identify this outboard?

[df1995]

Can anyone identify this outboard? The seller claims it's 175hp which seems very unlikely. I would like to know about it before contacting the seller.

TIA

 

[JB]

Re: identify this outboard?

Why do you say unlikely?

 

[TD_Maker]

Re: identify this outboard?

Looks like a 175 to me.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: identify this outboard?

Just simply ask the seller for the model number off the data plate. That will identify the motor, the shaft length and year. If they really want to sell it.....it is a simple easy request.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: identify this outboard?

That looks like my '98 Johnny 150HPV6. There was a 175HP model made that year. The model number would be similar to J175EXECD

 

[df1995]

Re: identify this outboard?

Why do you say unlikely?

It looks small for a 175hp. Is it a Johnson?

 

[SeaKaye12]

Re: identify this outboard?

It looks like the Johnson logo (Sea-Horse) below the FICHT logo....below the 175. Looks like one of the Ocean Runner series.

Like this one:
175 hp Johnson Ocean Runner Outboard Motor For Sale

 

[df1995]

Re: identify this outboard?

It looks like the Johnson logo (Sea-Horse) below the FICHT logo....below the 175. Looks like one of the Ocean Runner series.

Like this one:
175 hp Johnson Ocean Runner Outboard Motor For Sale

I have read some dreadful things about the Johnson 175 with FICHT. Opinions please.

 

[seahorse5]

Re: identify this outboard?

The only Johnson 175 FICHT was a 1998 model.

Pass on that motor, it is not for you It has NO retail value no matter what the "blue book" says, but if you want it as a learning project - not a reliable powerplant - then go for it.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: identify this outboard?

Since people have better eyes then me...... yes if it is a Ficht - take a pass on it...... even if it was new in the crate.

 

[SeaKaye12]

Re: identify this outboard?

Interesting. I've heard my share of horror stories about FICHT....but I was under the impression that certain FICHT engines were upgraded somehow by OMC or Bombardier.....thus rendering them more or less acceptable

Not true; eh?

 

[seahorse5]

Re: identify this outboard?

That is the 1st generation FICHT, the problem one, plus, many parts are not even made anymore and many dealers will not work on that model.

 

[greenbush future]

Re: identify this outboard?

I almost made the mistake of buying a Lund Tyee rigged with that motor. After doing some research, I could see the issues they were having and never ended up buying it. I believe the power heads kept failing on them. I know that's a vague, but powerheads are very costly. Take a pass on that outboard.

 

[df1995]

Re: identify this outboard?

I greatly appreciate your help if identifying and warning about this outboard. The boat is a good buy but not if I have to replace the outboard.

 

[boobie]

Re: identify this outboard?

If it's a Ficht, stay away from it but get a model # and post it to be sure.