2004 Johnson Four Stroke

[Kevin53]

Greetings:<br />Last year I bought a new 04 Johnson (Bombadier) 4 stroke 60hp for my new Alumacraft Navigator. The other day I was comparing specs and noticed the Johnson weighs about 125lbs more than the 4 stroke Mercury. Seems to be quite a big difference. Does anyone know exactly why? Im wondering if I should have bought the lighter motor. I assumed they were all close to the same weight.<br />Thanks...Kevin53

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: 2004 Johnson Four Stroke

I'm a little surprised, even the bigfoot is 95lbs lighter. Don't know why, sorry.<br /><br />Aldo

 

[Guest]

Re: 2004 Johnson Four Stroke

With the Johnson/Suzuki, the 60 is essentially the same motor as their 70--so you're getting the weight of a 70. With most other brands, the 60 is the same block as the 50 HP--much lighter. <br /><br />The Johnson has a much larger displacement (I believe about 30% greater). That makes it heavier but I've also heard it's more powerful. Yes, the HP is rated the same but I'd be willing to bet the Johnson is faster out-of-the-hole. <br /><br />I wouldn't worry about the extra weight--assuming you have a newer boat. The later model boats are designed to carry heavier motors. <br /><br />Trout

 

[Kevin53]

Re: 2004 Johnson Four Stroke

Thanks Bill for the reply. I Love the motor. Its quiet, runs great. Wish it would troll down a bit slower though.<br /><br />Kevin53

 

[Guest]

Re: 2004 Johnson Four Stroke

Kevin:<br /><br />I repowered last year. Trolling speed was a major factor in my decision. I wound up with an e-tec. It gets down to 0.9 MPH on a fairly narrow and light boat. I was originally looking at the four strokes. My brother had just bought a Yamaha. The 4 strokes are sweet. In his, you honestly cannot hear it at idle speed. At times we wonder if it has stalled. <br /><br />Good luck with your new setup!<br /><br />Bill

 

[clanton]

Re: 2004 Johnson Four Stroke

You should be able to adjust the idle down about 50/75 rpms from specs.

 

[Kevin53]

Re: 2004 Johnson Four Stroke

It normally idles around 750 to 800 RPM. Is that something I could attempt myself? (turning down the idle)<br /><br />Thanks ...Kevin