1975 Johnson 85hp ?'s

[aburke120]

Going to look at an 70's 18ft starcraft with a running 1975 Johnson 85hp, any information that can be given about this hp and year johnson motor? Only seen a video of the boat on the water with engine running.

 

[F_R]

Good motor, as built. Of course condition is everything.

 

[jimmbo]

92.6 cubic inch displacement
WOT range 4500 - 5500 rpm
Hydro-mechanical shift
2:1 gear ratio

 

[aburke120]

thanks jimmbo and f_r was concerned about it being electric or mechanical shift.