Ok, so I am finally getting my Merc back together with a transplant lower unit and a transplant mid section. Its been a painful journey but I finally have the new impeller in
. My question is this, how reliable are these older motors (1975)? More specifically the Merc 200 20hp? I hear they are somewhat coveted but for what reason? I plan on using this motor in the ocean and gaining access to some remote inner coastal spots. Reliability is my main concern. I took a 87 Evinrude 9.9 out the other time and that POS is plagued with problems, overheated from seaweed, then the powerpack decided to die. Thank god I was with a friend who had a sailboat. What could I expect to fail on this Merc while on the water? Do the Merc powerpacks go bad as easily as the Evinrudes? Thanks again.<br /><br />Adam