that, but I agree w/Spare, this one looks pretty good all things considered...and on the warranty issue...when I sold my boat, there was no warranty implied or otherwise on the motor...I had all the confidence in the world I was passing along a good, well maintained motor, but used is used and if this is an individual I wouldn't expect much...if buying from a dealer, 30 days, max...