Johnson 70 on 170?

[Mr. Osprey]

There are a couple of 70hp Johnson motors that I'm looking at from a local dealer. They want $3500 for a 1998 and $4000 for a 2000. Any thoughts on the motors? Will it be enough to ski, tube, and wakeboard? Is the price to steep for that engine? Any performance data reguading this engine and a 84' 170 Osprey? Any input is appreciated.

[DoOver]

When I bought my boat it had a Johnson 65 on it. I liked the engine, it had plenty of power for fishing. Those newer Johnsons are both carburated? Don't sound bad to me.
Brian

[RickK]

Are these totally rebuilt motors?  If not, the price is too high.  I'd look for someone that rebuilds. I just bought a totally rebuilt (head sent to machine shop) '98 Johnson 115 for $3895 and it had a 1 year mechanical AND electrical warranty.  Looking at my motor, outside and under the cowl, you'd swear it was new. As far as HP, IMO go for a bigger motor, I think you'd like a little more HP than a 70.  8)

[Radioshop]

My humble opinion is that a 70 is a little light duty for what you want to do.  You're better off with a 90 Yamaha, I think.  You could get a nice used one for about what they're asking for those OMC's.  It's better to have it and not use than to need it and not have it.

[Mr. Osprey]

thanks guys, I think I'm gonna pass them up

[RickK]

hi osprey, sounds high for the year...there is a place in waterford ct that does total rebuild  late model ob' s, with a warranty, i was quoted 4600.00 for a late model 150 hp johnson which i thought was pretty good.. the web page www.outboardexchange.com ...jim  good luck

I also think that's the way to go and I guess it's a little closer than the guy I bought from.