1971 4hp Johnson weedless, vs non weedless

[ali'i]

Can anyone explain how, for better or for worse, a 1971 4hp Johnson, with the weedless (angled) shaft differs from a normal straight shaft, as far as being used for a kicker on a 14ft, approx. 1400lb fiberglass boat, BTW,, weeds are not a concrern. Thanks

 

[ali'i]

Been Googling for hours to try find the weight of the motor before going to look at it, it's a long drive and get every thing from
35 lbs to 50 lbs, anybody know for sure, 15lbs is a lot when you have a bad back, its weedless model 4W71D, Thanks

 

[ali'i]

http://issuu.com/liquidnirvana/docs/1971---evinrude-outboards--x---wm-
35 lbs plus 8 1/2lbs when full of fuel.

I did see that website, just couldn't make out the small, blurry print, this motor doesn't have a built in tank, but 35lbs sound right, Thanks

 

[fdrgator]

Factory sales brochure I'm looking at says 34 pounds. Another one says 35 pounds. Maybe it is 34-1/2 pounds???