ANy specifics when looking at a used 1996 Johnson 150

[Zerex]

I'm looking at a 17ft.campion to buy and it's powered by a 1996 Johnson 150, is there anything specific to this year of motor I should look for or just regular stuff.<br />I figured check compression (what should it be?), fluids for contamination, hours and maintenance records.<br />Anything else or any helpful pointers?<br />Thanx

 

[OBJ]

Re: ANy specifics when looking at a used 1996 Johnson 150

Uhhhhhhh....make sure it runs?????? LOL...just kiddin' Zerex. A test drive would be nice. Make sure it starts easily and idle is smooth. Transition thru the throttle range should also be smooth and without hesitation. <br /><br />Get any maint records that may be available or find out what has been done to the engine in the past.<br /><br />Compression and lower unit lube check is also a good idea as you asked. <br /><br />If you do get a ride on it, check the engine temp and water flow.....maybe ask owner the last time the cooling system was serviced...ie...impeller and t-stats.<br /><br />Ask if the oil reservoir has been emptied, cleaned and a new filter installed. This is something a lot of folks over look.<br /><br />Ask questions....a lot of them. Anything you can think of, even the trivial kind like was the rig used a lot. What kind of boating....fishing, skiing, what? This can tell you if the engine has be rode hard or just used on occasion.<br /><br />Maybe some of the other guys can add.<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: ANy specifics when looking at a used 1996 Johnson 150

If you have never driven a boat with that kind of performance, It would be a good idea to have someone along for the first few times that has. That rig set up properly will give you quite a ride