Johnson OMC Seahorse

[Cast-A-Way]

Good morning all

I am looking at a boat that has a 1999 50 hp Johnson seahorse on it
I know that OMC made these and was wondering if they are good engines and are parts still available ?

Thank you

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Johnson OMC Seahorse

excellant motors, parts available.

 

[Cast-A-Way]

Re: Johnson OMC Seahorse

Thank you !

We just don't see them as much up here in canada eh !!

This one was manufactured in 1999 and looks brand new
150 on both cylinders (should be good) I guess.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Johnson OMC Seahorse

i would service the water pump. on purchase just for insurance.

BUYING A USED MOTOR

overall condition, condition of the place you are buying it from, usually tells you how they care for things. compression 100 + psi, and within 10% of each other, good strong blue spark, no water in the lower unit oil. look for discolored paint, (sign of over heat at
one time, also scarred up bolts, as why. have them start it. if they fail to put it in a barrell or tank, or on muffs, or in the water, to start it they don't know what they are doing. best yet is to take it for a 30 min to 1 hour test run. also if remote controlled motor, the controls should come with