Johnson vs Mercury small tiller

[keagernaught]

I am looking in my area for a new tiller for my small RIB and a back up for my main. I found 2 short shaft motors in my area of similar price. 1987 johnsin 9.9 and a 1999 mercury 6.0 2 stroke. Assuming both motors start/run/not rotten which would be the better buy? I am leaning toward the johnson based on what I have heard about them before the mid 90s, but the mercury has 12 less years on it. And most likely fewer hours.

 

[Sea Rider]

Will depend entirely if needing more HP to count with and go for the Johnson. Year is relative, can have an oldie motor with low hour use and a newer motor with high hours use...

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[Sea Rider]

Which size is a small Rib ? If needing more HP to count with and go for the Johnson. Manufactured year is relative, can have an oldie motor with low hour use and a newer motor with high hours use...

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[keagernaught]

The rib is 9ft long and rated for 10hp max. I am checking both out today.

 

[Sea Rider]

The rib is 9ft long and rated for 10hp max. I am checking both out today.

Go for the larger HP one, small Sib-Ribs has higher hull drag compared to larger ones, will push/plane much better..

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