115 hp Johnson 4 stroke

[RWilson2526]

Hey guys,

I got a friend who is trying to buy a pontoon boat . The seller states it has a 2003 115 hp Johnson 4 stroke. The boat has been wrapped for the last 3 years. I dont know much about different outboard manufacturers but we both believe that Johnson doesnt make 4 strokes that large anymore and one should stay clear from the Ficht era engines which I think was 1999 or so?

Anyway its a good deal but he is leary about the power on it. Anybody got any pros or cons about the engine

 

[cterrebonne]

those johnsons were made by suuki for EJ. the fichts actually started in 97 and have evolved into the e-tec along the way. those 115s werent bad.

 

[csvencer]

They are made by suzuki as cterrebonne said and I haven't heard a single bad thing about a suzuki four stroke yet. Only thing with the boat sitting that long is I would check the waterpump as it might be dried out or deformed.

-Svence

 

[randlemanboater]

It is the little brother to my 140 Johnzuki.....best motor I've ever owned.

 

[reelapeelin]

They are made by suzuki as cterrebonne said and I haven't heard a single bad thing about a suzuki four stroke yet. Only thing with the boat sitting that long is I would check the waterpump as it might be dried out or deformed.

-Svence