Johnson Fast Strike

[Outdoor Trail Magazine]

I'm looking to buy a boat and motor and will be test driving one today. I don't know anything about motors. This Javelin has a 1997 Johnson fast strike 175. Is this a motor to stay away from, or if kept maintained should cause no problems? When testing what do I need to look for as far as motor integrity?

 

[angus63]

Re: Johnson Fast Strike

Compression 100psi+ all cyls and within 10% of each other.<br />Top end 5300-5600 RPM<br />Smooth transition thru range<br />Clean lower unit fluid (beware if it appears new).<br />General appearance and cleanliness.<br />Maintenance records.<br />Price.<br />After that, just make the payments, maintain, and pray!!<br /><br />Good Luck

 

[FUERADEBORDA]

Re: Johnson Fast Strike

Outdoor, this is a fine model and there are not particular problems related to it, and as angus says check compression, oil condition in the lower unit (the screw magnets)how engages, and give it a good run, check temperature at iddle and at wot, not just a 10 minute trial if you and the owner are able to go for a long run DO IT, and as any used item there is always some good luck involved