1973 Glastron V156 with 1979 Johnson 85hp Seahorse outboard

[@donk499]

they were great engines for sure

[@fleetwin1]

One of the best outboards ever produced by any manufacturer

[@SDRacing88]

That's the exact boat/engine combo I grew up in. Wow, what memories......that engine would yank a skier outta the water with no problem!!

[@aestheticcruise8807]

Aggressive launch there buddy!

[@leesmith5419]

Would like to see you walk around video of the boat and motor

[@bartakattack]

@erichoward15. It's a little cold natured, but no more than I expected from a two stroke. I had a hard time starting it when I got it. but I cleaned the carbs(easy job) and it fires right up using the standard procedure. the only thing that I don't like is you have to let it warm up a little before you can lower the start lever low enough to get it in gear.

[@melrose9252]

That’s a 78 or 79. The 79 85’s were bumped up from 92 to 99.6 cubes. Had a bit more torque.

[@erichoward15]

Got that same motor but mines the 78 model. Is yours cold natured as hell? Mine has become a bitch to get started lately. Whats your starting procedure?

[@ward6226]

Your motor is newer than a 75. It looks Iike 78 or 79

[@djs3484]

Damn dude, there couldnt be more difference between a Mercury and a Johnson/Evinrude!!

[@tannerpatterson9098]

How fast were u going?