Re: Which motor to purchase – if any

[Casey Lynn]

Am a dyed in the wool Johnson and Evinrude fan. Having said that……any of these engines, properly brought back into service should be stellar performers on that hull and long lasting as well. Would pick up more than one with the Javelin being one of the engines purchased.
Once purchased the Javelin will also be your easiest engine to get your feet wet with. The Mercs will provide more horsepower and a different learning curve in bringing them back to service.
Do your basic checks to make sure they turn over, have compression and are as complete as possible.