40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby

40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby 15 years 1 month ago #15449

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Just looking for help finding out what year boat and motor this is. im posting pics of both (hopefully, not sure in how to post more than one pic at a time) Anyway, finaly got her home to where i can start to work on her weekly..

Any help on where i can get parts and a shop would be great! I live in Seattle WA. thanks guys!

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Re:40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby 15 years 1 month ago #15450

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Re:40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby 15 years 1 month ago #15464

clk27us Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 55 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	pic14 The boats been sitting under a friends deck since 2006 looked it over and didn't find any soft spots anywhere. the inside looks kinda bad but im not a expert. any help would be great! let me know if you would like to see more pics, i would be happy to take more... Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby 15 years 1 month ago #15471

MadProps Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 703 Karma: 27 Thank you received: 0	I have a 40hp mercury Mk 55 on my Crosby and its just not enough it will cruise with 2 people about 23-26mph Im fitting twin 40hp now & I may just may have to mount a 100hp to be happy see for your self Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby 15 years 1 month ago #15472

pathfinderz1 Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 710 Karma: 16 Thank you received: 0	If you look at the tansom clamp you should find a tag with numbers on it. One is the model number the other is the seral number. Also you will find a welch plug on the motot top with the same numbers. Post those and we can tell you the year and hp. Mike aka pathfinderz1 Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby 15 years 1 month ago #15473

clk27us Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 55 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Wow, i have alot of work ahead of me...lol Yours looks sweet how big of motor could I put on it. How bad do you you think the paint is from the pics? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby 15 years 1 month ago #15475

clk27us Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 55 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Thx mike, I will be doing that tomorrow night and post them then. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby 15 years 1 month ago #15477

MadProps Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 703 Karma: 27 Thank you received: 0	I have a pair of merc 1000 100hp like this if need be....lol Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby 15 years 1 month ago #15544

clk27us Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 55 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	WOW!!! wouldn't those sink our nice little boats? i would love to find a nice 75-85hp motor for mine. I think that would be about perfect. I jus twant to be able to take the kids out and go tubing and maybe pull a skier or wakeboarder....would that be enough power for that? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby 15 years 1 month ago #15754

clk27us Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 55 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	These are the numbers from the engine. Model# RDSL 24 M and seriel # 2286443 Once again guys, your great!.....can't thank you enough with all the help. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby 15 years 1 month ago #15755

69Fabuglas Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 208 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 0	RDSL-24 is a 1962 40HP Johnson M= Manual Shift Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby 15 years 1 month ago #15776

Kerry Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 675 Karma: 51 Thank you received: 2	Great motor. Simple to work on, plenty of power to ski, parts easy to get. Your boat looks light enough to run fine with 40hp. JUST GET RID OF THAT FIN!!!!!!!!!!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby 15 years 1 month ago #15783

clk27us Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 55 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Fin? Are you talking about the blue thing on the motor? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby 15 years 1 month ago #15784

clk27us Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 55 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Whats the best place to get a manual for this motor? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby 15 years 1 month ago #15785

69Fabuglas Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 208 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 0	clk27us wrote: Whats the best place to get a manual for this motor? Marineengine.com Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby 15 years 1 month ago #15786

Kerry Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 675 Karma: 51 Thank you received: 2	clk27us wrote: Fin? Are you talking about the blue thing on the motor? Yes. They are only a bandaid for a poor setup or underpowered boat that won't plane properly. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby 15 years 1 month ago #15804

pathfinderz1 Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 710 Karma: 16 Thank you received: 0	That fin sticking out each side of the leg is also called a whale tail and they are good for breaking the cavition plate off. With the motor setup right you don't need it. Mike aka pathfinderz1 Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby 15 years 1 month ago #15805

pathfinderz1 Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 710 Karma: 16 Thank you received: 0	That fin sticking out each side of the leg is also called a whale tail and they are good for breaking the cavition plate off. With the motor setup right you don't need it. Mike aka pathfinderz1 Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby 15 years 1 month ago #15832

clk27us Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 55 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	How do i set it up right so i don't need it? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:40 or 50hp? johnson outboard on 1958-60? crosby 15 years 1 month ago #15838

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If it were me, I'd take the whale tail (dole fin, they go by several names) off and try the boat without it. It's hard to tell from your pics, but your motor appears to be mounted at about the right height. Chances are good that your boat didn't need it to start with! Many times those things were purchased under the pretense of the advertising hype; better handling, quicker planing, increased top end, etc.. You can always go back and fill in the mounting holes later, or reinstall temporarily (for testing) if that's what you decide to do.

Also noticed somebody just left the muffs on the motor, not a good idea. They can hold a little water in the passages that could freeze in the off season, enhance corrosion, etc. The unit needs to be able to drain completely, IMHO.

The Crosby has great looking lines, good luck with your project and keep us posted. I just became a big fan on the Johnny-rudes this year, hope you get it all sorted out.

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