1994 Johnson 120

[wiliermdb]

Anybody here have any experience with a 120 hp Evinrude or Johnson from the early 90's?  A local seller has a 1994 model and after talking with him via email I've learned that he just bought it and says it's too much for his aluminum flat. Asking $800. Would consider offers.

I plan to go check it out on Sunday when the temps are a bit better than the 28 degrees right now. I'll bring my compression gauge and look it over really well. Needs paint work so I'll offer him $700 if it checks out OK.

[floater1]

Needs paint work so I'll offer him $700 if it checks out OK.

Hmmmm.  Browned or discolored paint may indicate it once overheated,use caution. 120 too big?  What is a flat, you mean jon boat?

[V153]

Being a '94 it's probly a looper. That's not necessarily a bad thing but they're heavier, and some say less reliable, than the crossflow block. Though they do have a much better trim system I'll admit.

Price sounds fair enough to me. But just like any potential motor purchase. 'Member to bring yer compression tester along.

Good luck!

[wiliermdb]

Paint is just dull and worn off the lower unit. A flat is basically a jon boat. There are a few aluminum boat builders here and the hulls are almost totally flat for 2/3's of the length. Very shallow running boats. Raise the motor and you can get in to areas of the marsh to fish that are only a couple of feet deep.

I'll check it out for fun and keep an eye out for others.

[84carlson]

I have to tell you I replaced my 140 with a newer 115, the 115 is a great motor but the 140 was way better.  If I  were to do it again I would hold out for the 140...

Joe

[aquamaniac]

The 110 cubic inch OMC 120 would be my first choice for a CVX-16. My brother bought a '92 CSS-16 with a 120 Johnson new and it still runs perfect, never needing any repairs. Another brother has a 1986 Evinrude 140, also the 110 cubic inch, on his CVX-17 and it still runs perfect. They have been great motors for my family. $800 sounds like a great deal to me.

[V153]

I would definitely go take a look at it. Besides compression make sure you check the gearcase lube & trim fluid levels too. Other than that there's not much to a two stroke. Either they work or they dont.

I agree the V4 OMCs are extremely durable. Had several in the family. I routinely beat the snot outa this 90. I'm talking in excess of 6000rpm. And she's never so much as asked for a kleenex. Imo the 140 is pound for pound the best V4 you can(could?) buy.

One popped up on Clist down here a couple weeks ago. "New top end, Bobs nosecone & low water pickup. $800 OBO." POOF! Gone before I could write the # down. Never seen an ad disappear so quick!?

Oh well, when looking at a motor just check everything you can think of. Then go with your gut.