Accurate info appreciated

[John McFarlane]

Does this ring a bell for anyone. It's a Johnson 70hp 2 stroke in Australia. <br />70879C

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Accurate info appreciated

Sounds more like a '78 70hp 2-stroke Evinrude to me. <br /><br />(That's an Evinrude model number)

 

[John McFarlane]

Re: Accurate info appreciated

It was sold to me as a Johnson, yet others have commented on it appearing to be an Evinrude. It has what appears to be an aftermarket paint job, white on gold, with a Johnson cover. I brought it as part of a boat package just recently. No problems there, just curious about parts supply for it.

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Accurate info appreciated

The only difference then would have been the paint and cowl decals. I believe they were using light metallic blue for Evinrudes in '78. It's odd they switched identities though - perhaps they liked Johnsons better. Or maybe they lost the cowl and could only find a Johnson one.

 

[Qld_Kev]

Re: Accurate info appreciated

Was this boat purchased in Bundy? If so I think I've seen the boat/package. If it is the one I looked at it's definately an Evinrude with the wrong cowling.