Evinrude model number

[STEVE YAWN]

Im looking at a 1978 25 horse. Can anyone tell me if i have the model number (which I do have) if it is truley a 25 horse? <br />Thank you,<br />Steve<br />Please e-mail me<br />steveyawn1@earthlink.net

 

[JB]

Re: Evinrude model number

Hi, Steve.<br /><br />If your 'Rude is a 1978 25hp the model number is either 25852 or 25853.<br /><br />If you have the model number, why didn't you just tell us what it is?<br /><br />No Email. Questions and answers are shared with all members.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[STEVE YAWN]

Re: Evinrude model number

Sorry, I didnt think to include it. It is<br />25802c<br />Thanks,<br />Steve

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Evinrude model number

25802 a '78 25hp through and through.<br />I think the 25852 and 25853 JB refers to are the electric start ones, where 25802 and 25803 are rope start.

 

[JB]

Re: Evinrude model number

Ooops! Busted again.

 

[STEVE YAWN]

Re: Evinrude model number

JB, is that right is a true 25 horse?

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Evinrude model number

Steve<br /><br />That is the HP rated at the crankshaft. It is 25 HP. Current HP readings are taken at the propshaft. So I guess the answer to your question is, by todays standards, no, not "True" HP. It would be more like a 22-23 HP by todays standards, if you were to measure it at the propshaft. But on that small of a motor, it is not as significant as on a larger one.