Late 50's early 60's Evinrude/Johnson HP's?

[rgballard]

Does anyone know if these motors come in HP values above 35-40? I don't seem to see any that are in the 50hp to 60hp range for sale ever. I have seen the '56 Evinrude catalog which only has the Big Twin and Lark as it's largest HP motor (i believe 35hp).

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Late 50's early 60's Evinrude/Johnson HP's?

The first motor larger than 40HP made by OMC was the famous '58 Fat-Fifty. The fatty was made only in '58 and '59. The V4 motors by OMC ranged from 60HP - 80HP in the early 60s, and 90HP later in that decade

 

[steelespike]

Re: Late 50's early 60's Evinrude/Johnson HP's?

The first E/J 40s appeared in 60.The motors were understressed at almost 44 cu in
and 40 hp @ 4,500. The 58,59 50s were 70 cubes and rated @ 50hp @ 4,000.
the 4 cylinder 50 was 197 lbs over 40lbs less than todays Etec 2 cylinder 40,50and 60 hp.
In 55 Mercs,Mk 55 40 hp was39.6 cubes and rated 40hp@5,400.Merc had a 4 cylinder 50 in 57
and a 6 cylinder 59.4 cube 60hp @ 5,500 in 57.

 

[mr 88]

Re: Late 50's early 60's Evinrude/Johnson HP's?

You can always go to the sticky post under Engine FAQ.That link will get you to model and HP in specific years, from the beginning.