A Johnson outboard, model number JW-17, would be a 3 hp engine, manufactured in 1961-62.
the 85 is the horsepower and the 75 is the year(1975)That is what I was told...I have same motor
What is the horsepower
The Johnson Seahorse outboard motor Model 9R-70C was manufactured in 1970. The "R" in the model designation indicates it is a 9 horsepower, and the "70" refers to the year of production. This model is part of the Johnson Seahorse series, which were popular for their reliability and performance during that era.
1964
The model number J50BELCRM indicates that your Johnson outboard motor was manufactured in 1991. The "B" in the model number typically designates the year of manufacture, with "B" corresponding to 1991 in the Johnson outboard motor coding system.
1986
A 200 hp Johnson outboard, model number J200STLCDR is a 1986 year model.
Two items are needed to determine the year model of a Mercury outboard, the serial number, and the horsepower rating.
1965
The Neptune 1A39 was manufactured in 1939.
A Johnson outboard, model number CD24D is a 1967 model, 6 hp engine.
A Johnson outboard engine, model number RDE19M, would be a 1957 year model, 35 hp outboard.