Who made Seahorse outboard motors?
In 1929 an ad agency coined the name “Johnson Sea Horse.” Our little Sea Horse sculpture was free to anyone who referred five people interested in owning outboard motors in 1933. The Johnson Motor Co. was sold in 1935 to Outboard Marine and Manufacturing Co., adding to its Elto and Evinrude brands.
What is the model number of a 1969 Johnson Sea Horse?
The model number system changed in 1969-1970 models, and included the horsepower designation and other information. For example, model number “J33EL69” identifies a 1969 Johnson 33-horsepower outboard with electric start when referenced to the listing found on the Marine Engine website.
How to identify a Johnson Super Sea Horse?
Identify the Johnson Super Seahorse. Johnson outboards from the 1950s and 1960s have an alpha-numeric code that needs to be matched to a listing similar to the one found on the Marine Engine website. When referenced to this listing, a 1961, 40-horsepower Johnson outboard has the model number “RDSL-23.”.
Where is the model number on a Johnson outboard motor?
Your Johnson outboard model number can usually be found on the nameplate located on the motor or the mounting bracket. The nameplate should contain a model number and a serial number. The model number will identify the year and certain details of that motor.
Where can I find the year of a Johnson outboard?
The year is encrypted in the serial number or model number on almost any Johnson outboard. From 1980 to present the year is coded in the serial number. If the Johnson or Johnson Evinrude is older then 1980, you can find the year of the outboard using one of several methods. Find the serial number or code number.
Where is the model number on a Johnson Sea Horse?
Locate the Johnson model number. Johnson outboards are identified by the model number, which is found near the transom clamp, where the outboard attaches to the boat; inside the hood, which covers the top of the outboard; or on the engine block itself. When looking on the engine block, the model number is on a nickel-sized silver seal.
Your Johnson outboard model number can usually be found on the nameplate located on the motor or the mounting bracket. The nameplate should contain a model number and a serial number. The model number will identify the year and certain details of that motor.
The year is encrypted in the serial number or model number on almost any Johnson outboard. From 1980 to present the year is coded in the serial number. If the Johnson or Johnson Evinrude is older then 1980, you can find the year of the outboard using one of several methods. Find the serial number or code number.