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Unread 11-23-2005, 01:03 AM
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Default 1989 150 Johnson

Looking at 1989 150hp Johnson with a fairly new rebuild for $1,250.00. Will this motor be sufficient to push a 1973 V20? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Unread 11-23-2005, 01:31 AM
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Many of the guys on here run 150's on their 20's and love them.
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Unread 11-23-2005, 01:33 AM
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150 HP is a good match IMO 8)
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Default Re: 1989 150 Johnson

Thanks for the help. Will be going down to check the motor out this weekend before he removes it from the boat.
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I think it would be a great match. I'm running a 140 hp and I'm pleased, so 10 more ponies will be even better.

good luck.
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Unread 11-23-2005, 01:07 PM
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Axe, I've had two different 150s on my '74 and both are/were great performers...you should expect to cruise around 30 mph and top out at 40 or so, depending on conditions, top, load, etc...suggest you use a large diameter prop (15'' to 15 1/4'') w/17 pitch...good luck w/it... ;D...

Oh yeah, if that '89 Johnny you're lookin' at still has the VRO (auto-oiler) hooked up, jmho, DISCONNECT IT and start pre-mixin' your oil/gas...sounds painful, I know, but less pain than blowin' a power-head due to VRO failure, which they have a history of doin'...Accu-Mix bottle $3.99 makes mixin' a breeze ;)...

CHECK the compression on that (or any used) motor B4 you buy it...
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Unread 11-24-2005, 12:23 AM
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Default Re: 1989 150 Johnson

My dad bought a 1984 16' glastron with a 1984 evinrude that had the VRO. It did not last two long until the diapragm (spelling) pump went out and it needed to be rebuilt. That motor is still running today w/o the oil injection.
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Unread 11-24-2005, 10:19 PM
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A true believer and w/ good reason... :)...
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Unread 11-25-2005, 12:26 PM
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are you crazy go with a mercury ;D
oh buy the way thats what im running a 1988 150 merc. love it
i wish it came with lips so i could kiss it :o
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Unread 11-27-2005, 10:31 PM
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LOL Merc H^ll NO lol. Anything but Mercury. There 2 things to be said about Merc's "Go Fast, Go Merc" But "Go Reliable, Go Other"
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