Champion/Johnson Owners

fishinfranklin · November 11, 2009, 05:08:47 AM

I would like to hear how you guys like your Johnson engine good or bad, I am asking this because Iam looking at a 96 181 scx/elite powered by a 2003 175 johnson????The boat is a DEAL at the price its only a little over average retail of just the engine. i have owned a 19ft champion in the past with a mariner engine and loved it, i have had mercury's and Yamaha but never a Johnson. My only dealings with them i can remember is the one my uncle Lacey had when i was a kid, I can still see him with the carb tore apart while we was fishing most every trip out $:-\$

Buzbait88 · November 11, 2009, 08:36:45 AM

I have had my 93 Johnson 175 faststrike and never had a problem with it. I have replaced plugs and fuel filters, but other than that it has been a strong reliable motor and has never failed me. Compared to other motors the carburated motors are tiny! Size comparison to my motor is probably close to a new 75hp 4 stroke. The only reason I would hesitate is that you will get better fuel mileage with a non carbed engine.

fishinfranklin · November 11, 2009, 06:24:58 PM

Thanks Buzzbait88,i was going to inquire about your boat until i found this one.the owner is out of town until sunday so it looks like i may miss the ABA this weekend.

Buzbait88 · November 12, 2009, 08:27:04 PM

Quote from: fishinwithfranklin on November 11, 2009, 06:24:58 PM
Thanks Buzzbait88,i was going to inquire about your boat until i found this one.the owner is out of town until sunday so it looks like i may miss the ABA this weekend.

thats to bad. It sounds like your getting a heck of a deal on the boat your looking though. and your in Georgia.

fishinfranklin · November 12, 2009, 08:45:59 PM

I cant say how nice the boat is until i see it this weekend,,but i have been looking at boats strong for over 6 months and looked at a few just havent found the right deal yet. But this is the best bang for the buck I have found at 4500, thats within 600miles,, if the boat is in good condition. I found just what iam looking for in tampa a 98 19ft elite with 175hpmercury,hand control trolling motor, hyd. jack plate, lower water pick-up, lowrance front and back and champion cover just its going take 8000 to buy that boat. The market is flooded with boats right now, and lots of bigger boats for the same money, but there just not what i want. I have been lost since i sold my 94 19ft elite and have had my mind set on another champion and theres just not as many of them for sale around this neck of the woods.

fishinfranklin · November 15, 2009, 10:31:07 AM

Well i am going right after lunch to look at this champion..Hope the boat is in good condition,,I will find out in about 4 hours and if its nice it will be hooked to my truck.

fishinfranklin · November 15, 2009, 05:35:28 PM

Well the search continues $:-\$

Camden · November 15, 2009, 05:44:56 PM

what did he not even have a boat for sale? lol or was it one of those "it is in great shape" till ya get there.

fishinfranklin · November 15, 2009, 09:45:29 PM

No the boat was a good deal.The owner had been out of town and he told me another person said they was coming today also and they did. was hooked on there truck when i got there.boat was sun faded on top rail some but overall well worth what it was bought for.

Camden · November 16, 2009, 08:23:24 AM

that sux. he could have at least called and told ya. maybe caught ya before ya got halfway there. good luck