Johnson AML-35D 35 Horsepower Outboard Motor Navy Seal Dura Jet Pump Jet Start Price USD 1,900.00 Current Price USD 1,900.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 07, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 07, 2008 Location Maple Grove, MN See more about 'Johnson AML-35D 35 Horsepower Outboard Motor' Description Johnson AML-35D Navy Seal Pump Jet 35 Horsepower Outboard   Up for auction is a Johnson Model AML-35D outboard.  The AML-35D is otherwise known as a MARS outboard.  MARS stands for Military Amphibious Reconnaissance System.  It is a 2 stroke outboard with a long shaft and tiller controls.  It originally cost the government $5,400.  It was built on the standard recreational 35HP Johnson outboard but equipped with special valves and fittings to allow water to quickly drain from the combustion chambers and other critical components of the engine.  This motor also has a pump drive manufactured by Dura Jet.  The military has switched to pump jet drive motors as they are safer than open propellers when they are swimmers in the water.  The AML-35D was designed to be deployed by air from 30,000 feet, deployed by submarine from 150 feet below the waters surface or stored 300 feet below the waters surface for extended periods.  The units were typically used on Zodiac type inflatable boats.  I started the motor earlier this summer after storing it for over a year and it started right up.  As far as I know it is ready for your use and you have a chance to own an outboard motor with a history.  This motor is also being advertised locally.   All sales are final. PayPal only. Please e-mail w/ any questions. Successful bidder to either pick up in Maple Grove, MN or shipment will be made via freight on a wooden pallet and buyer will pay shipper directly.  SBT at 1-888-368-6022 gave me the cheapest freight quotes by far.  Thank you Place a Bid!