Re: Searching for a 10 hp Johnson or Evinrude

[PugetSoundBoater]

These motors are a good price, but are they a good motor??? Please take fleetwin’s comments seriously,they are hard to work on, and are prone for exhaust leaks, hard to fix. Then again some guys like them. My opinion, If you want a motor in the 10 hp range, for $4-500 you should find a fairly good 1977 or newer Johnson or Evinrude 9.9 with CD ignition, that will be a way better motor with more power.Avoid the 1974-1976 OMC 9.9 with the low tension ignition (points and condensers), 1977 and later have CD ignition,a way better system. I have done both of these 9.9’s ignition types, been there done that, right fleetwin 🙂
Be patient the right motor will come along, you have all winter to find the right motor , maybe one of our members may have a good one available? Look for a fresh water motor,it will be worth the wait. I am getting pickier as i gain knowledge on outboards, and I listen to our members, who have helped me considerably.
Thanks one and all! Jim PSB EDIT

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