Quote Originally Posted by Shellkat View Post
I have a 1976 Johnson 85 up on the back of a 1860 tracker. I built this boat from a blank hull. This is the second boat I have had it on.I have had the motor for 20 years and its been to Canada multiple times and everywhere inbetween. Never let me down and I run the crap out of it. My only problem is it likes gas. A 20 gallon tank doesn't last long. I can run from dam on the big c to the end of beaver creek and back. Are the newer motors or even 4 strokes that much better on mileage. Never had much to compare to. I have had very little problem with this motor except those junky Walmart fuel lines. My GPS says I'm running 44 at full throttle.
That is one OLD ASS Tracker...you sure it needs gasoline, and not COAL??