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Offline 75starflight

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Need some knowledge
« on: November 09, 2025, 03:41:28 PM »
I am contemplating looking at the CVX20 listed in newton kansas.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/797216656471488/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A573992f9-7ef4-436f-907f-df68caa2023a

If I go look at this, I know I need to crawl under the back and check the transom, floor and stringers.

I would like to check compression on motor. What psi should all the cylinders be at for a 200 evinrude of that vintage? And what else should I look at on it?

Is there anything else I should look at on the boat itself?

Is there an easy way get a visual on the fuel tank in the bow?

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Re: Need some knowledge
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2025, 04:17:58 PM »
 ... I think ... I can message you an OMC repair manual in Facebook messenger. Manual is 96 megs and messenger will transfer up to 100 megs.

Doug would be best resource for OMC 200 HP info .. His FB account ..    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579418493790

I was able to see bottom of tank with a flashlight and didn't see any rust, and fuel didn't smell like varnish .. so I got lucky.

1978 Was first year for the CVX20 Sprint ..



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Re: Need some knowledge
« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2025, 04:30:15 PM »
Thanks Gregg!

I talked to Trent, from what I learned there I am going to pass on it.
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Re: Need some knowledge
« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2025, 04:53:01 PM »
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