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03-09-2016, 09:42 AM | #1 |
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1996 Johnson 115 needs some work
Can any of you recommend a good outboard mechanic that might be willing to freshen up the top end of a 1996 Johnson 115? I don't think one of the larger shops will take it on as they want to sell me a new one. I was thinking there might be someone looking for some side work.
The motor runs but has low compression all around and weak power. I'd love for someone to do pistons and rings in it so we can get a few more years out of it instead of having to drop $12,000 on a new one. Thanks in advance for your replies
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03-09-2016, 10:02 AM | #2 |
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If you look through craigslist-nh boats and boat parts there's ads looking for service work .... do a search for 'marine service' or 'marine technician' or 'certified technician'.
Could be a marina employed service tech looking for a side work job?
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Dave's Motorboat Shop?http://www.davesmotorboatshop.com/Me...listId=1497554
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Dave's Motorboat Shop
I would also recommend Dave's Motorboat Shop for work on outboards.
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Third Dave's Motorboat Shop.
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Interesting idea. Where do you locate a rebuilt powerhead? eBay? Local? Thanks
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Do a quick Google search are there are a lot of options. Ebay for sure. Might want to check local dealers as well. We traded our old V4 90 Evinrude in a few years back and the dealer we bought from rebuilds them and then sells them and/or parts them out depending on the condition. My guess is a lot of dealers do that.
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