I've got a 1959 5.5hp Johnson, two line pressure tank with a 25-1 mix ratio that I ressurected thanks to you guys here.
I've wanted to upgrade to a 9.9hp as you don't need to register anything under 10hp here, and lake restrictions.
However, I have an opportunity to jump on a 1987 8hp Johnson. Single line, 50-1 mix ratio...
It's going on a 14' aluminum fishing boat that I want to use in small lakes and rivers with 2 adults in it. The 5.5hp moves us around the lake pretty good, but I'm concerned going against the current on a river would bring us to a crawl.
I've learned 9.9's are hard to come by and expensive on the used market. Should I jump on it? I'm leaning towards yes but would love to hear opinions from people more knowlegable then myself.
I've wanted to upgrade to a 9.9hp as you don't need to register anything under 10hp here, and lake restrictions.
However, I have an opportunity to jump on a 1987 8hp Johnson. Single line, 50-1 mix ratio...
It's going on a 14' aluminum fishing boat that I want to use in small lakes and rivers with 2 adults in it. The 5.5hp moves us around the lake pretty good, but I'm concerned going against the current on a river would bring us to a crawl.
I've learned 9.9's are hard to come by and expensive on the used market. Should I jump on it? I'm leaning towards yes but would love to hear opinions from people more knowlegable then myself.
