2003 Zuke D140?

[randlemanboater]

I have had very good service from my 2003 Johnson DF140 (same motor, different paint). I would say that mine has been close to 50/50 salt/fresh water use, I have had no problem with corrosion. But mine rarly stays in the water for more than a few days and I am meticulous about spraying it off and flushing it after salt use.

The motor pushes my boat nicely (40 mph top speed GPS measured), gets close to 5 mpg, starts on the first crank every time (even after sitting for a couple months), and the only things I have ever done to it is oil changes, water pumps, and spark plugs.

Just two weeks ago in the Keys I put the boat on gear to pull away from the gas pump and a guy on the dock looked astonished and said "I didn't even hear that thing running".

Mine new in 2003 was around $7200.

If you get it you will love it.