catmansteve
Well-known member
Right now I have two jet motors and one boat, and I'm considering selling one of the motors to pay for some modifications to the boat. Anyone who has an opinion on either motor, please chime in. Boat is a 1648 Tracker Grizzly with stick steer and stock 20" transom that needs fixed anyway, so changing the height for the Johnson isn't a problem. The Mercury was on the boat when I bought it. Both motors are in good mechanical condition, no known issues. My question is what are the pros and cons of each motor, and which one would be a better bet long-term. I'm not concerned with which one will go faster, though I reckon it would be the Johnson.
Motor A - 1997 Mercury 30 Jet (factory 40/30)
-2 stroke
-4 cylinder
-short shaft
-needs new jet foot
-probably higher resale value since it's newer/short shaft
-gps speed 26 with 1 person/light load
-has cool catfish decals on hood
Motor B - 1987 Johnson 40/28
-2 stroke
-2 cylinder
-long shaft
-oil injection disabled
-needs new impeller/liner
-has a prop lower unit also
-gps speed 33 on smaller boat (1438 Fisher)
-painted all black, so I can refer to it as my black Johnson if desired
Motor A - 1997 Mercury 30 Jet (factory 40/30)
-2 stroke
-4 cylinder
-short shaft
-needs new jet foot
-probably higher resale value since it's newer/short shaft
-gps speed 26 with 1 person/light load
-has cool catfish decals on hood
Motor B - 1987 Johnson 40/28
-2 stroke
-2 cylinder
-long shaft
-oil injection disabled
-needs new impeller/liner
-has a prop lower unit also
-gps speed 33 on smaller boat (1438 Fisher)
-painted all black, so I can refer to it as my black Johnson if desired
