Quick Answer: Johnson carbureted 2-stroke service in South Florida: $200-$500 basic service, $600-$1,100 with impeller, $200-$600 per carburetor for rebuild. Johnson Ficht DI: add $200- $400 for diagnostic time and repair costs. Parts costs for discontinued Johnson motors vary significantly by year and model — some items are available and affordable, some require specialist sourcing and command premium pricing. Ryan advises on parts reality before any Johnson estimate is finalized.
Johnson Outboard Repair Cost in South Florida: 2026 Guide
South Florida Johnson outboard repair costs have two variables that current-production motors don’t: a labor premium for mechanics who still work on discontinued motors, and the reality of parts sourcing. The honest cost assessment includes both.
| Service | Carbureted 2-Stroke | Ficht DI | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic / Assessment | $75-$150 | $150-$300 | Ficht requires specialist diagnosis time |
| Basic Service | $200-$500 | $250-$550 | Varies by HP and cylinder count |
| 100-Hr Service (with impeller) | $600-$1,100 | $700-$1,200 | Oil injection check on 2-stroke |
| Carburetor Rebuild (per carb) | $200-$600 | N/A | Most common Johnson 2-stroke repair |
| Ficht DI Injector Service | N/A | $500-$1,200 | Specialist parts sourcing may affect the timeline |
| Power Pack / CDI Replacement | $300-$800 | $400-$1,000 | CDI Electronics source for ignition parts |
| Fuel Pump Diaphragm | $150-$400 | $200-$500 | Common Johnson 2-stroke failure item |
| Impeller (standalone) | $250-$600 | $250-$600 | Annual South Florida standard |
| Lower Unit Rebuild | $800-$2,500 | $800-$2,500 | Parts availability varies by year |
| Powerhead Rebuild | $2,500-$6,000+ | $3,000-$7,000+ | Repair vs. repower calculation warranted |
When the Repair vs. Repower Calculation Matters
For a Johnson motor requiring a powerhead rebuild, the calculation of repair costs vs. repowering with a current-production motor warrants an honest evaluation. If the repair cost exceeds 60 percent of the value of a comparable replacement motor, repowering warrants serious consideration. Ryan performs this assessment honestly — including compression testing, fuel system evaluation, and parts availability check — before any major Johnson repair is recommended. Not every Johnson owner wants to repower. Some motors are on boats that have been in the family for years. Ryan respects that decision and provides the best available service for the motor’s continued operation.
Honest Johnson’s cost assessment, including parts reality, is provided before any work begins. Call (305) 282-5283 | certifiedmarineoutboards.com