opinions on 1996 XP 200

[1986mariner150]

I thought i would try something different this time. Usually I buy something then find out its shortcomings, this time I am trying to find them before I buy. I am looking at a 1996 XP 200, I have heard of some problems with OMC that lead to their demise. Were any of these gremlins plaguing this model? Any specific problems I should look for outside of a compression test and sea trial?

 

[JB]

Re: opinions on 1996 XP 200

Moving to General Outboard

 

[Dhadley]

Re: opinions on 1996 XP 200

Excellent motors. They are just like any other outboard, if set up, run amd maintained properly they will last for decades.<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[1986mariner150]

Re: opinions on 1996 XP 200

Thanks for the reply! On the way to get the 200 boat I stopped at another lot and bought a 130 V4 boat that looks to be in much better shape. I have always heard good things about OMC V-4s in real life and on this site. The last sticker was an '02 so I am gonna do the carbs, gear oil, impeller, and de-carbonize. Have done compression test all between 145 and 155 so I am thinking I am ok on rings. I have read many posts and t-stats seem to come up often, do they go bad pretty often? This is a freshwater only boat and will continue to be.