I have an opportunity to get a NIB hidea for $700. I searched the history and found about 4 threads about these motors. Who's using and what is your feedback?
We will be able to answer a Johnson question or two....Maybe.
The few stories we hear in the forum about the knock-offs made in China usually don't have happy endings. Even finding normal maintenance parts can be a nightmare and forget about warranty work. For a few bucks more on a new motor, a name brand is the way to go. And plenty of good used choices right here at home.