Search results

  1. B

    Johnson 225 Venom vs. OceanRunner

    I am repowering my 91 Hydrasports DC with a professionally rebuilt Johnson 225 Ocean Runner. My original engine was a 175 Johnson TXEIS and was underpowered for this heavy hull. Are there any well known or documented problems with the Ocean Runner 225 for 96? My other choice was a 01 FICHT but...
  2. B

    91 Johnson 175-V60

    Seeking help on recurring overheat problem at low speed and idle. At higher speeds, cooling seems fine. Recently had new thermostats and new water pump and gaskets installed by professional. At start up and warm up, engine starts and runs fine. As engine continues to warm at idle or low...
  3. B

    175 Johnson Slow to pPane

    Newly purchased 17year old 175 EXEIS Johnson does not seem to have the power to push the 20' HydraSport Dual Console over to plane. Engine starts easily, idles well and runs well at idle speed and at manuever speeds, and when it does finaly get on plane however, when accelerating, the hull...
  4. B

    91 Johnson 175 EXEIS alarm

    Recently purchased 1991 Johnson 175 EXIES 60V on 20 ' Hydrasport D/C. Ran well on sea trial but seemed underpowered. After the deal and a 175 mile trip back to New Orleans, 1st trip out ran into alarm tone after 15 minutes of running at near top speed. Telltale is streaming water vigorously...
Top