some of u guys know i have been motor shoppin tryin not to get in a hurry. found a super clean low hour 2001 ocean pro 150. one owner and very good condition. i know the carbs will burn more fuel than the newer motors but weight is a big concern for me and older lighter motors with low hours are hard to find. anyone have opinions on reliabilty. i have been a merc man my entire life and it will be difficult to travel to the white side…
I had a 96 or a 98 model and ran it for years trouble free.
I had 2 1995’s. They were nothing but trouble and expense.Every year something expensive was going wrong…carbs, power heads,seals.
Got a 2000 OceanPro 150. Just got it 2 yrs ago and have already replaced both thermostats and the igniton coil…$800. Mechanic said these were bad years for Johnson.? Stranded both times. Don’t go offshore but made me get SeaTow! Got my fingers crossed for this year. Good luck
19’ Tidewater Bay
150HP Johnson
1542 Duracraft
40HP Johnson
dang maybe i should keep chuggin the inline. fires up everytime. period. was wanting to upgrade not downgrade…