Johnson Model DN

[davidk]

Yesterday I picked up this 1924 Johnson DN, (thanks to a lead from Bill Andrulitis). I’m told that the DN is the canoe version of the model AB (which is the bronze version of the Model A). Looks like it’s mostly there with a few curiosities.

[Buccaneer]

What attributes makes it suitable to mount on a canoe?
What’s up with the wood block by the transom mount?
Interesting!

Prepare to be boarded!

[davidk]

Someone fabricated this wooden transom clamp….adapter? I’d assume that this motor originally came with a canoe bracket. You could buy and swap out for a square stern bracket. I’m not sure what this home made modification is for?

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[davidk]

Accessories brochure

[davidk]

Buccaneer, I think it would come with the canoe bracket and get stamped with a C, or a D for the bronze lower unit canoe model.

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[davidk]

Added “scoop” in front of the water pump

[davidk]

I wonder what the original tiller handle looked like? Any reproductions available?

[Tubs]

I have been led to believe “C” denotes a canoe motor.
That is based on what Peter Hunn states in his
Old Outboard Book along with this example.
Hunn shows nothing for DN but its not uncommon
for there not to be any record of the uncommon
models.
The brass motors were stamped the way yours is.
Tubs

A "Boathouse Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

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[davidk]

Tubs, I had never heard of a Model D until Bill told me about this one. I checked Peter’s book and no mention. A google search brought up a mention in iBoats:

Hopefully other members will chime in with more info.
-DK

[Buccaneer]

That tube through the transom bracket would be handy to stick
a broom stick through and have a two person carry handle
for those long portages!

Prepare to be boarded!

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