Hello, I just bought a 12ft aluminum semi v boat and now looking for a motor for it. I will be using this on a a little river system that does have some current so I need enough power to get back up river at a decent speed. It will be just me and sometimes the dog. I don't want to put much money into this as this river is shallow and has a lot of debris but the catfishing can be good
Now onto the motor questions:
I found a 1969 Johnson 9.5 (9R69S) for $250.00. The guy said it likes to bog down when ran at high speed for a while. I have not checked compression but I would probably plan on putting in a carb kit and adjusting the points. An old Johnson mechanic I know told me to steer clear of this motor as they have continuous issues and I will probably fight it.
Another option would be an older Evinrude 6hp (not sure of year or price yet) But a guy that is selling it has a little outboard repair shop has it and says it has been gone though and runs great and reliable. I'm just afraid it wont be enough power.
What's your opinion?
Now onto the motor questions:
I found a 1969 Johnson 9.5 (9R69S) for $250.00. The guy said it likes to bog down when ran at high speed for a while. I have not checked compression but I would probably plan on putting in a carb kit and adjusting the points. An old Johnson mechanic I know told me to steer clear of this motor as they have continuous issues and I will probably fight it.
Another option would be an older Evinrude 6hp (not sure of year or price yet) But a guy that is selling it has a little outboard repair shop has it and says it has been gone though and runs great and reliable. I'm just afraid it wont be enough power.
What's your opinion?