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Good evening, I am set to purchase an 88 Javelin equipped with a 235 HP Johnson VRO, the engine seems to run fine when hooked to water, but there appears to be a leak on the bottom of the foot where water is coming out. I am unsure if this is broken or meant to be from factory. I have attached photos for reference, thanks in advance!
 

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Normal.------They all sound good on a hose.----Compression test to be done.----Or test it in the lake.----1985 was the last year for the 235 HP.
 
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racerone said:
Normal.------They all sound good on a hose.----Compression test to be done.----Or test it in the lake.----1985 was the last year for the 235 HP.
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I may have found a new problem! I’m more of a newb than I thought! The motor is a 235 Johnson and the boat states it’s rated for 150HP max. Will the transom hold up to this motor? Or is this 18’ boat now a death trap waiting to happen? Anyone got any experience over powering a boat? From what the guy is telling me the 235 has been on the boat for 4 years at this point.
 
Of greater issue is the liability issue. Rest assured, somebody will be ready to sue if you should have an accident.
 
fdrgator said:
Of greater issue is the liability issue. Rest assured, somebody will be ready to sue if you should have an accident.
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I’m not crazy worried about that part as I never plan to be negligent, I own fast cars and bikes and understand there is a time and place for everything and consider myself a responsible guy, but I do understand accidents happen. I won’t be on the lake winding it out, I just want to be sure I’m not going to rip the transom off the boat trying to pull a skier or tube.
 
Can't vouch for an unknown transom, but it should not "rip the transom off the boat trying to pull a skier or tube.", if in good condition. Rot?? well that's another story.
 
fdrgator said:
Can't vouch for an unknown transom, but it should not "rip the transom off the boat trying to pull a skier or tube.", if in good condition. Rot?? well that's another story.
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I appreciate your time and help brother, I’ll probably steer clear of the boat. It seems to be in awesome condition and very well looked after but 235 seems a bit ludicrous considering the 150’s pushed these boats in the high 50’s with a 4 blade prop. The only reason I considered disregarding the sticker was the deal the guy was giving on the boat, maybe no one will buy it due to the motor haha.
 
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