Im trying to find a little outboard for running around on the river. The current is not bad, we are go up river with a 55 pound thrust trolling motor, but it is slow.
I have found two motors one is a Johnson Lightwin 3hp for $100, and the guy said it ran perfect 3 years ago, been in a garage since.
The other motor is a Montgomery Ward it is a 7.5hp a 1977 model for $175, is running now but gets a little warm so Im sure it needs an impeller.
Which would be the best option, are they over priced? My thinking is the Johnson is smaller but the parts are easily found. The MW is bigger and newer but how hard will parts be to come by, and how high. Also is the MW direct drive or does it have F-N-R?
Any opinions or information would be appreciated.
Thanks
Justin
I have found two motors one is a Johnson Lightwin 3hp for $100, and the guy said it ran perfect 3 years ago, been in a garage since.
The other motor is a Montgomery Ward it is a 7.5hp a 1977 model for $175, is running now but gets a little warm so Im sure it needs an impeller.
Which would be the best option, are they over priced? My thinking is the Johnson is smaller but the parts are easily found. The MW is bigger and newer but how hard will parts be to come by, and how high. Also is the MW direct drive or does it have F-N-R?
Any opinions or information would be appreciated.
Thanks
Justin