What year is this Johnson Motor?

[kvsmith]

Help....I have an opportunity to get a free boat, motor, and trailer from a storage yard. They want to get rid of it as it was abandoned. It's got a Johnson 50 HP electric start motor. Model # 5JESL71S, Serial #E3476462. Any idea what year it is? It looks like it's in good shape but the style looks pretty old. Thanks in advance!

 

[JB]

Re: What year is this Johnson Motor?

If it's free, why do you need to ask? You are certain to get your money worth.<br /><br />Someone will come along shortly with the year.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[Franki]

Re: What year is this Johnson Motor?

Model # 5JESL71S<br /><br />71 model hydroelectric shift I think... <br /><br />rgds<br /><br />Frank