Weirdboymike
Seaman
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- Apr 9, 2015
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Hey All!
Got a question regarding two of the 7 outboards I own and how they stack up. I have a 1954 15 HP evinrude (15012) and a 1966 9.5 HP Johnson (MQ-12A). I had a buddy give me the 9.5 as a gift and bought the 15 from a co-worker. I got both very clean and running perfect.
The question is concerning the actual hp ratings and how they compare. I know the 9.5 doesn't have the best reviews for maintenance and repair but that aside how close in HP are they? I believe the 1966 motor could have been rated at the power head and the 1954 motor at the prop.
The 9.5 is 5 lbs less than the 15 and I am headed on a camping/fishing trip where weight is a concern with all our gear plus just general curiosity. I plan to take both back out on the lake for test runs prior to the trip and plan on bringing both in the truck (as a fail safe).
Got a question regarding two of the 7 outboards I own and how they stack up. I have a 1954 15 HP evinrude (15012) and a 1966 9.5 HP Johnson (MQ-12A). I had a buddy give me the 9.5 as a gift and bought the 15 from a co-worker. I got both very clean and running perfect.
The question is concerning the actual hp ratings and how they compare. I know the 9.5 doesn't have the best reviews for maintenance and repair but that aside how close in HP are they? I believe the 1966 motor could have been rated at the power head and the 1954 motor at the prop.
The 9.5 is 5 lbs less than the 15 and I am headed on a camping/fishing trip where weight is a concern with all our gear plus just general curiosity. I plan to take both back out on the lake for test runs prior to the trip and plan on bringing both in the truck (as a fail safe).