Re: Evinrude year, is this true?
Sort of semi-logical numbering system for Evinrudes in the post-war period. Different semi-logical system for Johnsons. <br />eg, for the JW (3hp) Johnson:<br />JW-13 3hp '57<br />JW-14 3hp '58<br />JW-15 3hp '59<br />For the same 'Rude:<br />3022 - 3024 '57<br />3026 - 3028 '58<br />3030 - 3032 '59<br /><br />But there's plenty of exceptions. JW-17 could be either a '61 or '62 3hp engine. And a '58 18hp is a 15024 rather than an 18024. And 40hp 'Rudes were 35*** until someone got around to changing them to 40***s in '63. The 35 had become a 40 in 1960...<br /><br />There was a change in the '70s for Johnsons. They went something like 25R70 for a 1970 25hp Ropestart. Very convienent!