99 Optimax 200 Is it a bad engine?

We would try to first determine what cylinder is out, and what the issue is. Have a cylinder compression test done and see what is up, plus did they do a compression check before you purchased it. On older Opti engines BCB has suggested even running a little extra oil in them to keep them alive, and they suggest this for older OMC product also. Figure out the issue and see what your options are. Then we will get a little direction for you. We understand the freiking out part and we understand why she would… Hope this all works out for you and let us know what you find.

Where are you located that may be of some help in ithers beginning to help you out either with some tips or possibly giving you a hand in diagnosing the problem itself. What exactly is the the motor doing? Does it turn over? Is it locked up? Try removing the spark plugs and inspecting them, once the plugs are removed try to spin the flywheel to determine if it is locked up, since you have compression tested on the cylinders and they say there all at 90 doenst sound like it is locked up but doesnt sound like a blown p-head either. Since this engine only has 82 hours on i will say those numbers do sound a little low but they are across the board so maybe not for that year model. Or were these numbers before you bought the boat? Also you can find used complete motors in that year range for cheaper then a new powerhead. The more info you can give on what the motor is or isnt doing the better folks can help you.