1960's Johnson SeaSport I/O

[jddenham]

Is this boat any type of collectors item? I was going to demo it for the trailer. It seems to have a 2-cycle 95 HP V-4 inboard outboard. Weird. <p>

Is this an engine worth selling? It does run, I was told. <p>

Well if any one has info or experience with this boat or motor, let me know. <p>

<img src="http://www.james.denham.com/Web%20photos/jb1.jpg"> <p>

<img src="http://www.james.denham.com/Web%20photos/jb2.jpg"> <p>

<img src="http://www.james.denham.com/Web%20photos/jb3.jpg"> <p>

<img src="http://www.james.denham.com/Web%20photos/jb4.jpg"> <p>

<img src="http://www.james.denham.com/Web%20photos/jb5.jpg"> <p>

<h4> Thanks !! </h4>

 

[OhioLowell]

Re: 1960's Johnson SeaSwirl

Re: 1960's Johnson SeaSwirl

Now that's a horse of a different color!

Have you tried googleing it? I would think the parts you mentioned may be worth some money to the right person. Ebay!

Lowell

 

[Mark42]

Re: 1960's Johnson SeaSwirl

Re: 1960's Johnson SeaSwirl

That is so crazy it would be a blast to restore. Can you imagine crusing around the local lake in that semi-Jetsons looking boat? What a head turner!

Of course, if you don't want to restore it, the only other option is to take the motor and strap it on a surf board. Should provide hours of amusement before some tragedy occurs.8)

 

[steelespike]

Re: 1960's Johnson SeaSwirl

Re: 1960's Johnson SeaSwirl

I think that is one of the Johnson Evinrude boats from the 60s They made outboards and I/Os.
Pretty sure there is a collector following.
And a web site. Seems like the I/O was 88 hp when the V4 outboard was still 75hp.I bet parts for the outdrive would be interesting to find.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1960's Johnson SeaSwirl

Re: 1960's Johnson SeaSwirl

it's extremely unusual to find one in that good condition. there is a huge following for these. and parts are scarce. here's a site. and another link to a discussion just on iboats. if i hadn't just blown the boat budget for this and next month, i'd jump all over that. it's a horizonal mounted outboard engine, with the OMC SEA DRIVE

http://hhscott.com/evinrude/all_omc_boats.htm

http://forums.iboats.com/bbBoard.cgi?a=viewthread;fid=17;gtid=1282035

 

[jddenham]

Re: 1960's Johnson SeaSwirl

Re: 1960's Johnson SeaSwirl

eBay . . . . here I come . . . .

 

[jimmbo]

Re: 1960's Johnson SeaSwirl

Re: 1960's Johnson SeaSwirl

the 88hp in these boats use a 4bbl carb like the 90hp outboards, the 75 used a 2bbl. They also had a mechanical form of oil injection


http://www.ultimate.com/omc-boats/gallery/johnson1.html