1939 2.5HP Johnson Sea Horse Model HS-39

[hunterangler]

Wondering what the "HS" means in my model number. Johnson also made HA-39 and HD-39, what's the difference?

 

[JB]

Re: 1939 2.5HP Johnson Sea Horse Model HS-39

Howdy HA.<br /><br />I don't know right offhand. The HA and HD are both heavier, and the HD has a slightly larger fuel capacity.<br /><br />I have an old Johnson Shop Manual that covers all three. I will go through and see what I can find.<br /><br />I suspect that of the three there is a standard model, a "weedless" model and an auxilary model for sailboats, etc.

 

[JB]

Re: 1939 2.5HP Johnson Sea Horse Model HS-39

Howdy, HA.<br /><br />Your HS-39 is the "Standard" model. It weighs 21.5lb, uses a rope start on an open flywheel and has a fuel capacity of 3.5 pints.<br /><br />The HA-39 has "Automatic Rewind" starting and weighs 26lb.<br /><br />The HD-39 "Deluxe" has recoil starting, a full bonnet that includes a 3.75 pint tank, and weighs 28lb.<br /><br />In all other features, etc. they seem identical.<br /><br />Happy boating!

 

[hunterangler]

Re: 1939 2.5HP Johnson Sea Horse Model HS-39

JB:<br /><br />Thanks - I appreciate you looking that up for me. <br /><br />hunterangler<br /><br />"A bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work anyday!"