BassmanET
Active member
So, I was given a 6 hp 67' Johnson. It runs good & pushes my 1436 jon ok? But, it doesn't seem to running 100%, in other words it doesn't seem to put out 6hp? After seeing some videos on youtube of a 6hp on a 1436 jon (empty , just 1 person & motor) it is getting up on plane & doing about 12-14 mph. Also, after calling my local repair shop, was told that a 6hp should get up on plane with on person in the boat. My motor does not do this, I get about 6.5 mph.
Here's what I know about the motor, it had compression test & read 70 psi. Spark plugs are good Seafoam the engine as well. Starts up & stays running no problem.
So, am I expecting too much out this little motor or is something wrong with?
Fish sometimes alone or with one of my kids. So, 6hp is fine with me if it can do 12-14 mph.
So, my dilemma is. Do I bring it to the repair shop spend $100-150 to find out what's wrong & fix.
Or, sell it & upgrade to a 9.5hp? Here's a video from youtube of the boat & motor,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k12I9xnWknw
Here's what I know about the motor, it had compression test & read 70 psi. Spark plugs are good Seafoam the engine as well. Starts up & stays running no problem.
So, am I expecting too much out this little motor or is something wrong with?
Fish sometimes alone or with one of my kids. So, 6hp is fine with me if it can do 12-14 mph.
So, my dilemma is. Do I bring it to the repair shop spend $100-150 to find out what's wrong & fix.
Or, sell it & upgrade to a 9.5hp? Here's a video from youtube of the boat & motor,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k12I9xnWknw