AnglerRoy
Well-known member
Hi Everyone,
I recently acquired a Johnson 65ESL73R outboard motor and controls. It came on a boat I bought.
I’ll start off with what I do know:
1. It is a monster and heavy! LOL
2. Each cylinder has 130psi compression
3. Stator is leaking black goo
4. Parts that are still available are easier to find in the US, but the majority of the major players don’t ship to Canada.
What I do not know:
1. If it will start
2. How much money I would need to put into it for it to be rock solid reliable.
3. If it is even worth sinking money into
4. When I’m going to need an essential part that is no longer available.
I’ve read and been told, sell it. Not worth putting anything into it unless I wanted to match it to a restored boat from a similar era, etc., and even then, it’s throwing money away that could be better spent on something newer.
It does not have PTT which, if it did, I’d be more inclined to keep it.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks for the advice!
I recently acquired a Johnson 65ESL73R outboard motor and controls. It came on a boat I bought.
I’ll start off with what I do know:
1. It is a monster and heavy! LOL
2. Each cylinder has 130psi compression
3. Stator is leaking black goo
4. Parts that are still available are easier to find in the US, but the majority of the major players don’t ship to Canada.
What I do not know:
1. If it will start
2. How much money I would need to put into it for it to be rock solid reliable.
3. If it is even worth sinking money into
4. When I’m going to need an essential part that is no longer available.
I’ve read and been told, sell it. Not worth putting anything into it unless I wanted to match it to a restored boat from a similar era, etc., and even then, it’s throwing money away that could be better spent on something newer.
It does not have PTT which, if it did, I’d be more inclined to keep it.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks for the advice!