Johnson dealers?

bigdog · 05-15-2012, 02:17 PM

HAve been checking for Johnson outboard dealers around the lake?

I searched the Johnson site www.johnson.com/ which brough me to
the website for BRP USA......

Digging a little deeper on internet, much to my surprise, I've found Bombardier Recreational Products no longer sells outboards under the Johnson brand, and they have moved all sales entirely to Evinrude Outboard Motors.

When did this happen, maybe I've been living in the dark too long or out of touch with the outboard community?

Anyway, looks like the closest Evinrude dealer on the lake is Thurston's Marine at the Weirs.

Bigdog

AC2717 · 05-15-2012, 02:22 PM

Thurstons marina does

NoRegrets · 05-16-2012, 07:45 AM

Johnson / Evinrude were once owned by OMC. They declared bankrupcy back in 2000. OMC also owned several boating lines like Chriscraft, Fourwinds, Seaswirl and others. Many of the brands were sold. Bombardier purchased parts of the business including Johnson and Evinrude.

Here is a link to the OMC organization that describes the business end of the deal.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outboar...ne_Corporation

BroadHopper · 05-16-2012, 01:58 PM

No more big Johnsons????

Dave R · 05-16-2012, 02:12 PM

Parts are readily available for your motor, so no worries. They made zillions of those V4 motors so there's aftermarket support too.

gtxrider · 05-16-2012, 03:26 PM

Parts for Johnsons are interchangable with Evinrudes.

Years back I rebuilt an small Johnson outboard and was looking for parts. I wrote to OMC and they gave me several dealers to contact and Thurstons was one.

You can also try Dave's Motorboat Shoppe on 11B (just past Beans and Greens) in Gilford.

bigdog · 05-16-2012, 03:37 PM

Thanks to everyone, for the wealth of information, much appreciated !

Bigdog

TheProfessor · 05-20-2012, 03:50 PM

Johnson is dead. Gone.

Bombardier purchased Johnson and Evenrude from bankruptcy. Bombardier dropped the Johnson name/brand. Evenrude and Johnson were basically the same in the end. Bombardier manufacturers jet planes, trolley cars, boats, and much more. Canadian company. Bombardier also went through some reorganization. Evenrude gave up on anything less then 15HP. Gone to the Japanese/Chinese/Mexico/Belgium. My last 2HP Evenrude was manufactured in Belgium.

Older outboard moters. This is a great resource for those with older engines.
Antique Outboard Motor Club.

LINK

dt5150 · 05-23-2012, 08:29 AM

winnisquam marine also..

05-15-2012, 02:17 PM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,450 Thanks: 345 Thanked 122 Times in 97 Posts	Johnson dealers? HAve been checking for Johnson outboard dealers around the lake? I searched the Johnson site www.johnson.com/ which brough me to the website for BRP USA...... Digging a little deeper on internet, much to my surprise, I've found Bombardier Recreational Products no longer sells outboards under the Johnson brand, and they have moved all sales entirely to Evinrude Outboard Motors. When did this happen, maybe I've been living in the dark too long or out of touch with the outboard community? Anyway, looks like the closest Evinrude dealer on the lake is Thurston's Marine at the Weirs. Bigdog

05-15-2012, 02:22 PM	#2
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,577 Thanks: 755 Thanked 355 Times in 267 Posts	Thurstons marina does __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

05-16-2012, 01:58 PM	#4
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,582 Thanks: 3,223 Thanked 1,106 Times in 796 Posts	So No more big Johnsons???? __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

05-16-2012, 03:26 PM	#6
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	Johnson Motors Parts for Johnsons are interchangable with Evinrudes. Years back I rebuilt an small Johnson outboard and was looking for parts. I wrote to OMC and they gave me several dealers to contact and Thurstons was one. You can also try Dave's Motorboat Shoppe on 11B (just past Beans and Greens) in Gilford.

05-16-2012, 03:37 PM	#7
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,450 Thanks: 345 Thanked 122 Times in 97 Posts	Johnson dealers? Thanks to everyone, for the wealth of information, much appreciated ! Bigdog

05-16-2012, 07:45 AM	#3
NoRegrets Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hudson - NH Posts: 408 Thanks: 233 Thanked 212 Times in 88 Posts	Johnson / Evinrude were once owned by OMC. They declared bankrupcy back in 2000. OMC also owned several boating lines like Chriscraft, Fourwinds, Seaswirl and others. Many of the brands were sold. Bombardier purchased parts of the business including Johnson and Evinrude. Here is a link to the OMC organization that describes the business end of the deal. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outboar...ne_Corporation

05-16-2012, 02:12 PM	#5
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	Parts are readily available for your motor, so no worries. They made zillions of those V4 motors so there's aftermarket support too.

05-20-2012, 03:50 PM	#8
TheProfessor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,128 Thanks: 17 Thanked 347 Times in 209 Posts	Johnson is dead. Gone. Bombardier purchased Johnson and Evenrude from bankruptcy. Bombardier dropped the Johnson name/brand. Evenrude and Johnson were basically the same in the end. Bombardier manufacturers jet planes, trolley cars, boats, and much more. Canadian company. Bombardier also went through some reorganization. Evenrude gave up on anything less then 15HP. Gone to the Japanese/Chinese/Mexico/Belgium. My last 2HP Evenrude was manufactured in Belgium. Older outboard moters. This is a great resource for those with older engines. Antique Outboard Motor Club. LINK

05-23-2012, 08:29 AM	#9
dt5150 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 401 Thanks: 4 Thanked 107 Times in 72 Posts	winnisquam marine also..