That is a 10hp Johnson model number, not an Evinrude Fastwin. So you need to figure out what you really have. Perhaps somebody has swapped the stern bracket and data plate?? A picture with the hood off would help.
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I can not say for sure but in your second photo, it looks like some red paint is showing through. Where the gearcase meets the exhaust housing. Do you have a photo of the hood also?
Yep, it is an Evinrude Fastwin, NOT a QD, which is a Johnson 10hp. Look on the gearshift side of the powerhead, between the two bypass covers and cylinder head. See that painted-over round disc? The real model & serial number will be stamped on that.
QD17 would be a 1956 Johnson 10hp. Looks like an Evinrude powerhead, as the bumpers are on the side for a cowl which opens side to side. The Johnson cowl opens front to back. Someone probably swapped the stern bracket from a Johnson. Looks like a 1957 or 58 18hp.
