Wet meets running boats and motors and dry meets display only, sometimes with test tanks are the heart of activities in the aomcis 45 chapters. If you are already a collector, this is your bible. Caille, champion, evinrude, flambeau, johnson, martin, mercury, scottaer, waterwitchthe big list chapter. Enthusiasts of vintage outboard motors fall into two categories.
Outboard motor news newspapers books scholar jstor april 2012 learn how and when to remove this template message. Unfollow antique outboard motor to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If you collect vintage outboard motors or just have an old one you want to run around, this one book will keep it running. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Exhaust tuning has an effect analogous to supercharging a 4stroke motor.
Vintage antique nicely restored 1929 johnson j25 1. Hunn is a outboard curator for the thousand islands antique boat museum and is a regular contributor to antique outboarder magazine. This howto book caters to both groups by presenting case studies covering five of the most typical motor types. Recommended reading antique outboard motor club,inc. The information provided on these pages is correct to the best of my knowledge, however the mastertech makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the use of, results of, or liability created from, application of this data. In the early 1900s, waterman was the first company to release a gasoline powered outboard engine, a two stroke called the porto motor. Starting with the old evinrude and johnsons, outboards evolved into the streamlined bendix and waterwitch of the late 30s. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the old outboard book. An evinrude outboard repair manual, termed evinrude factory service manual, is a book of instructions outlining the process of routine maintenance and troubleshooting, as well as a complete description of how to fix the boat motor back to working order. Antique outboard motor club south florida gator chapter. Maple leaf antique outboard club the mlaoc is a canadian club comprised of people from all walks of life, who share a common interest and passion for antique vintage outboard motors. Antique boat motor value hi seanymph a lot of folks ask this question.
Your direct source for original outboard marine product. The former owner of two upstate new york radio stations, he currently teaches communication studies at the. Outboard motor pioneers evinrude johnson kiekhaefer mercury private brands where have all the old outboards gone. Since that time, over 160 manufacturers have entered the industry few remain.
Each of these vintage antique outboard motors have been fully restored, serviced, and all are ready to run. Captain jones vintage outboard restoration a sentimental. May 09, 2010 about the best tool available is peter hunns old outboard book. Just because an outboard is old doesnt mean its not worth fixing. Beyond the seahorse outboard motor restoration step by. The blue book value varies depending on the make, model and condition of the outboard motor. Oct 08, 20 huge collection of old outboard motors viewwithme. Vintage antique outboard motor restored 1922 johnson waterbug 2. Antique outboard motor club aomci has 14,600 members. Right away i was interested in the motors that were hotrods when i. When this book came out in the late 1960s i believe it was the first ever published on outboard history. Following are 2 books that i personally would recommend to anyone. Marine literature includes service manuals, owner manuals, maintenance information for boats and.
The old outboard book by peter hunn, paperback barnes. Antique outboard and motor show august 4, 2020 august 7, 2020 view website. The blue book value for an outboard motor is available in an abos guide or by checking the value on the nadaguides website. Get the best deals on antique outboard motor complete outboard engines when you shop the largest online selection at. Outboard accessories the antique outboard motor club the big list the back rack an empire of vintage outboards price guide and rarity rating a guide to finding and identifying vintage outboard engines. I would appreciate any catalogs or data help too for the files. The antique outboard wiki early outboard motor boat racing in british. Our mission is to help you repair and enjoy your older mercury, johnson or evinrude outboard motor. The old outboard book by peter hunn is an excellent overview of the origins of theoutboard motor and its development. On older literature, we may provide a machine copy reproduced from a master file. Antique outboard motors are one of my favorite items to restore. To protect, preserve and promote our canadian heritage in vintage outboard motors, related artifacts and their associated history.
The mlaoc is a canadian club comprised of people from all walks of life, who share a common interest and passion for antiquevintage outboard motors. Antique outboard motor club aomci public group facebook. Our chapter includes all of texas, oklahoma, louisiana, new mexico and arkansas. An outboard motor is a propulsion system for boats, consisting of a selfcontained unit that. Seloc 8 seloc service manual johnsonevinrude covers 60235hp 3 cylinder, v4 and v6 2stroke models including jet drive 197391. Whether it is a vintage mercury, elgin, chris craft or johnson outboard i like them all. Texas chapter of the antique outboard motor club we are a group of antique outboard enthusiasts who enjoy restoring and running vintage antique outboards. Each motor has been professionally painted dupont paint. Vintage antique outboard motor restored 1927 johnson seahorse 3hp. The book covers the pioneers of the industry like ole evinrude, the third grade educated motor builder who was full of ingenuity. Find accessories and kits by diagram for 19722012 johnson evinrude outboard motors.
The former owner of two upstate new york radio stations, he currently teaches communication studies at the state. Starting with the old evinrude and johnsons, outboards evolved into. As well as providing propulsion, outboards provide steering control, as they are designed to pivot over their mountings and. Rumor has it that these were late 50s and were part of the mine is better than yours movement in outboards.
This old outboard vintage outboard motor parts and tutorials. The old outboard book tells the story of the outboard motor, from the earliest days near the end of the nineteenth century through the dawn of the modern outboard era in the 1960s. Were always looking to acquire rare antique outboards. Right away i was interested in the motors that were hotrods when i was a kid, said lietha.
First, there is the tinkerer or sportsperson who buys an old motor at a yard sale with an eye on. Antique outboard motor complete outboard engines for sale. Upon application of lacquer thinner to clean the main steering tube, this old seahorses true colors were beginning to show. Johnson evinrude outboard motor parts by year 1955 to 2011. Abos marine blue book offers the option to purchase a print guide, a cd, a data extract or online access to determine the outboard motor s value.
Vintage outboard specializes in replacement parts for mercury, johnson and evinrude omc outboard motors built from 1955 to 1980. It was painted a correct color of johnson seahorse green which is darker than the 1946 to 1951 seamist green. Get the best deals on vintage complete outboard motor engines when you shop the largest online selection at. Some minor dents in the aluminum fuel tank but they do not affect proper operation of the motor. A limited supply of original printings of johnson, evinrude, gale, and omc manuals are still available. Between 19 and 1991 omc johnson and evinrude put out at least 825 different models of outboard motors. Vintage complete outboard motor engines for sale ebay. While earlier outboard engines were clumsy and boasted as much as three horsepower, the 1920s saw the first high powered design come from companies like elto and atwater lockwood. An outboard motor is a propulsion system for boats, consisting of a selfcontained unit that includes engine, gearbox and propeller or jet drive, designed to be affixed to the outside of the transom. Jack craibs rowboat motor information site index page. Yankee chapter antique outboard motor club home page.
Caille, champion, evinrude, flambeau, johnson, martin, mercury, scottatwater, waterwitchthe big list chapter. Mercury topped the competition for a bit with a double tall super high hp motor. I just took a quick glance at an omc year model guide. The saying, they dont make them like they used to is very true when it comes to vintage or antique outboard motors. On older literature, original printed copies may no longer be available. They are the most common motorized method of propelling small watercraft. To protect, preserve and promote our canadian heritage in vintage outboard motors. About the best tool available is peter hunns old outboard book. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs antique seaking midget 1 horsepower outboard motor. A leading name in marine engines, mercury is recognized for producing topquality outboard motors as well as the mercruiser line of inboard engines.
The old outboard book by peter hunn is an excellent overview of the origins of the outboard motor and its development. Enthusiasts of antique and vintage outboard motors generally fall into two. Arlan carters publication, the american rowboat motor, is the musthave reference work to introduce you to the early world of outboards. Vintage evinrude classic johnson antique mercury outboards. The old outboard book 3 edition by peter hunn paperback. Woodenboat this book is the one to buy if you are interested in collecting antique outboard motors. Names like caille, waterman, walnut, lockwood, motorgo, columbian, gray and ferro are all forgotten except at aomci. Peter hunn began collecting old outboards after receiving a 1928 johnson for his tenth birthday, and since then he has acquired several hundred.
See more ideas about outboard motors, vintage boats and boat engine. Often this second motor will become a static display, taken out for the occasional boat show. Lietha joined the navy in 1956, got married soonafter, and didnt own a boat again until about 1977. Welcome to the homepage of the yankee chapter of the antique outboard motor club our organization is dedicated to running, restoring and collecting antique and classic outboard motors from the 1900s to the early 1960s. The classic outboard motor handbook motorbooks workshop.
Its a handbook dealership technicians and doityourself mechanics use to fix their engine. Model 420903356 great running condition still has the original decals on gas tank but they are not in very good condition. You could also try keeping an eye on ebay auctions of similar motors but this can be unreliable since the prices for a given outboard have been known to fluctuate widely day to day and week to week. This book is the one to buy if you are interested in collecting antique outboard motors. Oddjob motors flambeau antique outboards, mopeds, cars. Divorced in 1984, he moved north, got interested in old motors, and joined the antique outboard motor club, inc. This site is dedicated to the doityourself outboard enthusiast who wants to learn how to maintain their old outboard motor. Founded in 1939 by the talented engineerbusinessman carl kiekhaefer, the mercury brand of boating. Upper part of a mercury kf5, sn 348572 less a few partsvery clean tank and rim, good carb, flywheel and mag looks good, recoil good but no handle. This motor was suspected of being repainted somewhere along in its life. Abos marine blue book offers the option to purchase a print guide, a cd, a data extract or online access to determine the.
And any valuation would depend on the condition of the motor. If youre a buff of old outboard motors, you need this book. The book covers the pioneers of the industry likeole evinrude, the third grade. These motors date back to the 1950s1960s and range from 5hp to 50hp. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Vblock reeds were used in mcculloch scotts in 1957, while the 1961 merc 500 was the first production outboard with exhaust tuning. Florida chapter of the antique outboard motor club, inc. See more ideas about outboard motors, vintage boats and outboard boat motors. Antique outboard motor complete outboard engines for sale ebay. How to test for spark in an antique outboard motor duration.
These features are now standard on modern outboards. The antique outboarder is written, photographed, and edited by the members and then professionally laid out and printed. Maple leaf antique outboard club vintage outboard videos. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. We have a profound appreciation for the quality, craftsmanship and. Today this book is hard to find, not sure if there were a lot printed.