Re: Info on 2000 johnson ocean pro 200 HP.
Underpowered is underpowered. No matter what it is used for.
Underpowered engine works MUCH harder lessening the life of the engine, causing you to run at higher rpm burning more gas/oil, longer to plane, etc.
People don't by boats with a higher horsepower engine to run offshore vs using in the bay/rivers.
People buy TWIN engines to run offshore so they can get home on one engine if one dies.
Ficht = VERY bad, but carbed has good reputation.
If you must have this boat, then MAKE SURE you run it on the water at open throttle and MAKE SURE you get between 5300-5600 rpms (depending on load). If it does not reach that RPM @ WOT, then not only is the boat underpowered, but the engine is lugging which is REALLY bad for it.
If/when doing your sea trial, I would try to load the boat with as many people as I would normally be taking out on it and shoot for at least 2/3rd tank of gas so you can get real world performance feel for it.
You will most certainly find that boat slow to plane with a 200hp single with 2-3 people on the boat.
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