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Thanks for the input. I'll roll the dice
The guy that has it is older and Not mechanical
The guy that did the check for him wants to buy it but does not have the money now for it.

Heck I've...

zero compression cyl 1... 105 all the rest
still runs shakes allot.. got me in , was grateful off that

these "tiny" 200 hp are not available used with a 20" lower
Man, you want a 225 and up......

I am looking at a 2011 200 Pro XS BUT!!!!
i am told it has 80 to 85 compression on all cylinders
498 hours. Looks like overall well taken care of

Should I buy or walk.... $5000 and a big trip to...

I don't think the block is ruined. it ran on 5 cyl to get me in and makes no noise when cranking it. Shook allot on way in
tested and 0 compression on #1....

thanks for your input...

my serial is OT392318 2002 EFI ( i cant seem to find this number for parts when searching, it is on the motor)

Lost compression cyl #1

Found a 2002 optimax my same year) only it has a 25"...

My friend just went thru this...it was a leaking hose from the deck fill.
He put a cap on the tank and all is good.

Hey, my friend has a 225 opti... replaced thermostats with after market....
They warm up to 130 but when running ( water temp 44) the temp goes down to 90 degrees

IS THIS BAD to run an opti that...

Yes this is what I discovered also. Mine was around 2 o clock that made me happy and I still had straight reverse and a little more.. NICE....:smile:

Thanks all... sounds like the solution

On my LS screen I have a play/pause selection bottom left on screen
I hit pause when I am moving to a new location.
Not sure if this helps....

Well. the first time I just poured oil to fill the motor reseviour
Started beeping 10 minutes into a run

I then put it on muffs and ran it in the yard until it filled on it's own.
Took a lot...

There are many thoughts on this
It can't hurt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvLK7Fnc-gM

I have done the set up 3 times and have been living with the pedal.

It always sets up for straight with the pedal slightly down in the front
and just feels a little uncomfortable.

Is there a...

I will take these
Outbanks black costal blue 125 tyd
https://redfinpolarized.com/products...43192664686769

payment sent

2 / 20 foot network cables . One new... 2nd one taken out of boat for shorter cable ( Retail 49.99 each) sell both for $50
Garmin zero degree mount ( Tackleware house $30) sell for $20

Ashmore...

Thanks for the info... mine was $150 quite a DEAL

Not sure if "Garmins notorious inline fuse interference" is relevant anymore. Mine has the in line fuse that came with the graphs and gls 10
AND they all go to their own fuse box with another fuse....

Every installation apparenty is a little different.
I added another fuse box for my LVS34, 93sv, 10 ultra and nmea 2000 power for the 24xd sensor.

I probably got lucky but my screens are as clear...

DELETE please.... called K&k but at Classic.. got one coming from Power Pole

Is there a vacum valve for the pressure To get the oil up there?

or IS THERE A SECOND ALARM ON THE OIL PUMP

I'm obviously not an outboard mechanic... thanks in advance

Power pole is back ordered for this part.

Does anyone have an extra to part with?

I put in a new reservoir as I was chasing a leak. Found it elsewhere.
I just filled it with oil
Question , should I have just taken the cap off and waited for it to fill.

Testing today.... if I...

I just installed 2 blades and same issue...one lagged behind the other ( only coming up)
Did a deep water bleed and all is good for me.

Hey just a tip for updates with SD card... Mostly when one downloads a zip file it has to be extracted to use .. Not in this case.
First time EVER i ran across this scenario. I work with computers...

OK, what the heck is reverse range.