Hello guys
Ok here the deal i have blown my 1998 Mariner 175 Ski and it hard to find a motor to replce it
i did find a Johnson 175 HP 2 stroke Outboard on Boat.com but i never dealed with anthing other then my Mariner

I would think this would be a good place to ask
Boat
1998 Astro 18FSX fish and ski
and it has merc. control. but this motor i am looking at is a 2003 Johnson 175 HP 2 stroke Outboard i think it a salt water model does this make a different

what i looking for is is this a good motor to aquire or should i keep looking
any issues with this motor
and it will be used in fresh water in GA.
i hope i gave enough info
thanks
JIM