2001 175hp Johnson Outboard Motor

[BuilderFL]

I'm thinking of re-powering but can't afford a new motor at this time. Not familiar at all with Johnson and would like your input on this motor:

2001 175HP JOHNSON OUTBOARD MOTOR $3.5K

THIS MOTOR IS A TWO STROKE, CARBURETED , OIL INJECTED (CAN EASILY BE BLOCKED OFF) OUTBOARD WITH A FASTTRAK TRIM AND TILT SYSTEM. IT IS A 60 DEGREE MOTOR KNOWN FOR IT'S SIMPLICITY, EXCELLENT RELIABILITY AND GOOD POWER OUTPUT.

THIS MOTOR CAME INTO THE DEALER AS A RUNNING TRADE IN. IT WAS USED ON THE BACK OF A KENNER CRAFT AND THE HOUR METER READ A SUPER LOW 197 HRS.

MECHANICALLY YOU COULDN'T ASK FOR MORE. COMPRESSION WAS 100-105 PER CYL. MOTOR STARTS ON THE TURN OF A KEY, IDLES CRISP AND QUIET, PUMPS PLENTY OF WATER AND WHEN YOU HIT THAT THROTTLE THE SOUND IS IMPRESSIVE. THIS MOTOR NEEDS NOTHING BUT A BOAT TO HANG ON.

COSMETICALLY IT IS IN GREAT SHAPE. DECALS AND PAINT ARE IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. NO RUST OR CORROSION AT ALL.

[cterrebonne]

those were really great engines....usually they are bullet proof...they had problems with cranks breaking and cracks in the block but if it made it that far with out problems it will last.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Good engine. Very reliable, but also known as the thirstiest OMC ever built for it's size.