Is the new Honda 200 reliable

[hugehugo]

I am thinking about replacing my 200 optimax with a new Honda BF200. The Mercury has been a complete disaster - I feel a bit stupid for having bought it. I want to make sure that I don't make the same mistake again. Is the new Honda going to be trouble free?

 

[tscott]

Re: Is the new Honda 200 reliable

Reports I have heard through the grapevine say that they have been working well and have a pretty good warranty.<br /> http://www.hondamarine.com <br />Do a search and you should beable to find something with customer reviews about it.<br />REMEMBER!!! You will be adding just over 100lbs. of weight to the transom.The BF200 weights about 600lbs. so you will have to remember that when stowing gear.<br />What year is your Optimax?I have heard they had some problems with those but thought they got them ironed out.