“The Johnsons were by far the most reliable of all of the engines that we owned. They always started well, never, and I do mean never needed anything beyond routine maintenance…the 1976 70 hp Johnson I owned till last year, and it never gave problems.”
Who makes Johnson outboards?
Bombardier Recreational Products
It has been owned since 2001 by the Canadian firm Bombardier Recreational Products. Bombardier stopped selling outboards under the Johnson brand after 2007, and moved all sales entirely to Evinrude Outboard Motors until they were discontinued in June 2020.
Are Johnson outboards made by Suzuki?
The Suzuki motors were painted and badged as Johnsons and gave OMC dealers four-strokes to sell alongside the two-stroke Evinrude models. Just before the bankruptcy, an OMC dealer quipped to me that “those Suzuki Johnsons are the best motors OMC is selling right now.”
Is Johnson Evinrude out of business?
With three new outboard engines that debuted in 2019 and the boating season happening now Evinrude has closed its doors unexpectedly. The iconic Canadian outboard motor manufacturer is out of business. It will eliminate 400 jobs at its manufacturing plant in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, just outside of Chicago.
Is Evinrude still in business?
One of the world’s leaders in outboard motor manufacturing will no longer exist. Evinrude motors parent company, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), announced last week that it would discontinue manufacturing of its Evinrude E-TEC and E-TEC G2 outboard engines.
Do they still make Johnson outboard motors?
Bombardier stopped selling outboards under the Johnson brand after 2007, and moved all sales entirely to Evinrude Outboard Motors until they were discontinued in June 2020. Bombardier supports existing Johnson outboard motors through servicing and parts.
What year is my old Johnson outboard?
The year is in code on the Johnson outboards as well as the Johnson Evinrude outboards. Johnson and Evinrude are two of the oldest American made outboards. Invented in the early 1900s, the two companies joined together under the OMC brand (Outboard and Marine Manufacturing Co.) in 1935.
How do you find the year of a Johnson outboard?
If the Johnson or Johnson Evinrude is older then 1980, you can find the year of the outboard using one of several methods. Find the serial number or code number. It will be found on the nameplate located on the outboard itself, on the mounting bracket or on the silver core plug on top of the power head.
Are ETEC outboards Good Motors?
The Evinrude E-Tec outboard motor is one of the most reliable models of outboard motors on the market. The manufacturer, Bombardier, claims that the engine can run for over 300 hours without maintenance. Still, to avoid problems it is best to service the engine according to the owner’s manual. This will help eliminate problems before they occur.
