1956 10hp johnson seahorse, what am i looking at as far as value

[frozenhawaiian]

hey guys I cam into posession recently of a 1956 (I think) 10 hp johnson seahorse and the pressurized steel tank, the engine runs but the pull start cord broke recently. can any of you guys give a rough idea what would be a reasonable asking price for the engine and the tank?

 

[kfa4303]

Re: 1956 10hp johnson seahorse, what am i looking at as far as value

It sort of depends on where you live, the 10hp are great motors (I have a '61), but some lakes have a 10hp cap, hence all of the 9.9hp and 9.5hp that out there. Considering the motor runs and does have the pressurized tank and is a fairly desirable model I think you could ask $300, or so for both, but be prepared to haggle. Just out of curiosity, why not keep it for yourself? You can convert her to a modern fuel pump and get her all tuned up for less than $150, and you'll have a strong, great lookin' little motor. Good luck.

 

[frozenhawaiian]

Re: 1956 10hp johnson seahorse, what am i looking at as far as value

because I have a 25 horse on my MFG which I'm happy with and a 5 horse for my little john boat, I guess the short answer is that while it's a real cool little engine I don't have a boat to put it on, I'd be happier to sell it to someone who's going to use it rather than me keep it and just have it sit.

 

[kfa4303]

Re: 1956 10hp johnson seahorse, what am i looking at as far as value

Gotcha. Whoever gets it will be getting a nice little motor. Very cool looking and still running 50+ years later!