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Johnson Outboard Year Help
Johnson has changed how they indicate year in the model number several times. Depending on the year range your motor falls into, you will find your Johnson engine year information differently.
1999 - 2007
From 1999 until 2007 the following logic was embedded in Johnson Model numbers:
Example: J90PLEEB - Johnson, 90 HP, Power Tilt and Trim, 20" Shaft, 1999.| Prefix | HP | Design Feature | Shaft / Engine | Year | Model Run Suffix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example: J BJ RJ SJ | 2 3 3.3 3.5 4 5 6 8 9.9 15 25 30 35 40 50 55 60 70 75 90 100 115 130 135 140 150 175 200 225 250 | AP = Advanced Propulsion B = Blue Paint C = Counter-Rotation w/Trim & Tilt D = E-TEC E = Electric Start w/Remote Steering F = FICHT Fuel Injection G = Graphite Paint H = Lightning Gearcase J = Jet M = Military Model P = Power Trim & Tilt R = Rope Start w/Tiller Steering S = Saltwater Edition (20" Transom) T = Tiller Steering TE = Tiller Electric W = Commercial Model | Shaft Blank = 15" L = 20" Y = 22.5" X = 25" Z = 30" Engine 4 = Four Stroke 3 = 3-CYL (25 or 35 HP) | EE = 1999 SS = 2000 SI = 2001 SN = 2002 ST = 2003 SR = 2004 SO = 2005 SD = 2006 SU = 2007 Key: I = 1 N = 2 T = 3 R = 4 O = 5 D = 6 U = 7 C = 8 E = 9 S = 0 examples: EE = '99' (1999) | Example: Blank A B C D E F G H M R S V |
1980-1998
From 1980 until 1998 the following logic was embedded in Johnson Model numbers:
Example: VJ70TLEDA - Boat Builder Model, Johnson, 70 HP, Tilt and Trim with Electric Start, 20" Shaft, 1996.
| Prefix | HP | Design Feature | Shaft / Engine | Year* | Model Run Suffix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A = Australia B = Belgium C = Canada H = Hong Kong S = South Africa T = Tracker V = Boat Builder Style J = Johnson C = Commercial V = Quiet Rider | 1.2** 2 2.3 2.5 3 3.3 4 4.5 5 6 7.5 8 9.9 14 15 20 25 28 30 35 40 48 50 55 60 70 75 85 88 90 100 110 112 115 120 130 140 150 175 185 200 225 235 250 275 300 | AE = Electric Start - Alaska AR = Rope Start - Alaska BA = AC Lighting - Rope Start BE = Belgium Derated - Electric Start BF = Belgium Derated - Rope Start BG = Belgium Derated - Rope Start BI = Belgium Derated - Rope Start BR = Euro Rope Start C = Counter Rotation CE = Canada Derated - Electric Start CR = Canada Derated - Rope Start D = Remote Electricric DE = Derated - Electric Start DR = Derated - Rope Start DT = Derated - Electric Start/Trim & Tilt E = Electric Start ER = Electricric Start - Sport Styling ES = Electricric Start - Special FA = 4-stroke - Rope Start FE = 4-stroke - Electricric Start/Remote FP = Commercial w/Program Tilt FR = 4-stroke - Rope Start FRE = 4-stroke - Electricric Start/Remote FS = FICHT - Trim & Tilt FT = FICHT - Trim & Tilt/Special Styling G = Special Styling H = Less Integral Tank/Hydraulic Steering I = FICHT Fuel Injection IE = Italy Electricric Start IK = Italy Electricric Start J = Jet Drive K = 3-CYL 25/35 KC = Kerosene Rope Start KG = Kerosene/Gasoline KS = Kerosene Rope Start M = Manual Tilt - Electricric Start MS = Manual Tilt - Electricric Start/Special N = Counter Rotation P = Power Steering Q = 3-CYL 25/35 Trim & Tilt R = Rope Start RA = Australia Rope Start RC = Rope Start - Commercial/CD Ignition RD = Rope Start - Deluxe RE = Remote Electricric RP = Commercial w/Program Tilt RS = Rope Start - Commercial RW = Commercial w/Program Tilt S = Sail - Special Styling SC = Special Styling/Counter Rotation SE = Electricric Start Non-Tilt Sail SI = Italy Special Derated SL = 60 Degree V - Trim & Tilt SP = Special Styling SR = Rope Start - Sail - Non-Tilt ST = Special Styling - Trim & Tilt T = Trim & Tilt - Electricric Start TE = Tiller Electricric TR = Trim & Tilt - Sport styling TT = Tiller - Trim & Tilt U = Manual Tilt V = Special Gearcase W = 110 Degree Angle Drive - Rope Start WM = Electricric Commercial - Manual Tilt WMP = Same as "WM" w/Chrome Pump WT = Electricric Commercial - Trim & Tilt WTP = Same as "WT" w/Chrome Pump | Shaft Blank = 15" L = 20" Y = 22.5" X = 25" Z = 30" | CS = 1980 CI = 1981 CN = 1982 CT = 1983 CR = 1984 CO = 1985 CD = 1986 CU = 1987 CC = 1988 CE = 1989 ES = 1990 EI = 1991 EN = 1992 ET = 1993 ER = 1994 EO = 1995 ED = 1996 EU = 1997 EC = 1998 A- = 19--* Key: I = 1 N = 2 T = 3 R = 4 O = 5 D = 6 U = 7 C = 8 E = 9 S = 0 1st letter* A = 8 or 9 examples: EU = '97' (1997) AR = '94' (1994) | Example: Blank A C E K M R S |
** the 1.2 HP engines made from 1986 - 1990 do not notate the HP in the model number.
If your are still unsure of your engine year, search for your model number on the Johnson 1980-1990 serial number year chart.1960-1979
In engines made between 1969 - 1979 The year is found in the end of the model number.
Example: 150TXL78 is a 150hp engine from 1978.
Example: 65ESLR72 would be from 1972.
Commercial
If you have a commercial model refer to the Johnson commercial serial number year chart.
About Johnson
Johnson Outboard Parts
The Johnson name has been around a very long time in the boating industry. It is no surprise as they were durable motors that just keep going and going. We understand you value your motor and so we make getting Johnson Outboard parts simple and quick. ... read more We have schematics to help you navigate OEM parts if that is what you are looking for. If you want a good product at a better price you can check out our aftermarket parts. Simply select the section of the type of item you are after. For example, if you need to replace a starter motor, click on the electrical parts. We have proven brand names for our engine products like Sierra. It is a proven name in the boating industry. If you need some help diagnosing a problem, you can use our forums which connects you with thousand of boaters who have a similar issue. Here at iBoats.com we want to be your trusted source on the water and will do whatever we can to help you find your Johnson Outboard Parts.
The company did not actually start out making outboards. It first made 2-stroke inboard engines starting in 1903. It expanded to make marine and aircraft engines in V4, V6, V8, and V12. Eventually it stopped production on these products because of torrential rainfall and a tornado that wiped out the drawings and materials. The owners eventually moved headquarter to Illinois and started working on building outboard motors. It rapidly become the highest selling outboard manufacturer in the country even beating out Evinrude. By 1930 the Great Depression had hit, and the company fell onto some hard times. In 1935 Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC) took over ownership putting Johnson and Evinrude under the same umbrella. It continued to build durable motors that you may still see out on the water from the 1960’s like the Sea Horse engine. Eventually Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) took over ownership in 2001 and by 2007 had phased out the Johnson line and sold new motors exclusively under the Evinrude name.
The company did not actually start out making outboards. It first made 2-stroke inboard engines starting in 1903. It expanded to make marine and aircraft engines in V4, V6, V8, and V12. Eventually it stopped production on these products because of torrential rainfall and a tornado that wiped out the drawings and materials. The owners eventually moved headquarter to Illinois and started working on building outboard motors. It rapidly become the highest selling outboard manufacturer in the country even beating out Evinrude. By 1930 the Great Depression had hit, and the company fell onto some hard times. In 1935 Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC) took over ownership putting Johnson and Evinrude under the same umbrella. It continued to build durable motors that you may still see out on the water from the 1960’s like the Sea Horse engine. Eventually Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) took over ownership in 2001 and by 2007 had phased out the Johnson line and sold new motors exclusively under the Evinrude name.
