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How are the 99b optimax

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"I'm buying a 1999 Mercury

"I'm buying a 1999 Mercury Optimax 200hp from a dealership in florida and just wondering if there are any problems i should know about that the year had like powerheads blowing, electrical problems, etc. Thanks guys!"
 
"make sure you run that engine

"make sure you run that engine, take compression check, they can be very expensive to rebuild. Is this a salt water engine?"
 
"Yes it is a saltwater, well i

"Yes it is a saltwater, well it's been run in saltwater, and he said it has been the the mercury DDI test, and a compression test and sais everything is in excellent condition. I am still going to do my own compression test when i get there saturday as well as have him start the motor."
 
"I have a 2000 225 Optimax on

"I have a 2000 225 Optimax on my Whaler. It runs great, and get very good mileage... more than 2 miles to the gallon at 20 knots."
 
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