1957 or 58 Johnson Seahorse 18 hp and 1969 Chrysler 20 hp electric start.

[Dale Speck]

Just acquired 2 new motors, so probably going to actually start selling or trading some soon. Earlier tonight I did some horse trading for a 1969 Chrysler electric start and and a 1957 or 1958 Johnson 18 hp Seahorse, both need nothing but a good cosmetic overhaul. I don't know squat about the Chryslers. Does anyone know if they are a sound motor? It's ugly as sin, has a big bubble on the top to make room for the electric start and you actually have to have a key to start it. But anyway, I know where there is a really nice 1950 Wizard...

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1957 or 58 Johnson Seahorse 18 hp and 1969 Chrysler 20 hp electric start.

chrysler not made in many years, some parts are still available,

 

[cougar1985]

Re: 1957 or 58 Johnson Seahorse 18 hp and 1969 Chrysler 20 hp electric start.

i have a 1957/58 18 hp johnson and a 1967 20 hp chrysler,the 18 is my baby the 20 is a oddity that i wouldnt trust nor does it move the exact same boat with any where,s near the same git up and go as the 18.parts are easier to get for the 18 johnny by a long shot also.

 

[freddyray21]

Re: 1957 or 58 Johnson Seahorse 18 hp and 1969 Chrysler 20 hp electric start.

just my opinion, but nothing inherently wrong with the Chrysler motors, but since they have not been made in a long time they are harder to find parts for and more expensive when you do. I was running a 1967 6hp on my sailboat. It was very dependable, but too heavy for the boat so I sold it and got a lighter one.

 

[baconbiscut]

Re: 1957 or 58 Johnson Seahorse 18 hp and 1969 Chrysler 20 hp electric start.

If I were you I would stay away from that Chrysler. They're are a pain in the butt to find parts for, at least that's the knowledge I've gained from personal experience. Also I don't think the quality of workmanship that went into these motor is as high as some others.

-Dan

 

[Dale Speck]

Re: 1957 or 58 Johnson Seahorse 18 hp and 1969 Chrysler 20 hp electric start.

I just traded the Chrysler for a 1973 50 hp Evinrude. As far as the Chrysler goes, it is a 40 year old motor that starts right up and runs very good and smooth, that has to say something in their favor. I didn't really want it . I traded a guy a cutting torch and Playstation 2 for the Johnson and he threw the Chrysler in with it. They both run but the Johnson has been badly abused. it has a broken mount bracket, broken ventilation plate, and a 9x9 prop that it looks like they tried to shred diamonds with. Any opinions on the 50 hp? I didn't really want it either so it's going on the market.