Dad has a "1935" Martin outboard

[Ripsnort]

..was curious as to its worth? Its mint condition. I think its a 5 hp. (Shrugs)<br /><br />Looking for some history of Martin engines on the net, to no avail...

 

[Clams Canino]

Re: Dad has a "1935" Martin outboard

Put it up on Ebay with a ridiculous reserve that they can't meet. See where the bids peak out.<br /><br />-W

 

[alcan]

Re: Dad has a "1935" Martin outboard

Hi Ripsnort<br />Martin outboards are very interesting. They were quite popular in the fifties. They were made by a presure cooker co. Martins also enjoyed good fame as racers. There is lots of info available about this brand. You say your motor is a 1935 model. I'm not sure but I think martin was a post war (WWII) company. One thing I find interesting about martins is how they use popit type valves for the intake. They are like valve in a 4-stroke motor. The valves are actuated via cams ground to the crank shaft. I feel that these motors were well built and reliable. I own a Martin 60. It run well and is fun to play with. What are they worth? I don't know. I don't think too much. Some of the racing models would probably fetch a tidy sum. You might check the Antique outboard motor club site for more info. If you can post the model # I my be able to date the motor for you. If your motor is truly mint it would be worth more than average. There are martin collectors.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Dad has a "1935" Martin outboard

Hate to break your bubble, but there weren't any Martin outboards in 1935. George Martin was alive then, and still is I believe, but he didn't start making outboards through the National Pressure Cooker Company until after WWII. Perhaps its a 53...35 reversed? Look at the tiller arm...should be a model/serial number plate on it. A motors were martin 20's, B motors were Martin 40's (4 hp) and C motors were martin 60s (7.5 hp). there was also a Martin 45, 75, 100 and 200. An intact but well used Martin 60 goes for between $75 and $200 in the ebay auctions. On the other hand, I have sold a completely restored Martin 40 for $150. Great little motors...get it running and keep it till you can pass it down to someone else. Oh yeah, try Larson at www.martinoutboards.com for more info and parts.

 

[Ripsnort]

Re: Dad has a "1935" Martin outboard

Thks for the info Guys. I guessed at the date. It is probably a 1940's decade model since my dad got it new when he turned 16 (in 1946-47).