really nice motor! I love these old two strokes but I am personally partial to the new 4 strokes just to avoid mixing oil and gas.
@michaelwalker-q9u7 күн бұрын
these Johnson 15hp outboards was really the best sort of outboard motor made by OMC as theyare really good motor if youcare for themmotor they do live forever as i knew from my time as a outboard mechanic theyare dead set easy to service these was a really good and really good reliable outboards if you stick th the servicing regime as said by OMC you be dead set ok as yousee these was are really good motors as theystand up to saltwater use dead set easy in futr these motor was gonna really outlast them newer outboards as i remeber as a outboard mechanic i have to service these outboards was really dead set eay to fix and service as i knew thiwas a really th last of the really good Johnson 15hp outboard as the newer versions of these outboardwas really good and theyare better then the older ones by thisi meant was really the newer 15hp johnsons was are really good but the older one swill outlast any new outboard on the market today thiswasbased on my time as a outboard mechanic at a mob called Arizona outboards theywas the main OMC serviemob i was working for atthe time in my last year in high school at the time when i was las there was in the year 2001 and the liked i knew theywas a really good mob to have my training there theywas good on these outboards in futre wasnted toget into that trde nw im ready toreenter the outboard trade in futre if i get the chance in futre i get in that trade in outboards inn futrenow thiswas tecase in futre now
@fishingforfishies-19 күн бұрын
Braid better imo
@RRF2219 күн бұрын
Catch-22 mate, not everybody watches longer videos. Think of this is a bit of a teaser with the on water test the main video coming soon.
@TheArrow110019 күн бұрын
sorry mate . make a longer vid what a wast of time to watch someone use a spaner ,
@RRF22Ай бұрын
Battery box,there is a lead that goes on top and strapped down. You can pick them up at any marine shop places like BCF and anaconda,supercheap auto
@Drdee2023Ай бұрын
What kind container is the battery sitting in to secure it?
@DowntoadventureАй бұрын
That’s pretty good
@jasperpreston4023Ай бұрын
Hi i have a problem with 25 yamaha 1993 model and its top end rev is very slow witch im sure it would be alot faster but i cant figure it out to why its so slow it is on a sea nymph v13 fiber glass any help would be much appreciated
@RRF22Ай бұрын
@@jasperpreston4023 could be many things, the prop could be damaged or wrong size could need a carburettor clean / new spark plugs. Just a few things to start troubleshooting.
@jasperpreston4023Ай бұрын
@RRF22 ok thank you
@matthewharr6372Ай бұрын
My dad had this motor growing up. I wish I could find one in this shape.
@shanevl85Ай бұрын
Hi mate. Looking at the same hull. But less HP but wondering how it handles?? Is it stable considering a decent v??
@RRF22Ай бұрын
@@shanevl85 very stable and good handling boat. Have had outboard work done with two different boat mechanics who have described it the same way after water testing it. The 125 Mercury is a little over kill you can get away with a lot less horsepower. Overall a good boat.
@jerrymcjunkin8398Ай бұрын
SOUND GOOD 👍!!++😊
@DwusuwАй бұрын
hello mate ! remove this little restriction plate behind the carburetor, instant 1 hp gain ! this is the only difference between 2.3 and 3.3hp, cheers !
@RRF22Ай бұрын
@@Dwusuw thanks for the info I’ll look into doing that for sure 👍
@peterpace24632 ай бұрын
It’s definitely not miss firing now!
@peterpace24632 ай бұрын
Hey Mate. That thing is missing firing!
@moraruvalentin61262 ай бұрын
hello ,you solved this isue with oil in water? I have the same problem .
@RRF222 ай бұрын
@@moraruvalentin6126 was possibly the fact I was running 50:1 oil to fuel ratio when the outboard was meant to run 100:1. Not sure if that was the full story or not but have sold the engine awhile ago.
@moraruvalentin61262 ай бұрын
@RRF22 thank You for the answer
@FreddyalonzoAndradezaldivar2 ай бұрын
Si necesito un cargador de esos
@AlexisCecilio-l5w2 ай бұрын
Vende el motor
@MJ-xz7jl2 ай бұрын
I have the same motor and itd always struggle to pump water with the muffs. Have a go with it in a bucket!
@SteveZussou2 ай бұрын
nice, I just bought a 1995 9.9 HP 2 stroke. I need to get a Throttle tensioner as it's missing off the tiller but will test it out this weekend.
@JosephCowen-fz8vj3 ай бұрын
Carbon build up on exhaust !
@turdferguson53003 ай бұрын
If you'll take care of those old Johnsons they'll run forever. I restored my 1985 Lowe with a 1985 Johnson 40 hp and it still runs like the day I bought it. I have no idea how many hours that engine has on it. Dealers tell you it won't hurt to run them wide open, I don't do that. 3/4 throttle is more fuel efficient, doesn't hurt the engine, and it isn't much slower. The people who say it doesn't hurt them to run them hard also sell new engines. Think about that.
@peterweber69633 ай бұрын
I have a 1982 9.9 still gos hard 😁😁 when you get her started in 25 pulls or 40 🤪😁😁
@travisrscott753 ай бұрын
I have The same motor
@brook2803 ай бұрын
the idle is so far wound up
@Erik-rp1hi3 ай бұрын
In the 70's we went to Minnesota to see my dads brother. I learned to water ski behind an engine that size.
@rainerg22263 ай бұрын
Danke für das Informative Video , mit Geschwindigkeitseinblendung . Super Außenbordmotor . Habe den selben BJ 2003 . Gut das Sie nicht gleich auf „ Vollgas“ gegangen sind, sondern Ihn erst mal warm gefahren haben. Wenn man Ihn schonend behandelt, hält Er fast ewig . Daran erkennt man gute Fahrer.
@MCmultispecimen3 ай бұрын
Get some more line on that bad boy
@robertbooker32933 ай бұрын
You might need to put a shim under the spool to get the line lay bit more level.
@matthewharr63724 ай бұрын
This is the motor of my childhood. I wish my dad had never sold it.
@sailawaybob4 ай бұрын
Can't go wrong it's a Evinrude, sad the went out of business. I have a 44 year old 4.5 hp Evinrude i use on a 14 foot skiff. Not fast by any means but gets me around lake.
@RRF224 ай бұрын
@@sailawaybob I looking forward to taking it out on the water. I’ve always been a secret admirer of Evinrude outboards and this is my first one.
@josefialho66504 ай бұрын
Hi nice videos. I have a issue and maybe you can help me 😊. I have a semirrigid valiant D250 boat (Max 6hp) with a older DT4 outboard. I use it for fishing on the Barcelona Mediterranean coast. Now I have a offer of a DT5 for a good price and I don't know if keep my DT4 or go for that extra 1hp. Do you think that will make the difference? What do you think? My doubts: Will that 1hp make a difference on speed and planing? The DT4 it's cheaper and simpler to maintain?
@RRF224 ай бұрын
@@josefialho6650 the dt5 is it completely different motor. twin cylinder with no internal fuel tank. As far as speed and planing the 5 is a little faster on plan and in overall speed but no by much. I have a few videos on the 5 hp and suggest checking them out, I have yet to do a full video on the 4 hp properly at this stage.
@josefialho66504 ай бұрын
@@RRF22 thanks for your feedback. I have seen the other videos but on video it's difficult to se a small difference. I also have the opportunity to buy a DT8 and with your comment, maybe it will be my choice. The thing it's that my DT4 it's from 1996, the DT5 it's from 2003 and the DT8 it's from 1986. I supose that the ages at this point aren't so important, the issue it's the use and care that each owner have given. Thanks for sharing 😉👌🏻
@jedelecadeleon75475 ай бұрын
Que es lo que necesitas para prender el motor aparte de batería nueva y gasolina
@RRF225 ай бұрын
It’s a pull start
@quailshootr63895 ай бұрын
Sounds healthy to me.
@aaronbreland82925 ай бұрын
I miss those old Mercury decals
@domino69995 ай бұрын
How big boat?
@RRF225 ай бұрын
@@domino6999 3.75 metres ( 13 feet)
@AIDANHURLEY6 ай бұрын
Can't beat thay 2t merc chop 😀
@jarrodvhcommodore896 ай бұрын
Whats the top speed of it
@RRF226 ай бұрын
I still need to do a GPS top speed run with this outboard. but have seen 24 kph
@jarrodvhcommodore896 ай бұрын
@@RRF22 seen that can't wait. I've got the Stacer 309 for the fresh water, great boat
@jbrosling25956 ай бұрын
How's it been mounted a couple inches high any problems I'm going to do it
@RRF226 ай бұрын
@@jbrosling2595 it’s a 25” motor on a 20” Transome it runs fine better than fine and as how I bought it
@joebolt94336 ай бұрын
What prop size are you using, first time owner of a mercury outboard, had plenty other yamaha and evinrude outboards
@RRF226 ай бұрын
@@joebolt9433 19p 3 blade
@jarrodvhcommodore896 ай бұрын
hey mate i have the same boat, im abit nervous to get it out in where its abit wavey but only have elctric, was wondering if you could post more videos please i love me tinny, cheers. i was looking at same motor but deciding to go with the 4hp yamaha 4stroke
@jarrodvhcommodore896 ай бұрын
p.s just put wood where the outboard should sit that gets rid of the viabrations. viabrates with my wonky prop on the minnkota but the wood helps that
@Idk1546 ай бұрын
That’s damn nice man
@The22hyster7 ай бұрын
i have a 1996 25 hp Mercury exactly like this one. been running it for 28 years now. zero problems, still as strong as day one.
@civileng89476 ай бұрын
What kind of oil do you use?
@domino69995 ай бұрын
What water pump kit is good one?
@The22hyster5 ай бұрын
@@domino6999 if possible, I would always go with genuine Mercury parts.
@ΜακηςΚωνσταντίνου-γ1δ7 ай бұрын
what propeller number did you wear??
@keithsk-gaming98207 ай бұрын
did you recover the hat🤣
@geostrong36067 ай бұрын
I have question sir I have 125 2000 mercury outboard when I was on the water I took water over the transom the trim went up all the way and trim stayed on had to disconnect the battery to stop what u think sir
@rogerlanoie22335 ай бұрын
Shorted the trim switch on the bottom cowl
@sammytranquilino68457 ай бұрын
Is that a 2 or 4 Stroke ?
@RRF227 ай бұрын
2 stroke
@sammytranquilino68457 ай бұрын
Looks exactly like mine. Which I’m having some trouble with. 2003 mercury optimax 125 2stroke
@keithsk-gaming98207 ай бұрын
you might want a slightly heavier prop, sounds like over revving. nice engine though!
@RRF227 ай бұрын
Prop is a little damaged and needs replacing. Looking at my options
@rainerg22268 ай бұрын
Nice Engine !!!! I have some Mercury two stroke , 15 hp, 25 hp, and 40 hp .