Javelin?

[outbdnut2]

I thought the Javelin name was only used by Johnson in 1956-57, but I ran across this photo of a V4  “Javelin”.  I’m just curious as to what years and HPs the name was used on since 1957?…and what is the word or words in the darker part to the right of Javelin?

Dave

[Bob Wight]

I believe the Johnson Javelin name was used on some 85 and 100hp motors from around 1972 or 73 up to 1980.  The one in your picture looks like a late 70’s or 1980 model.   The wording in the darker part of the cowl is the word script indicating the motor horsepower, i.e. a 100hp motor would have “One Hundred” written in the dark area.

Edit – I think that style of engine cowling in your picture was only used on the 100hp Javelins.

Bob

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[fleetwin]

Yeah, I think Johnson only revived the Javelin name for a few years on a few V4 models:

https://www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.php?year=1980&hp=100&model=J100TRLCSC&manufacturer=Johnson&section=MOTOR+COVER

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