Just bought 12 non-running outboards, dumb?

sfergson727 said:
I already have a few mercurys that haven't run for a while...your videos have almost inspired me to go work on them...almost. ;)
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LOL. In case you missed it, I have two Mercurys in the mix, and the 5hp longshaft kicker is on deck.
 
GypsmJim said:
I share your affliction, but I'm a little more thrifty than you. My standard price is 20 bucks, but I admit to spending 30 for a couple that were particularly rare. And of course, the 2 twin Rowboat motors in the front right of the pic cost a couple hundred each. But they are both over 100 years old, and both are runners.

Your stand is nice, but if you truly want to collect, you need individual metal stands that match the motor's manufacturer. Hard to find, but they are out there.

I got my first motor in 1965, but really didn't start collecting in earnest until 2005.

I only posted a couple pics. It would take a few more to get them all in.

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Hey man, I have been searching frantically and I can’t figure out what that shiny brushed aluminum motor is that is featured, the evinrude, I can’t stop thinking about it lol. What is it?
 
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RinkerGuy said:
Hey man, I have been searching frantically and I can’t figure out what that shiny brushed aluminum motor is that is featured, the evinrude, I can’t stop thinking about it lol. What is it?
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I'm not sure which one you mean, since there are several brushed aluminum motors in the collection.

If you mean the one in the 3rd picture with the blue tank sitting on the Evinrude Stand, it is a 1940 Evinrude Handitwin 3.0 HP. A VERY early one with a 2-digit serial number. It is one of my more expensive projects. Paid 30 bucks and spent 10 bucks on the restoration. Found a pic of the decals online so I made my own for another 50 cents.

Above is the "before" pic.
 
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I'm not sure which one you mean, since there are several brushed aluminum motors in the collection.

If you mean the one in the 3rd picture with the blue tank sitting on the Evinrude Stand, it is a 1940 Evinrude Handitwin 3.0 HP. A VERY early one with a 2-digit serial number. It is one of my more expensive projects. Paid 30 bucks and spent 10 bucks on the restoration. Found a pic of the decals online so I made my own for another 50 cents.

Above is the "before" pic.
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All I can say is, HOLY $HIT!!!! If you ever decide to part with that beauty, I will buy it immediately, it is a work of art. How
it that transformation even possible. Do you just buff it for 100 hours?
 
RinkerGuy said:
All I can say is, HOLY $HIT!!!! If you ever decide to part with that beauty, I will buy it immediately, it is a work of art. How
it that transformation even possible. Do you just buff it for 100 hours?
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Very few of the old motors are buffed. It is painted.

EDIT - yeah the flywheel IS polished.
 
just dropped my newest video, trying my hand at acting in the last two vids, it is completely embarrassing to watch, please comment in the video if you can, apparently that helps the channel for some reason but I don’t know why specifically haha


thank you for all the support, advice and harassment LOL, really appreciate it


 
FYI just picked up an evinrude folding outboard, supposedly invented for ease of storage for your kicker, anyone ever seen one of these?
 
Does anyone have any experience filming in their garage? I am going to clean up my little shop and make it better for filming. People are giving me feedback that I should be always facing the camera and not keep leaving the frame to get tools, etc. I am looking for layout ideas that would include a rolling toolbox, my lighting system (just a tall lamp), my rolling workbench, my outboard stand and the ability to roll my testing water barrel in and out.

Perhaps pictures of effective layouts or links to videos.
 
RinkerGuy said:
Does anyone have any experience filming in their garage? I am going to clean up my little shop and make it better for filming. People are giving me feedback that I should be always facing the camera and not keep leaving the frame to get tools, etc. I am looking for layout ideas that would include a rolling toolbox, my lighting system (just a tall lamp), my rolling workbench, my outboard stand and the ability to roll my testing water barrel in and out.

Perhaps pictures of effective layouts or links to videos.
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I'm gonna start a new thread. All of us long time members will get together, converse over the next couple of week's and get this thing up and running for you in a manner, the likes of which has never been seen before! Thoughts?
 
techmitch said:
I'm gonna start a new thread. All of us long time members will get together, converse over the next couple of week's and get this thing up and running for you in a manner, the likes of which has never been seen before! Thoughts?
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That would be amazing!!! Now you are scaring me lol. I can fit up to a 24’ boat into my little shop if it is clean. I think the “pole barn” is 24’ x 24’ actually. I have a four post lift on one side that can be rolled around. I can’t wait to clean it out.
 
RinkerGuy said:
FYI just picked up an evinrude folding outboard, supposedly invented for ease of storage for your kicker, anyone ever seen one of these?
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They are not that hard to find. The issue is trying to find the case they came in...

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The plot thickens. Not really searching for more, but just happened to come across a 1947 Lauson. A 4-stroke air-cooled outboard before anyone ever thought of making a 4-stroke. Pretty rare to find one today.

Heavy as all get out. The original asking price was $200. Took it home for 40 bucks. A little over my normal spend, but what the heck - inflation you know.

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That is incredible, if you decide to sell it, I want it! :)

GypsmJim said:
The plot thickens. Not really searching for more, but just happened to come across a 1947 Lauson. A 4-stroke air-cooled outboard before anyone ever thought of making a 4-stroke. Pretty rare to find one today.
Heavy as all get out. The original asking price was $200. Took it home for 40 bucks. A little over my normal spend, but what the heck - inflation you know.



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RinkerGuy said:
That is incredible, if you decide to sell it, I want it! :)
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The very first outboard I ever had was a gift from my Grandpa. I regretted selling it and have not sold one since. So, any that go on the market now will come from my will.
 
My dad bought a British Seagull back in the late Sixties. I still have it, and the wooden crate it came in. I'll try to get pictures of it shortly. Very similar to this:
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