The Outboard Expert Sees Phase Out of Johnson Engines

The Johnson brand of outboards has been around since the dawn of time, or at least the dawn of outboard engines. But it looks like the venerable family of outboard engines is on its way to extinction. BRP, which purchased the Johnson and Evinrude outboard engine lines several years ago from OMC before the company closed its doors, has focused the bulk of its attention on the Evinrude E-Tec series. When the last Johnson outboards are gone from inventory, and there aren't many left, that will be, literally and figuratively, the end of the line. Check out "The Outboard Expert: Johnson Outboard Fading Fast" by Charles Plueddeman on boats.com for the complete story.

The Outboard Expert Tackles Ethanol

Ethanol could be wreaking havoc on the internal components of your outboard engine. Derived mainly from corn, this grain alcohol fuel additive oxygenates gasoline and reduces emissions. But what's good for the environment isn't always so good for your outboard engine. Ethanol also works as a solvent, meaning it can dissolve the accumulated junk in your fuel system, which can end up back in your engine. And that's where the trouble begins. But there are ways to battle the effects of ethanol-enhanced gasoline, including the use of water-separting fuel filters and fuel stabilizers. Check out the full story in "The Outboard Expert: Ethanol Issues," by Charles Plueddeman on boats.com

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