Hi All,
I recently purchased a 2004 Ranger 519VX with a 200HP Merc 200 Classic carb motor. I recently brought it into the local dealer to have routine service (water pump, fuel filters etc.) I also asked them to check the charging system as I was having issues with my main cranking battery dying. I have minimal electronics (Lowrance HDS 9 and Hook 7)... and no power poles or other accessories. The boat ran fine except when the cranking battery died and I could not restart.
When I called for an update, the dealer implied that boat would not run and the issue was the voltage regulator and the stator coil. I can understand the voltage regulator affecting the charging system but not the stator. They quoted me a price of $1400 for JUST THE PARTS! A little google search shows the OEM stator at $700-750 but the regulator at $150-250.
My questions: If the stator was dead, would the motor run at all? As I said, the motor ran fine until the cranking battery died. What is the list price for an OEM voltage regulator for my motor? Given the extreme lack of dealers taking new customers (here in New England) I was only able to get an appointment with this dealer because the person I bought the boat from had it serviced there.
Any advice or recommendations are greatly appreciated,
Gusman