Valuation of Johnson RDSL-25D

[SolingSailor]

Would anyone have a ballpark idea of the value of a Johnson RDSL-25D in good to very good condition?
It's a 40 HP, I believe 1963 model.
A friend in Arizona inherited one. Thanks much for any ideas.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: Valuation of Johnson RDSL-25D

Not enough to retire on!

Few hundred bucks in good running condition in my area.

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Valuation of Johnson RDSL-25D

In unknown running condition, not much. Maybe a couple hundred, tops, if it comes with controls. I paid $60 for a 1959 RD this summer, basically to keep it from going to scrap pile.

 

[kfa4303]

Re: Valuation of Johnson RDSL-25D

+1. In my area (FL) a good running version might be worth a few hundred bucks, a little more with the controls. Condition is the key and your motor has been painted green and has dubious "whale tale" attachment, which may take the price down a bit. The good news is that they're very reliable and easy tor work on, so you could fix it up for yourself and have fun with it.

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: Valuation of Johnson RDSL-25D

Yea, those are pretty common in my area and don't bring in a lot of cash, but like others have said here, they are very reliable and easy to work on. My best deal, was three of them, for $50 and I got two of them running, before I spent a dime. I have a '59 model that I'm restoring now, that I got from my neighbor for $40. So, if you have it running nice with controls, that would be the best way to get it sold. Better yet, pick up a cheap boat to put it on and sell a complete package.

 

[kfa4303]

Re: Valuation of Johnson RDSL-25D

$40, $50!!!!! I gotta get up to Yamhill (where ever that is) A decent running 30-40 something hp like that would go for about $300-$400 down here, but a decent 9.9, 15-25hp for quite a bit more. It seems a lot of it has to do with what folks are looking for. I noticed the OP is from Cali too, and for some reason everything costs more out there so it may fetch a higher price. Painting the cowl white again and removing ye ol' whale tail might help too.

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: Valuation of Johnson RDSL-25D

Yep, unfortunately, that's why I've collected so darned many. LOL