07 200hp optimax

kkannonball Posted 1/30/2012 12:59 PM (#102468) Subject: 07 200hp optimax Looking at a new/used boat with a 07 optimax 200hp, not really a mercury guy in the past. How are these motors, any issues i should be made aware of, thanks in advance, Kannon Rich S Posted 1/30/2012 1:49 PM (#102470 - in reply to #102468) Subject: Re: 07 200hp optimax Member Posts: 2300 Location: Berlin Coils were the only problem I know of that year. By now I am sure if there were problems they would have been replaced so I think you are fine. Get the standard tests done and be ready to outrun the other brands. Edited by Rich S 1/30/2012 1:50 PM Shep Posted 1/30/2012 3:07 PM (#102473 - in reply to #102470) Subject: Re: 07 200hp optimax Member Posts: 3899 Never any issue with my 2007. Great on gas and oil, too. Awesome motor. Edited by Shep 1/30/2012 3:08 PM iceman35 Posted 1/30/2012 5:44 PM (#102477 - in reply to #102468) Subject: Re: 07 200hp optimax Member Posts: 650 I got my first merc a few years ago, 2008 opti 150. runs fantastic. I got 3 years with no proplems! that is unlike the previous 12 years with evinrude where I was stuck more times than not. GREAT on the gas and oil. keep up with maintenance, keep it filled with good gas( I run super unleaded) add some crap to the gas, many options, change that fuel filter once a year. I'll be running all Royal Purple stuff from here on out. turn the key and go!! enjoy!