need advice on used outboard purchase...

[bsteckel]

excellent info, guys ... a few more questions ..

ferm .. when you say "early" what years are referring to?

i have been looking at a 1990 johnson 225 ... states less than 100 hr on rebuilt power head .. controls and harness included $1000

and also a 1992 yamaha 200 ... stated 200-300 hrs freshwater use no controls $1600

i was told my boat (85 fisherman 20) may only hold a 200 hp motor ..my boat capacity decal is gone

would the extra 25 hp of the johnson be a problem with a bracket?

would either be easier to install with my current old setup (sea drive) than the other?

both of these are near where i live .. the yamaha is real close.

what do ya think?