Used
Used Johnson 200HP Outboard
SKU JHN-200HP2STROKE-U | Serial J45-6961092
$3,995
- Shaft
- Extra long, 25in
- Start
- Electric start
- Steering
- Remote steering
- Trim
- Power trim and tilt
- Warranty
- 90 day parts and labor warranty from us, or the balance of factory cover if it runs longer.
- Serial number
- J45-6961092, printed on your invoice and matched to the unit that ships.
- Payment
- Bank transfer, Apple Pay, Chime and Zelle. Crypto takes 15 percent off the engine price.
Add to your order
Shipped in the same crate, so there is no second freight charge.
Remote Control Kit
Fits remote steering engines from 40hp up.
$1,010
Binnacle Control Kit
For console installations with a top mount throttle.
$1,340
Propeller, pitched to order
Send boat length, weight and use and we pitch it for you.
$420
First Service Kit
The twenty hour service, boxed with the engine.
$148
Used Johnson 200HP Outboard for Sale
Buy a used Johnson 200HP two stroke outboard for sale online, a 1994 engine on a 25 inch extra long shaft with electric start, remote steering and power trim and tilt. Two hundred horsepower on an offshore shaft for this money exists only because the engine is a thirty year old two stroke from a discontinued brand, and for the right buyer that is an opportunity rather than a warning. Big two strokes are simple, light for their output and cheap to fix, and plenty are still working boats hard every season. Order it from this page, or ask us for compression figures on all six cylinders and photographs of the midsection before you decide.
Supplied with
- Engine, cowling and mounting hardware, factory assembled
- Owner manual, warranty booklet and registration certificate
- Propeller not included on engines from 40hp up, pitched to order on request
- Remote control box, cables and rigging tube available as an add on
- First service kit available at checkout, oil filter and gear oil
Not sure on shaft length
Measure vertically from the top of the transom to the lowest point of the hull. Fifteen inches takes a short shaft, twenty inches a long shaft, twenty five inches an extra long. This engine is an extra long shaft, 25in.
Buy a used 200HP outboard for the price of a small one
This engine costs roughly what a good used 25 horsepower four stroke does. That comparison is the entire argument for it.
The reason is age, fuel type and badge, not a hidden defect. A 1994 two stroke from a brand that no longer exists sits at the bottom of the market regardless of how well it runs.
If you have a hull rated for 200 horsepower and a budget that does not stretch to a modern four stroke, this is how that boat gets powered. It is also considerably lighter than a four stroke at the same output, which on an older transom is a genuine advantage.
Johnson 200HP specs as listed
| Specification | This Johnson 200 |
|---|---|
| Model year | 1994 |
| Output | 200 horsepower at the propeller shaft |
| Engine type | Two stroke |
| Shaft length | 25 inch, extra long |
| Starting | Electric, key switch |
| Steering | Remote, side mount or binnacle |
| Trim and tilt | Power trim and tilt |
| Recommended oil | TC-W3 two stroke oil |
| Condition | Used, compression tested before listing |
Buying a 1994 Johnson 200HP: the honest downsides
We would rather set these out than have you find them after delivery.
Fuel consumption is significantly higher than a modern four stroke. At 200 horsepower run regularly, that is real money every season.
It is loud, and it smokes on start up, which is normal and still noticeable.
Emissions rules restrict older two strokes on some waters, which is worth checking for where you boat before you buy.
Resale is weak. You are buying at the bottom of the market, which also means you are not going to lose much more.
What a 25 inch 200HP outboard fits
Offshore singles and heavier center consoles from about 22 to 26 feet with a 25 inch transom.
Measure from the top of the transom straight down to the hull bottom at the centerline before ordering. If you measure 20 inches, this is the wrong engine, and the Johnson GT 150 is a long shaft alternative at lower output.
Why a Johnson 200HP two stroke is lighter on the transom
One genuine benefit of an older two stroke at this output that rarely gets mentioned, and on the right boat it matters.
A two stroke at 200 horsepower is considerably lighter than a modern four stroke of the same rating. On a hull built in the era when two strokes were standard, that is what the transom was designed around.
Repowering such a boat with a heavy four stroke can sit the stern deeper than the designer intended, which changes how it floats, how it planes and how it handles a following sea.
So on an older hull, a two stroke replacement is not just the cheap option. It can be the correct one.
Tell us the boat and we will tell you honestly whether that applies to yours or whether the four stroke is still the better answer.
Frequently asked questions
Why is this 200HP outboard so cheap?
Because it is a thirty year old two stroke from a discontinued brand. Those three things set the price, not a hidden fault. Ask for compression figures and judge it on those.
Are older Johnson two strokes restricted on some waters?
Some waters restrict older two strokes on emissions grounds. Check the rules where you boat before buying, because it varies considerably by state and by individual lake.
Is a Johnson 200HP two stroke lighter than a four stroke?
Yes, meaningfully at this output. On an older transom that weight difference can be an advantage rather than just a statistic.
What should I check before buying?
Compression on all cylinders and how close they are to each other, the oil injection system, the gear oil for water, and the midsection and trim rams for thirty years of weather.
Will this 25 inch Johnson 200HP fit my boat?
Only if the transom measures about 25 inches from the top down to the hull bottom at the centerline. A 20 inch transom needs a long shaft engine instead.
Specifications
- Horsepower
- 200hp at 5500 rpm
- Model year
- 1994
- Shaft length
- 25 in, extra long
- Starting system
- Electric, key switch
- Trim and tilt
- Power trim and tilt
- Steering
- Remote, side mount or binnacle
- Recommended fuel
- 87 octane minimum, unleaded
- Recommended oil
- TC-W3 two stroke oil
- Warranty
- 90 days parts and labor, or the balance of factory cover
- Recorded hours
- On request
Shipping and crating
The engine is bolted upright to a purpose built pallet, braced at the cowling and skinned before it leaves the warehouse. Crates are photographed on the dock and the photographs are attached to your order record.
Freight is curbside by default. The carrier calls ahead to arrange a delivery window, and you will need a second pair of hands or a tractor to take the crate off the truck. Liftgate service and delivery direct to an authorized dealer can both be added at checkout.
Standard transit is five to ten working days depending on zone, express is one to three. Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico are quoted separately.
| Destination zone | Freight on this engine | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Standard freight | $100 | About a week |
| Express freight | $250 | 1 to 3 days |
Warranty
This used Johnson is compression tested, run on the dyno and listed with its hour count and service history. It carries a ninety day parts and labor warranty from us unless the balance of factory cover runs longer.
Warranty work can be carried out at any authorized Johnson dealer in the United States. You are not tied to us for servicing, and buying online does not shorten or void the factory cover.
The serial number on this listing, J45-6961092, is the unit that ships to you. It appears on your invoice and on the warranty registration.
3 years, extendable to 5 years
Extended service cover can be added within the first year. Ask the sales desk to add it to your invoice.
