2001 Johnson 115 Ocean Pro, good motor to buy?

[Mischief Managed]

A friend of mine is looking at a boat with one of these. Are there any compelling reasons to avoid buying this engine? I'd hate to see him buy the outboard equivalent of a Mercruiser 3.7 liter I/O.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: 2001 Johnson 115 Ocean Pro, good motor to buy?

The carb version of that motor is very good. They are lightweight and powerful. What size boat does he plan to put it on?

Be aware that they use a fair amount of fuel.

 

[Mischief Managed]

Re: 2001 Johnson 115 Ocean Pro, good motor to buy?

It's a carbureted model and it's already on a Four Winns 170 Horizon. I would guess the boat/motor comes in around 2000 to 2300 lbs wet. Top speed is reportedly 42 MPH on GPS. That sounds about right to me.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 2001 Johnson 115 Ocean Pro, good motor to buy?

excellent combo.

 

[Mischief Managed]

Re: 2001 Johnson 115 Ocean Pro, good motor to buy?

Thanks for the replies. I appreciate it.