Johnson outboard and 14 foot Polaris V-hull

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Hi - I have two questions, I have what I believe to be a 1962/63 40 HP Johnson on a 14 foot Polaris V-hull.<br /><br />1. Can you confirm the details on the Johnson?<br />Model RKL-25D<br />Serial # 0390346<br /><br />2. The Polaris hull is rated for a 40 HP engine, is this a weight rating or a speed rating. The current engine may need to be replaced and I am curious if I am able to put a newer, more powerful engine (i.e 60 HP or more)<br /><br />Thanks kindly!
 
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Re: Johnson outboard and 14 foot Polaris V-hull

Your engine is a 1963 model, BBV, made in 1962.<br /><br />The rating is for HP. It is determined by several factors; length, width, structure, transom style and height.<br /><br />The USGC site has explanation of how it is calculated.
 
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Re: Johnson outboard and 14 foot Polaris V-hull

Thanks for the info JB!
 
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Re: Johnson outboard and 14 foot Polaris V-hull

by any chance have you got the URL for the site, I was unable to locate it anywhere in these forums or via Yahoo.
 
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