which outboard to buy

[bucktales]

Before I go and listen to the salesman (Trying to sell whatever is in stock), I wanted to get your oppinion. <br />I have a 22' Grady. I have a '89 200 Johnson and I'm looking to repower. I go offshore about 5x per yr but can't afford a bigger boat with twins.<br />I'm thinking about the Yamaha 200 EFI 2 stroke. I want to know what you think about that motor for this boat? My current motor is old and therefore the boat is slow to come out of the hole. Would a new 200 johnson EFI be plenty of power for this boat? Thanks for any info!

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: which outboard to buy

You cant make a bad choice if you are going with a Yamaha.I would also consider a johnson for the price difference.Charlie

 

[sloopy]

Re: which outboard to buy

Johnson does not make a 200 anymore. Evinrude makes a 200.

 

[Solittle]

Re: which outboard to buy

I run a 1988 23' Wellcraft CC. I had two shops recommend that I repower with a 2004 200 hp Yammy - $14k installed but required bracket, controls & guages (motor alone $10K). I ended up buying a factory rebuilt - $4K.

 

[bucktales]

Re: which outboard to buy

Thanks for the info.<br /><br />Today I found a local dealer to sell a new 2003 yamaha 200 EFI Salt water series II with controls, gauges, stainless prop and includes instalation for $10,995 + tax.Comes with a 2 yr warranty.This sounded like the best deal to me. I'm going for it this week.<br />I feel like a little kid at Christmas...can't wait to hit the water and feel the difference.

 

[kenneths]

Re: which outboard to buy

bucktales, Good luck, and welcome aboard!!!<br />Let us know how the new engine works out...