air-power outboards??

[farmwork49]

Re: air-power outboards??

I have an old motor in my attic that has the name "Air Boy" on it It has a plate on it showing it was made in St Louis, Mo and has a model number and serial number It has a small gasoline motor and a one blade air craft type prop. The prop is enclosed similar to a fan. It is started with a rope and has a throttle lever and tiller handle. I had it started and mounted it on a 14' bateau about 20 years ago. It would push the boat about as fast as I could walk. It made a hell of a noise, but it was a good sound. I ran it several times and then put it in the attic. I let a man that was interested in it take a few months ago, but he could never get it started. I haven't tried myself. I think it sould be in a museum somewhere and am willing to donate it to the right place if anyone has any suggestions

Ken, I am interested in displaying your "Air Boy" motor in our Fishing store in Michigan. We are on Lake Michigan and have a very nice store with many Historic items. Kids love to learn about the History of the sport. I would love to purchase the motor. I have tried for sometime to find one. Please contact me if you can help me. Thanks

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: air-power outboards??

Please close this thread. It is getting to have more lives than a cat.

 

[aspeck]

Re: air-power outboards??

Farmwork, welcome to the forum. Before you continue, please read and obey the rules of this forum... No emails or telephone numbers in threads, no solicitation, and do not post to a thread that is 90 days old or older, that is why you saw the big red banner that you chose to ignore. Thank-you.