Johnson 9.9 or Mariner 8 hp ?

[nearpar]

Hello I have a chance to buy one of two outboards please let me know what you think.

1977 8 hp Mariner that has very little use and looks like it too.

$400.00

1977 Johnson 9.9 runs excellent looks good $350.00

Thank you

 

[mchin]

Re: Johnson 9.9 or Mariner 8 hp ?

i have similar motors, a 2001 merc 8hp 2 stroke and have several, omc 9.9 and 15s and i would choose the johnson. the reason being, is my 8 hp merc doesn't put out as much power as i think it should, i think it's based on the 6hp block. what kind of boat and how is it loaded, my merc runs great, but doesn't do well with a heavy load, the 9.9's do better. lastly, omc parts seem cheaper for some reason.

 

[nearpar]

Re: Johnson 9.9 or Mariner 8 hp ?

Thank you I was thinking along the same lines and will probably go with the Johnson.

 

[Vic.S]

Re: Johnson 9.9 or Mariner 8 hp ?

I think you will find that the 1977 8 hp Mariner is a Japanese built motor. A rebadged Yamaha ??

The old Japanese made Mariners were very popular in the UK, more so I think than OMC engines but old Yamahas are not easy to obtain spares for so if you were thinking about the Mariner check the spares situation.

The Mariner may well be lighter if weight is a consideration but it is less powerful.

 

[nearpar]

Re: Johnson 9.9 or Mariner 8 hp ?

Thank you for the replies I bought the Johnson this morning.....

 

[mchin]

Re: Johnson 9.9 or Mariner 8 hp ?

congrats!