need advice on used outboard purchase...

[bsteckel]

now i have another dilemma. i got a response from the guy selling that 1990 johnson 225. the ad states rebuilt powerhead with 100 hrs on it. 25" shaft .. controls and wire harness included.

this was the one that said "easy on gas" :) . asking price is $999

my boat is an 85 center console .. my max capacities decal is missing. someone posted that my boat is rated at 200 hp max.

i also read on here somewhere that this motor would fit my weight needs.

what are your thoughts .. i know some say it is too heavy, some say it is not. the other motor i was looking at is a 92 yamaha 200 with 300-400 hrs of freshwater use (?) power trim tilt/oil injected and no controls for $1600. the guy is hard to contact. does not seem real interested in selling it.

can i run a 225? is it much heavier than the 92 yammi 200 that you already gave me the green light?

thanks again