1984 200hp ????

[Ziggy4]

Im thinking of buing a boat that has a 1984 200HP Mercury and was wondering if anyone knows if this is a good engine. What to look for prior to purchase? Any input would be great. THANKS

 

[brents]

Re: 1984 200hp ????

Ziggy,

Search the forum here,there is a lot of great information on this motor, and others of the era. Many of the blackmax motors of this error have a lot of interchangeable parts. Check the electrical over well. Also, take a compression gage with you and check compression. Acceptable for me is above 105psi per hole, no variance greater than 10psi in all holes.

IF you can, check the fluid in the LU as well, ensure there is no water in there or metal.

Also, talk with the owner about maintenance. If he is a real douche and suggest little to no maintenance 'Buyer Beware'. Yearly maintenance is needed for all outboards.

Other than the above, these are solid motors, very well built and should last a long time with proper care.

Good Luck I am looking for a new boat/motor right now as well.

 

[j_martin]

Re: 1984 200hp ????

Ziggy,

Search the forum here,there is a lot of great information on this motor, and others of the era. Many of the blackmax motors of this error have a lot of interchangeable parts. Check the electrical over well. Also, take a compression gage with you and check compression. Acceptable for me is above 105psi per hole, no variance greater than 10psi in all holes.

IF you can, check the fluid in the LU as well, ensure there is no water in there or metal.

Also, talk with the owner about maintenance. If he is a real douche and suggest little to no maintenance 'Buyer Beware'. Yearly maintenance is needed for all outboards.

Other than the above, these are solid motors, very well built and should last a long time with proper care.

Good Luck I am looking for a new boat/motor right now as well.

With religious maintenance, these things go for decades. Neglected, you can grenade them in one outing. They are pretty high performance, but very well built.

That goes for past as well as future history on it.

hope it helps
John