Hi all,
Been a while since I last posted. Life can really get away from you...
I have a 1999 225 Johnson on my 86 204c. It’s served me very well, and still runs great. However, I don’t have a lot of confidence in it anymore. It stuttered a few times in the late summer, and that really made me think. I have my two kids with me a lot, and we venture out to the nearshore reefs now and then. I’ve thought of getting a newer boat, but I’m thinking I might repower instead. I‘m thinking a new Yamaha F225. I can’t imagine going down in HP.
The Yamaha weighs about 560. My Johnson 225 weighs about 460. I moved my batteries forward about 10 years ago. They are right behind the cabin doors. (There was a giant hollow spot there, from bulkhead to bulkhead, between the stringers). My scuppers are above the water line now. I had my kid sit on the motor not long ago, and they were still above the line. He weighs 90 pounds... close enough. Transom is original, however I did glass over that aluminum cap about 10 years ago too. The wood was a little wet, but solid. I have no cracking at all back there. For an extra measure, I have a 3x3 stainless steel angle all the way across. The top mounting bolts go through it. So it’s like a giant washer.
So, my question is, in general, what do you all think? 6 year warranty is pretty appealing. So is hydraulic steering. So is a quiet, non-smokey motor that I can rely on. I will miss the hole shot... I’m sure the 4 stroke isn’t going to be as punchy. Any other positives or negatives you can think of to help me decide what to do?
Thanks!
Tim
Been a while since I last posted. Life can really get away from you...
I have a 1999 225 Johnson on my 86 204c. It’s served me very well, and still runs great. However, I don’t have a lot of confidence in it anymore. It stuttered a few times in the late summer, and that really made me think. I have my two kids with me a lot, and we venture out to the nearshore reefs now and then. I’ve thought of getting a newer boat, but I’m thinking I might repower instead. I‘m thinking a new Yamaha F225. I can’t imagine going down in HP.
The Yamaha weighs about 560. My Johnson 225 weighs about 460. I moved my batteries forward about 10 years ago. They are right behind the cabin doors. (There was a giant hollow spot there, from bulkhead to bulkhead, between the stringers). My scuppers are above the water line now. I had my kid sit on the motor not long ago, and they were still above the line. He weighs 90 pounds... close enough. Transom is original, however I did glass over that aluminum cap about 10 years ago too. The wood was a little wet, but solid. I have no cracking at all back there. For an extra measure, I have a 3x3 stainless steel angle all the way across. The top mounting bolts go through it. So it’s like a giant washer.
So, my question is, in general, what do you all think? 6 year warranty is pretty appealing. So is hydraulic steering. So is a quiet, non-smokey motor that I can rely on. I will miss the hole shot... I’m sure the 4 stroke isn’t going to be as punchy. Any other positives or negatives you can think of to help me decide what to do?
Thanks!
Tim
