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Repowering 2004 240 Outrage
boatergirl	#1  Posted on 11/01/20 - 10:46 AM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/05/20	I currently have twin 150hp Mercury Optimax two strokes. Time to upgrade to four strokes. Looking at Yamaha F200 4 cylinder) and Mercury 200 V6. Both are within weight limit. Appreciate thoughts on either choice What is approximate value, if any, of two strokes, salt water engines, but fresh water only, low hours , regular servicing Thx!
acassidy	#2  Posted on 11/01/20 - 8:20 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 268 Comments: 1 Joined: 11/21/05	Are you going with twin 200? What is the max hp rating? If not overrating the hp, the Yamaha you mentioned is a good choice. Archie
boatergirl	#3  Posted on 11/04/20 - 12:56 PM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/05/20	350 hp is the max. recommended in 2004. Not too concerned as weight of 4 strokes has come down considerably
Phil T	#4  Posted on 11/04/20 - 1:42 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6994 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Who has better customer service in your area? While both are decent motors, the Mercury 200 Fourstroke is a V6. There is a dock adage, "nothin' beats more displacement." Price shop the prices of engines, remove/install, binnacle, gauges, harnesses, keyswitch and stainless steel 4 bladed props. The price difference could be significant. Shop dealers hard, like a new car. Get detailed quotes. No quote, walk. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
biggiefl	#5  Posted on 11/05/20 - 8:07 AM
Member Posts: 890 Comments: 4 Joined: 05/08/06	Your Optis are probably worth $3-5k each depending on condition, hardware, and hours, etc. 24 Whalers so far....
boatergirl	#6  Posted on 11/09/20 - 7:58 AM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/05/20	Big price difference so we are going with Yamaha. Will cover several years worth of fuel bills!! Dealers here have service expertise because of the high # of sales. Pleased with trade-in value of Mercs too. Can't wait for Spring! Thanks all!