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  1. 10-10-2010, 01:24 PM #1
    Jon in TN
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    Tell me about a 97 200 Pro V

    I'm looking at another champ that is powered by a 97 200 Pro V. What's the good, bad, and ugly on these? He has already unhooked the oiler and says it runs like a top? I guess I'll find out this week, but I nor any of my friends have had a yamaha from this generation and I was looking for some opinions from those who have had them.

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    #2 10-10-2010, 06:36 PM

    Re: Tell me about a 97 200 Pro V (Jon in TN)

    I have a 175 Pro V with the oil injection disabled. These motors are very strong and reliable. The only drawbacks are that a. They LOVE gas and b. They are a little fusy on cold mornings when you start them up for the first time or if you fished a couple hours w/out running the motor on a cold day.
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    #3 10-13-2010, 03:27 PM

    Re: Tell me about a 97 200 Pro V (Jon in TN)

    I have a 1990 150 ProV with the oil injection still operational. It is pretty much all original and it runs like a TOP! It's not even really that fussy on cold morning since I pulled apart the carbs and cleaned them.

    And yes, if you run her wide open she will create a whirlpool in the gas tank!


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    #4 10-17-2010, 02:14 PM

    Re: Tell me about a 97 200 Pro V (headhigh)

    I ran a 94 ProV 150 that I bought used in 2003. Ran it alot for 6 seasons and it never missed a beat. It too had the precision blend oil injection and I never had any issues whatsoever.
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    #5 10-17-2010, 06:56 PM

    Re: Tell me about a 97 200 Pro V (Jon in TN)

    I have A CHAMP 202 W/ 97 YAMAHA 200 ProV and it performs flawlessly has all oil injection intacked and starts great cold or hot
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    #6 10-23-2010, 07:19 PM

    Re: Tell me about a 97 200 Pro V (Knoxmandan)

    The Pro V and the Merc XR 2,4,6 are some tough built motors and as bullet proof as they get . Easy to maint. and less parts to go wroung but do use a a litter more gas .
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    #7 10-28-2010, 11:07 AM

    Re: Tell me about a 97 200 Pro V (rchavis)

    I ran a 92 V4 130 with precision blend for 16 years. Basically same as ProV 130 except motor mounts and lower unit gearing. Great engine that never missed a beat. I miss the simplicity compared to my HPDI with 1000 filters

    I would make sure all fuel lines are up to snuff and install a 10 micron between the tank and primer bulb. As long as compression and all vitals are good you will have one hell of an engine.
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    #8 10-28-2010, 11:41 AM

    Re: Tell me about a 97 200 Pro V (Reata210)

    As mentioned, you won't drive by many gas pumps without stopping....but rock solid motors.
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