Never owned one, but i think a Zuke is a fine engine. I think the 175 weighs around 475 lbs and it's still a 4 cylinder.
I think both the 175 etec and 200 etec are 6 cylinders and both weigh in around 435 lbs.
If you are running a 200 opti now, and you like the performance i think you will disappointed with the 175 Zuke. 4 strokes in general just don't have the balls of a 2 stroke.
If you don't want merc, but you like the pep of that 2 stroke opti..........i think i'd be checking prices on a 175 and 200 etec.
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