Best year Johnson/Evinrude with points/condenser?

[Cofe]

Was wondering what model years would be the best for Johnson/Evinrude motors in the 20-35 hp range that still ran with points and condensers?
Thanks!

 

[HighTrim]

Re: Best year Johnson/Evinrude with points/condenser?

Youll be getting a wide range of answers on this one based on personal preference.

Late 50's (57,58) are my personal favs.

A pair of Golden Javelins on a mahogony boat are my next project, just gotta run it by the boss.

 

[jay_merrill]

Re: Best year Johnson/Evinrude with points/condenser?

Just about any of them can be very reliable and great to own. The 9.5 hp model was very different than the rest and is both a pain to work on and hard to get parts for, but they are great little motors when they are running properly.

In the 25 - 40 hp range, I like 25 -35 hp series built in the 50s, with the "skinny" midsections. These later evolved into the 28 & 33hp models of the 60s and a 40 hp model in the 70s.

The beauty of the older, points equipped OMCs, is that they are so simple. If you have one with a mechanically sound powerhead and gearbox, keeping them in a good running condition is easy and doesn't cost much.



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[HighTrim]

Re: Best year Johnson/Evinrude with points/condenser?

The 9.5 hp model was very different than the rest and is both a pain to work on and hard to get parts for

I disagree, I have a whole shed full of old 9.5's.....

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: Best year Johnson/Evinrude with points/condenser?

I like the old Big Twin class of the late 50's plus I like the 18's as well. The old ones with the clamshell engine shrouds are my favorite models. Not only did they have a sturdy metal shroud (instead of fiberglass) but they also had brass moving parts, versus plastic. The 57-58 era motors I believe were the best quality motors out there and there are still bunches of them running. Non-running ones don't take much to bring them back to life either.