Originally Posted by JSDL

I've owned a 1997 190 quite a few years ago and it was good to me. Currently have a 2004 Sea Ray Sundeck 240 love the boat. Won't ever have anything smaller.
Make sure that it was serviced regularly and winterized if you live in a region that it gets cold. Ask if the impeller has been changed recently. Could still have the original and you would want to change it out. Hook it up to a good set of muffs and water and run it.