2000 90hp JOHNSON OUTBOARD

[Johnson110]

My son is looking at a boat for sale 1986 17 ft proline boat with a 2000 90hp johnson motor, The boat motor trailer can be purchased for 5100 , He said the motor runs very good, he will take the boat out for a test run, These motors are they good design, it is a looper, I had a old 110 hp crossflow good engine, I donot know anything about these 90 hp looper, anybody have any input? Thanks

 

[whofan]

Re: 2000 90hp JOHNSON OUTBOARD

They are excellent motors. Your talking a carburated 2 stroke 90 then yes great powerful motor.
Stay away from FITCH motors pre Etec.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: 2000 90hp JOHNSON OUTBOARD

That's fairly HIGH priced for that year boat even if it has a newer motor. I sure hope the boat is absolutely pristine and there are maintenance records for the motor......... and salt water run too.......

 

[Johnson110]

Re: 2000 90hp JOHNSON OUTBOARD

Yes thanks for the replies, We decided that the boat is worth the money!!!

 

[luke02]

Re: 2000 90hp JOHNSON OUTBOARD

Yes thanks for the replies, We decided that the boat is worth the money!!!

i have just bought a 5.2 metre half cab fishing boat it has 2000 model 90 hp johnson.I read on this forum to stay away from the FITCH motor how do i no if i have got one and what does it stand for

 

[ziemann]

Re: 2000 90hp JOHNSON OUTBOARD

The acronym is FICHT. It was a precursor to the E-tec. On earlier models (2000 and earlier) under OMC, it will say FICHT on the cowl, on later models produced by BRP (2001 and later) it says Direct Injection. The later models under BRP had a much better reputation than the first generation units from OMC.

If you do have a V-4 FICHT, it may be just fine. Most of the issues occurred with the V-6 models....

If your Johnson has carbs, it is a great outboard. I am jealous. Although it will be a bit thirsty like any carb'd 2 stroke, it was an extremely powerful, reliable outboard for a 90.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: 2000 90hp JOHNSON OUTBOARD

sounds like a good rig at a good price to me, although a little on the high side, but used boats that size and design (center console I assume) are in high demand, so if it all checks out, including as to the motor per the advice above, grab it. Age is not a big factor on those boats, unlike bowriders.

 

[luke02]

Re: 2000 90hp JOHNSON OUTBOARD

The acronym is FICHT. It was a precursor to the E-tec. On earlier models (2000 and earlier) under OMC, it will say FICHT on the cowl, on later models produced by BRP (2001 and later) it says Direct Injection. The later models under BRP had a much better reputation than the first generation units from OMC.

If you do have a V-4 FICHT, it may be just fine. Most of the issues occurred with the V-6 models....

If your Johnson has carbs, it is a great outboard. I am jealous. Although it will be a bit thirsty like any carb'd 2 stroke, it was an extremely powerful, reliable outboard for a 90.

thank you for your reply,thru your response and little more investagation i am happy to say its not a FITCH.It is the carbed model some one said was powerful and reliable.
Which leads me to my next question,I been out in my new boat three times now and each time on cold start up its taking a while.I think im flooding it.Being a 2 stroke i no i have to fine the "sweet spot" like starting my old dirt bike.If anyone can help me with an idea it would be great,all motor are different but being a out board novice knowing how many times to pump choke work for you may work for me. cheers