2000 Johnson 225 Ocean Pro

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I'm looking at a boat with a 2000 Johnson 225 Ocean Pro. I don't have any experience with these motors, can anyone give me feedback on reliability of these motors, and any potential problems, etc.

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tashasdaddy

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Re: 2000 Johnson 225 Ocean Pro

as with any motor, previous maintenance. they are good motors if maintained.

BUYING A USED MOTOR

overall condition, condition of the place you are buying it from, usually tells you how they care for things. compression 100 + psi, and within 10% of each other, good strong blue spark, no water in the lower unit oil. look for discolored paint, (sign of over heat at
one time, also scarred up bolts, as why. have them start it. if they fail to put it in a barrell or tank, or on muffs, or in the water, to start it they don't know what they are doing. best yet is to take it for a 30 min to 1 hour test run. also if remote controlled motor, the controls should come with it.
 
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