[huttwon]

I havea 1997 225 Johnson ocean runner
that's been giving me problems off and on all summer. Ive checked all the connections to the wires coils ect. looking for a bad ground or connection can't find it
one day it runs good the next time it,s not getting thepower I know it has and will try to surge like it wants to kick in then back down 4-5000 rpm and wil race up and down
now it runs ok but not right then starts losing power to ythe point that you think your not getting home,and the tach and depthfinder are starting to act goofy when it' doing it
boat sits on a lift in the south river
can anybody recomend a good mechanic mobile or close so I could take to them?
any help would be appreciated
Thanks
Greg

 

[Lone Ranger]

First,You may want to check ALL Battery connections,Harness connections and Grounds.May save you some $$$$!

 

[night nurse]

The boat shop at Brezzy point. A little drive but worth it.

TED

 

[hard ripples]

Try Oaks Marine, Ronnie is a Mobile mechanic and very good his number 202-369-0165...Good luck Colin

 

[Mark1234]

Denny at South Shore Marine on Mountain Road. 410-255-4800.

I have twin '99 225 Ocean Pros with 750 hrs. He first fixed the problems that other mechanics couldn't even figure out and has since gotten them to run perfectly. Tough to find a more honest, straight forward person.

 

[ChrisBowers]

I had a similar problem with one of my V4s. Turned out to be a bad powerpack. Try my guy, he's mobile and has been working on Johnsons for 30 years. Real honest, reasonable, factory trained. 443-540-0583

 

[Alley Cat]

Michael's Outboards specializes in large OMC engines in Essex area 410-574-0138

 

[mdsportsman]

KC Marine, Chip Steamer 410-437-2705

 

[bebopper]

Had the same problem on my Evinrude. Pull the plugs after it has not run properly. The wet ones are not firing. This will tell you which power pack and/or coils to replace.

 

[Jessie007]

I second Michaels outboards in essex. Great guy and knows his stuff.

 

[Lone Ranger]

Denny at South Shore Marine on Mountain Road. 410-255-4800.

I have twin '99 225 Ocean Pros with 750 hrs. He first fixed the problems that other mechanics couldn't even figure out and has since gotten them to run perfectly. Tough to find a more honest, straight forward person.

I'll have to second Denny!

 

[huttwon]

is denny mobile?
I don't
I can check the plugs
some of the grounds can be tough as yhe boat is on a lift and don't have a trailer
could get it pulled if I have to
thanks
Greg

 

[hard ripples]

Denny might come to your boat. He is busy now like everyone else. He came to my boat and fixed it last year. He is a great mechanic, very fair and takes the time to listen and then explain. Good luck, Colin

 

[Butcher]

I will third or fourth Denny, or his brother Larry at Southshore Marine on Ritchie Hwy in Severna Park, either one are hard to beat.

Good Luck,
Butch

 

[RobG]

Good Johnson Mechanic

Call Joe Smith 443-271-9982. He will come to your boat. Very fair and honest. I use him exclusively.

 

[Grady23]

Seahunter, poster on here, had a similar problem with his older Johnson OB. Turned out to be a cracked stator on the flywheel. Just a thought

 

[huttwon]

Talked to Denny today he he talked about a few diferent things to check and how to check .
he knows his stuff and will check it out if I can get it to act up .
very nice guy
thanks for the recommendations
Greg

 

[Butcher]

Greg,

Denny is a good guy, been around a long time, just don't start talking to him about Guitars. He is a guitar nut and and wont get nothing done if you start. He played music for a long time in the Md Area, in fact he played at my wedding 30 years ago today.

Good luck, ,
Butch