Anybody know the weight of a Johnson 35 HP............

gman · Post by **gman** » June 20th, 2005, 12:09 am

from the mid 80's? It is a regular shaft and electric start. My dad wants to replace this "well used" motor with a new one but the four strokes are so much heavier he isn't sure what would be OK. The boat is a 13' Boston Whaler. Any ideas? Also , who makes the best small 4 strokes?

Post by **wevans** » June 20th, 2005, 6:30 am

Outboard Motors
1983 JOHNSON
Gasoline
35ELCT

Model: 35ELCT
Motor Type: Gasoline
Volts (Electric Motors):
Thrust (Electric Motors):
Horsepower: 35
Cylinders: 2
Start Type: Electric
Dry Weight: 121
Power Tilt and Trim: No

I like Honda and Yamaha, but have heard a lot of good things about the Nissan and Tohatsu motors as well

chugbug · Post by **chugbug** » June 20th, 2005, 7:58 am

If your considering a 4-stroke, take a look at a Suzuki. They are offering a 6 year warranty. I think it is free. If it isn't, it costs about $4-600. I have the 200 4-stroke and love it.

30 HP Suzie weighs 209 pounds.

gman · Post by **gman** » June 20th, 2005, 1:18 pm

I think the max weight for his boat will be around 130# or less then, thanks for the help.

Happypappy · Post by **Happypappy** » June 27th, 2005, 2:41 pm

There is a great Boston Whaler forum located at continuouswave.com
You can find out anything you want to know about repowering a 13' Whaler and how well it worked at that forum! Happy hunting!