2001 200 hp evinrude

[mecoz54]

I am looking to purchase a 2001 23 ft cc hydra sport with 200 hp evinrude outboard I don't know if it is the ficht motor I read so much about. It has a white casing and test drove very well, a little high pitch noise, kinda tinny, but owner states it has about 150 - 200 hours on it and was recently tuned.<br /> My question is what is the past performance on these motors and am I in for a boatload of headaches?<br /> the local yamaha dealer told me to steer way clear of these babies , but I figured I'ld ask some impartial judges......Any comments; wise or otherwise; either on the boat or motor would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Mecoz54

 

[DJ]

Re: 2001 200 hp evinrude

If it's NOT a Ficht and has that many hours. I would not be afraid of it.

 

[seahorse5]

Re: 2001 200 hp evinrude

A dealer or tech can use a laptop or PDA and give you a printout of the total hours, any error codes in memory, and the percentage of time the engine has been operated at different rpms.<br /><br />Like any used piece of machinery, have it checked out by a QUALIFIED person.

 

[mecoz54]

Re: 2001 200 hp evinrude

thanks for the advice guys, I've also come across a 23 ft Shamrock I/O and and we are taking a look, any past experience with this manufacturer? Appears to be very solid, anly a few years old, 350 efi mercruiser with a tunnel drive, (shaft tucked up under keel) is that the right term?.....enjoy reading the forums thanks again Mecoz

 

[gsbodine]

Re: 2001 200 hp evinrude

I've no personal experience with them, but I understand them to be a good, solid, HEAVY boat. I hear they design (and compromise) for fishing and multipurpose family boating with the same boat very well. You should really check out <br /> http://www.fishtheclassic.net and http://www.fishtheclassic.net/forums <br /><br />It's the Shamrock boat owners forum.

 

[mecoz54]

Re: 2001 200 hp evinrude

thanks I'll check them out.