FeedBack on a 2000 175 hp Mercury efi

[kronic_fisherguy]

I am buying a new 22' welded aluminun fishing rig and I have the option of buying from an insurance company a 2000 175 hp Mercury efi this was a stolen recovery and looks near mint other than some scuffs on the decals and the cowling.It has 115 compression across the board!The price is good but I know nothing about big outboards other than that they cost HUGE!! to repair.Any feedback on any problems with this model of motor would be Greatly appreciatted!!!

 

[Kiekhaeferscurse]

Re: FeedBack on a 2000 175 hp Mercury efi

Hi Kronic_Fisherguy sounds like a nice fishing boat your getting (envious sigh ), I'm a Merc tech here on the west coast and am a real fan of that motor that you may be buying. Its a reliable work horse and will do you fine. If you can get it to a shop for a check out its worth the hours time.<br />If you dont at least make sure you do the waterpump & gear oil & W.S.F.F before you go out in it. Also search this forum for problems other's have had. There are some real sharp cookies hanging out here.<br />Let me know where your fishing out of( I fish out of Cheanha Marina.<br />Cheers