Antique outboard on CL.

sutor623

sutor623

Rear Admiral
Joined
May 23, 2011
Messages
4,089
We have funny TLC ads, Starcraft ads, and all that jazz. If we don't have an antique outboards thread I'd like to start one.

http://charlottesville.craigslist.org/boa/3091937763.html

This is a RUNNING collectable vintage outboard, I've had it to the lake this year and motored for about an hour... so it is running and useable, probably more for the vintage outboard collector than a daily driver user, could use a little tweaking of the carb for better idle and performance. Can email video of the motor running. Thanks for looking. EDITif you email do not ask simple ?s like is the item for sale... I will not respond to scammers. And be a nice person do not call or txt people in the middle of the night.... Cheers
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Chinewalker

Chinewalker

Fleet Admiral
Joined
Aug 19, 2001
Messages
8,902
Re: Antique outboard on CL.

Shoot, I had a running OMC-made Sea King 5hp, that you can actually get parts for!, with pics of it actually running!, for about half the Elgin's price!, and I still have it! Without even a tire kicker to come look it over to show for my efforts! CL is a funny place...
 
sutor623

sutor623

Rear Admiral
Joined
May 23, 2011
Messages
4,089
Re: Antique outboard on CL.

Chinewalker said:
Shoot, I had a running OMC-made Sea King 5hp, that you can actually get parts for!, with pics of it actually running!, for about half the Elgin's price!, and I still have it! Without even a tire kicker to come look it over to show for my efforts! CL is a funny place...
Click to expand...

Yeah man, I find those 1 cylinder motors are a little tough to sell.
 
Chinewalker

Chinewalker

Fleet Admiral
Joined
Aug 19, 2001
Messages
8,902
Re: Antique outboard on CL.

sutor623 said:
Yeah man, I find those 1 cylinder motors are a little tough to sell.
Click to expand...

Nope - mine is a twin cylinder from '53 - LONG before Sea Kings became rebadged Eskas. Mine starts easily & runs smooth. Has the standard Johnrude ignition and waterpump impeller. Carb is an odd duck, but simple. Even has a working neutral clutch!
 
sutor623

sutor623

Rear Admiral
Joined
May 23, 2011
Messages
4,089
Re: Antique outboard on CL.

Chinewalker said:
Looks like an Eska, or one of it's derivatives, like your Sea King... Certainly not an "antique", though...
Click to expand...

Yeah I wouldnt say so either. He seemed to think so :) I love that Merc in your avatar.
 
64osby

64osby

Admiral
Joined
Jul 28, 2009
Messages
6,826
Re: Antique outboard on CL.

http://southbend.craigslist.org/boa/3102411397.html

A '57 with a whale tail:facepalm:
5L65H25X33Ld3N93H2c6q1c81d9c0a5601ff7.jpg


Also
NEEDS CARBURETOR CLEANED OR REBUILT. WILL START WITH STARTING FLUID AND RUN ABOUT 5 SECONDS.
Click to expand...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top