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Unread 06-14-2006, 02:32 PM
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hearing from lots of folks that my 92 johnson 175 ,if i ever get it fixed is a major gas hog. so i am thinkin instead of having it rebuilt i might look around for a used motor instead. i am thinking a 200 might do better since it doesnt have to work as hard. i am scared of buying anything local since katrina. anybody out there know of any sites online where i can look for a used motor? tx
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hearing from lots of folks that my 92 johnson 175 ,if i ever get it fixed is a major gas hog. so i am thinkin instead of having it rebuilt i might look around for a used motor instead. i am thinking a 200 might do better since it doesnt have to work as hard. i am scared of buying anything local since katrina. anybody out there know of any sites online where i can look for a used motor? tx
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My 200 Merc. loves sucking the fuel down. Would love a Johnson 115, maybe a 90 with todays gas prices. Even thinking about a set of oars and a sail. :D
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My 200 Merc. loves sucking the fuel down. Would love a Johnson 115, maybe a 90 with todays gas prices. Even thinking about a set of oars and a sail. :D
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Hey Racerx,

You already found what you're looking for as far as fuel economy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Old-HAND-CR...QQcmdZViewItem


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Hey Racerx,

You already found what you're looking for as far as fuel economy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Old-HAND-CR...QQcmdZViewItem


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My old 175 was a real gas hog! The new 115 Envinrude ficht I got is very impresssive. With a 15P prop it jumps out of the water and has as much top end as I want - maybe 35 or so (not broken in yet). I believe it will be very easy on fuel. Very quiet and no smoke.
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My old 175 was a real gas hog! The new 115 Envinrude ficht I got is very impresssive. With a 15P prop it jumps out of the water and has as much top end as I want - maybe 35 or so (not broken in yet). I believe it will be very easy on fuel. Very quiet and no smoke.
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My 1988, 175 Yamaha has been pretty good on gas, 3 mgh
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My 1988, 175 Yamaha has been pretty good on gas, 3 mgh
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