Our old 1976 Johnson 6hp was still chugging along, but I've been a mechanic all my life and don't really give a thought to nursing it along from time to time. on the other hand, the admiral has been frustrated by it, so I've had my eye out for quite a wile now for a replacement. I wanted a 2 cycle for the light weight and ability to lay it on any side in the back of the truck wile trailering, without getting oil in the top end etc. So wile browsing CL the other day I see this 1992 4hp Johnson claiming to only have been used 3-4 times since new, and it was local, so I had to check it out for myself. after a careful inspection I have little doubt about the claimed hours used. there is still paint in the starter rope eyelet for cripes sake! It is a short shaft, but I already knew there was an extension kit on flee-bay for a very reasonable price, and I was able to negotiate a price on the motor that I would have been willing to pay for a much more typical motor of this vintage. The thing purrs like the new motor that it is. patience really does pay off