Prop Shaft - Powerhead HP rating

[bigshrimpin]

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44449&page=1&pp=15&highlight=1981+225

Here's a decent thread on the HP rating change.

 

[Mac_Attack]

Thanks again BS.  Last year you pointed out the V20 I eventually bought,  when I questioned the Force motor people told me about the different HP rating systems.  I really did not know what they were talking about when they said my 150HP was more like a 135HP.  Your link helps to clear the picture. Bill Mc ;D

 

[Blue_Runner]

I have a 1975 evinrude 70hp and a 1986 Johnson 60hp. Basically the same motor. One is prop-rated and the other is power-head rated, hence the different numbers on the cowl. Crazy thing to change IMHO. Less confusing is better in the consumer world!!

BigShrimpin - check your email. I'm in need of some help with my 140 Johnson and I cant upload to the gallery.

Thanks,
Blue