New 200 Merc Four Stroke 3.4L

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My 23’ Seacraft is heading to the fiberglass shop over the next two weeks. Full restoration that will include an Armstrong bracket and fully enclosed transom. I will be repowering with twin 200s. I am a Yamaha man but cannot wait 48 weeks nor can I justify the price for Yamaha. I was sold on the 200 Zukes until I went to the boat show and saw these Mercs at 475lbs V6. Still getting used to the look but I would save about 120lbs of weigh vs the Zukes which is substantial. Throttle system with the Mercs also seems incredible. My father believes I need a mental evaluation for even considering Mercs after all the problems I had growing up with them on my boats.

Any of you folks run these motors or heard anything positive or negative? Any feedback would be appreciated.