BassBlaster
Well-known member
I have gotten several requests for updates on the outboard I just purchaced so I thought I would start a project thread for it where I can update my progress. I have a trailer project thread and boat project thread, might as well have a motor project thread too, lol. This is a 1956 Johnson Sea Horse 10 HP, Mod. QD-17.
This thing is completely original and in amazing condition. My original plan was to buy an old motor so I could paint it to match the boat which I had planned to do in a camo pattern. I never dreamed I was gonna buy an old motor that looks like this so there is no way I'm painting this thing!! It looks so good it actually has me reconsidering my plan to camo the boat. Might look strange with a bright red outboard hanging off the back of it. I dunno. I'm open to suggestions in that department. What would look good?
So, heres what I'm starting with. It currently dosnt run but there isnt a single reason it shouldnt so I'll begin fixing her up in the next few days and I'll update my progress here.
This thing is completely original and in amazing condition. My original plan was to buy an old motor so I could paint it to match the boat which I had planned to do in a camo pattern. I never dreamed I was gonna buy an old motor that looks like this so there is no way I'm painting this thing!! It looks so good it actually has me reconsidering my plan to camo the boat. Might look strange with a bright red outboard hanging off the back of it. I dunno. I'm open to suggestions in that department. What would look good?
So, heres what I'm starting with. It currently dosnt run but there isnt a single reason it shouldnt so I'll begin fixing her up in the next few days and I'll update my progress here.