1957 Johnson 35 hp - Regular vs. Javelin

[algonquin_man]

Quick question: What is the difference between the 'regular' Johnson 35 hp outboard from 1957 and the 'Javelin'?

Both were sold. Why?

 

[HighTrim]

Re: 1957 Johnson 35 hp - Regular vs. Javelin

The Javelin was the chromed out, fancier model. Same powerhead, gearcase, etc... though.

Same goes for the '56 javelin, and the '58 SSH

 

[kfa4303]

Re: 1957 Johnson 35 hp - Regular vs. Javelin

+1. The Javelins were just the fancy, deluxe models with lots of chrome and bling, but otherwise just a basic "Big Twin" 35hp.

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1957 Johnson 35 hp - Regular vs. Javelin

Marketing :watermelon:

Must have worked, because 56yrs later, I have 1 of each....:facepalm: Wish the Golden Javelin was in 1/2 as good a shape as the other, ESP the cowl's chrome....

 

[HighTrim]

Re: 1957 Johnson 35 hp - Regular vs. Javelin

I think I have 5 or 6 57 javelins now, lol.

The chrome is the most important part to get in good shape. It can be re chromed, but it is not cheap. I am also a fan of the 58 Super Quiet and have a couple of them as well.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: 1957 Johnson 35 hp - Regular vs. Javelin

This is the '58 SSH, I had a couple pieces of chrome off during the pic though



Here is some Javelin chrome I re chromed

 

[Vintin]

Re: 1957 Johnson 35 hp - Regular vs. Javelin

The Evinrudes of those years are very similar to the Johnsons except for the cowlings. EDIT: Se TN-25's post below.

 

[TN-25]

Re: 1957 Johnson 35 hp - Regular vs. Javelin

The deluxe 30 of 1956 was the Javelin, becoming the Golden Javelin 35 for '57, then the Super Sea Horse for '58. It was in '58 that there were important functional differences between the regular Sea Horse 35 & the Super Sea Horse 35 other than just cosmetics, standard electric start & a starter handle cover. The Super Sea Horse received the new double-walled Super Quiet lower unit that housed a sophisticated cooling system complete with water recirculation path & a thermostat. They also used a fuel pump with non-pressurized fuel tank.

Evinrude's deluxe version of the Big Twin was the Lark, starting with the 30-horse 1956 model)

 

[Alex Novo]

Hi there.I have the Javelin and Seahorse. Any input on boring cylinder for bigger pistons and higher HP?

 

[racerone]

Step # 1 is to find a new set of O/S pistons.-----But bigger pistons will not give more power that you will notice on the speedometer.

 

[jbcurt00]

Step # 1 is to find a new set of O/S pistons.---

Nope 1st step is to start a topic of your own Alex Novo

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