1955 johmson

[popsmazz1]

is a 1955 johnson model rd17s a short or long shaft 25 hp?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1955 johmson

most of them were short, measure from where if sits on transom, the the AV (flat) plate just above the prop. 17inches is short shaft.

 

[BoatBuoy]

Re: 1955 johmson

Probably a short shaft. The model would be RDL-17s if it were a long shaft. The short model measures 47 15/32" in total length, the long model is 5" longer.

 

[samo_ott]

Re: 1955 johnson

Re: 1955 johnson

Hey, that's the engine I've been looking for, good luck with it

 

[F_R]

Re: 1955 johnson

Re: 1955 johnson

Actually, those motors got changed back and forth, long to short & vice versa just about every time they got put on a different boat. If it is long shaft it will have a very obvious 5" extension piece between the lower unit and midsection. You can't miss it if it is there.