'97 mercury EFI, good motor?

[jwclbi]

I have A 98 225 EFI, knock on wood been a great engine, some small repairs now after years, trim motor issues but mine is a 20" and trim motor sits in water all the time. But it has been great and I run it pretty hard. I flush it out after every use though, its a bit thirsty when you run it hard. Good luck