Johnson 9.5hp vs. SeaKkng15hp (Chrysler)

[GaryOutland]

I have a 1972 Johnson 9.5 HP. I would like a little more power. I found some one that wants to trade me a 15 HP Sea King. Everything that I have found tells me that it is a Chrysler.

Is the Sea King a good motor? Are parts readily available and afforrdable?

 

[fdrgator]

A few parts are readily available, most are hard to find, some are nearly impossible. Good motor? I guess that is a matter of opinion. Some people have a poor opinion of your 9.5 also (motor mounts, smoke inhalation, etc). An old story goes "Horse trading is ok, if the other guy has the better horse"