Why the 30 Horsepower Johnson Outboard Motor Stays Popular
I still think the 30 horsepower johnson outboard motor is one of the most reliable pieces of machinery ever bolted to a transom. If you spend any time at a local boat ramp, you're bound to see one of these "old-school" workhorses. They usually have that classic white or pale blue cowling, maybe a bit scuffed up from decades of use, but they just keep on ticking. There's something about the way these motors were over-engineered that makes them feel almost indestructible compared to some of the plastic-heavy stuff we see today. ...