I recently purchaced a 87 Boston Whaler and it had an 200 mariner. I took it out and it was running on only 3 cylinders. I took in in to the shop and he fixed the problem. for only 300 dollars. He then found a bigger problem. Water leaking from the Head gaskets. He said they sould be replaced every 4-5 years. I said do it(250 dollars). He then found other problems such as bearings on the Head. Now I need to rebuild the engine for 2000 Dollars. I said okay do it. He starts the rebuild and finds the crank to be bad and usless. must pay 1000 for used crank or 2400 for new crank. I am up to 5000 dollars to rebuild a 87 Engine. I am looking to buy a 200 yammi or merc. Any suggestions. I heard that it is cheaper up in Canada. I am looking mainly at 2 strokes becuase of the price buy I may have the chance to buy twin 90 horse 4 stroke Mercs for only 2 grand more than 200 ox660 yammi.

Any suggestions as to what to buy.

Any thoughts on fule economy for the twin 90's vs the 200 efi 2 stroke.

thoughts on head gasket replacement?

Merc vs yammi?

Thanks for your response

Does any body need a 200 mariner for parts?