Johnson 1987 60hp tilt/trim-where to buy a manual please?

[mattjenna]

Just wondering where the best place is to buy the manual?<br /><br />Bearing in mind it will need to be mailed to <br />Australia.<br /><br />I have the Clymers EVINRUDE / JOHNSON 1965-1998 WORKSHOP MANUALS.<br /><br />Thinking the specific manufacturer's service manual may be better? <br /><br />Or is the Seloc the one to go for?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Matt

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: Johnson 1987 60hp tilt/trim-where to buy a manual please?

Matt, a local johnnyrude dealer is your best bet.<br /><br />Hunts marine for example.

 

[mattjenna]

Re: Johnson 1987 60hp tilt/trim-where to buy a manual please?

Mate,<br /><br />I think they are waaaaay cheaper in the US than they are here. Although I did buy the Clymers off eBay here in CD form-and just printed it out at work-$17.00 all up-bloody bargain.<br /><br />Matt

 

[kwikk9]

Re: Johnson 1987 60hp tilt/trim-where to buy a manual please?

In my opinion, the Seloc is useful but very generic. It covers a lot of model years, but can be a good reference. Best bet is a model/year specific repair manual

 

[mattjenna]

Re: Johnson 1987 60hp tilt/trim-where to buy a manual please?

Originally posted by kwikk9:<br /> In my opinion, the Seloc is useful but very generic. It covers a lot of model years, but can be a good reference. Best bet is a model/year specific repair manual

That sounds right-any idea where to get the manuals on-line? <br /><br />Thanks<br />Matt

 

[kwikk9]

Re: Johnson 1987 60hp tilt/trim-where to buy a manual please?

Matt: As always, try Amazon, e-bay, and of course, right here at I-Boats. Johnny/Rude has a great site with lots of archival info. Not sure of the URL, but if you google you'll find them quickly. <br />I'm new to outboards, myself, but found a lot of help in this forum. Stay tuned.

 

[mattjenna]

Re: Johnson 1987 60hp tilt/trim-where to buy a manual please?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...em=4615771639&sspagename=ADME:B:EOIBSAA:US:11 <br /><br />Actually found one on eBay-original manual in new condition!<br /><br />Matt

 

[kwikk9]

Re: Johnson 1987 60hp tilt/trim-where to buy a manual please?

Matt: Life is good! Hope it works out for you. Just curious, what are you pushing ahead of that johnny/rude?

 

[mattjenna]

Re: Johnson 1987 60hp tilt/trim-where to buy a manual please?

A lemon!<br /><br />Nah-just kidding (well hope so, but the hull is yellow and so far it's been a little tart), bought a 16 foot fibreglass half cabin off a mate. Boat came with a 1982 60hp Johnson that had one shot cylinder and a heap of other problems that would have cost $2000 for a total fix up-so went down the route of buying the boat and trailer and another outboard elsewhere. Just want to make sure I can maintain and repair the motor myself.<br /><br />Also bought a parts catalogue off the same eBayer-again original in new condition-cheap too. Wonder where they are getting them from-a good eBay seller for others here looking for a manual or parts catalogue-they have many many manuals for all types of motors, sizes and years.<br /><br />Seller's user ID is searayman13-worth a look if looking for a manual etc.<br /><br />Matt

 

[kwikk9]

Re: Johnson 1987 60hp tilt/trim-where to buy a manual please?

Matt: I like that name for a boat: 'Lil Tart. I'm risking getting off topic for this forum, so I hope you have a good winter. We're just getting wet in Maine, USA.

 

[mattjenna]

Re: Johnson 1987 60hp tilt/trim-where to buy a manual please?

I think you just named my boat.<br /><br />A also think our winters are like your summers!;-)<br /><br />Matt

 

[kwikk9]

Re: Johnson 1987 60hp tilt/trim-where to buy a manual please?

Well, it's a great name! Yes, we do reverse the seasons. We are now getting close to what passes for summer up here.

 

[rod367th]

Re: Johnson 1987 60hp tilt/trim-where to buy a manual please?

there is a seller of all manuals on e-bay 20 dollars or less for most models my 65sle72 cost 20 dollars, just go ebay motors type 85 johnson manual his ebay store will pop up. my original manual adds to service of my older boat

 

[kwikk9]

Re: Johnson 1987 60hp tilt/trim-where to buy a manual please?

Hi Matt: Just curious on how you made out. Are you in or out of the water?

 

[mattjenna]

Re: Johnson 1987 60hp tilt/trim-where to buy a manual please?

Yep-ended up with a Johnson 60hp 1987 3 cyl 2 stroke VOR. <br /><br />Nice engine. Came re-conditioned with a three month warranty. <br /><br />The boat is a great boat-perfect for the family-me, wife and three girls 2, 5 and 7. Where we live on the Northern Beaches of Sydney is an area called Pittwater/Broken Bay great for boating.<br /><br />Motor is a somewhat underpowered for the boat IMO-would be better with about a 90hp. But, just don't have the $ to throw at it to get that size engine. Maybe later.<br /><br />Matt