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Scream And Fly
02-22-2003, 10:43 AM
Hey all,

Let's see who can get this one... This is a scene from the movie "Jaws" that I captured from DVD last night. The red arrow points to a small outboard engine in a barrel. What kind of engine is this?

Greg
mercmack
02-22-2003, 10:52 AM
looks like a 5 1/2 johson 1955 to say 1958:confused: :confused:
H2OPERF
02-22-2003, 11:33 AM
Yea it looks like a 5 1/2 or 7 1/2 but i think they are red in 57 and later so must be 56 or earlier.Only problem is we will never know.Dave
bulldogdaddy
02-22-2003, 11:53 AM
scott-atwater?
Raceman
02-22-2003, 11:53 AM
Gotta be older than that. Even the pre-redish/burgundy Johnsons were green and had a similar rounded cowl. That thing looks like some old exposed powerhead type engine. I'm sure Sam C. can tell exactly if he can see enough detail in the picture.
Capt.Insane-o
02-22-2003, 12:58 PM
Could be 47-52, so I just split it down the middle. Ever see a Volvo-Penta outboard? :D
Laker
02-22-2003, 01:15 PM
looks like a Scott atwater with its cowls off.
mercmack
02-22-2003, 04:32 PM
on second look, its still 5 1/2 johnson 55/56 anything before has a different pressure relief in the back, to bad can't really see front half of mid-sections..55 and newer had rubber mounts as 54 and older had spring or nothing. throttle handle looks OMC:confused: :confused:
Talon2.5
02-22-2003, 04:55 PM
looks like a good one to hook up to a blender :D

heck idunno marlin hehehehe gotta go gonna partake in a beer and grill a steak :D

good one greg!!
RONNIE
02-22-2003, 06:17 PM
Glad to see you wore you rubbers chief!
Laker
03-06-2003, 02:25 PM
So whats the answer???
H2Onut
03-06-2003, 02:57 PM
Quint ---- Orca Model
Racemore
03-06-2003, 07:24 PM
Not real clear in the picture but it looks like a SeaGull outboard.I think it was Britsh made.:cool:
us1
03-06-2003, 07:37 PM
It looks like one of T-rex's race motors.:D
ShorePounder
03-06-2003, 07:45 PM
I'd agree with you if it were in pieces US1 :D :D Since it's intact, it either belongs to someone else, or Rex hasn't broke it in yet :D
Jimboat
03-06-2003, 08:01 PM
I like US1's answer the best!
Laker
03-06-2003, 09:55 PM
not a Seagul
I have a couple of those.
Perhaps we could get the producer to answer?? :D :D
RedAllison
03-06-2003, 11:05 PM
that ole pos in the barrel but look at one thing else... where the chick lookin?

Even in the movies "CHIX DIG OUTBOARDS"!
RA
thebone69
03-07-2003, 12:07 AM
I thought she kept it for 15 years, but thats just from memory.
Racemore
03-07-2003, 01:11 AM
how bout aaaaaa Clinton?
racer
03-07-2003, 01:16 AM
1930`s Johnson, the 50~s did not have a tank on top of the cylinders
Talon2.5
03-07-2003, 05:34 AM
ok greg how long are you gonna make us guess before ya give us the answer, or do you know?:eek: :D