Used boat opinion wanted

[djbm88]

Ranger boat will be okay but I would check out the optimax really well. They didnt get the nickname opti-pop for no reason. Mercury used to be the best out there but their quailty and reliability has slipped the last 10 years

[R19]

Mercury motors did have some trouble with a few DFI motors at first. I cant remember the first year that Opti Max was in production but it was around 00 and if my memory is correct the 00 and 01 200 Opit Max did get the nickmane opti pop.

I am not 100% sure if the information I am giving is correct so please do some research...I think it was the 00 and 01 200hp motors that had issues. I have never owned a Mercury but I would be willing to buy anything newer than an 02 model.