Evinrude Fastwin 18 hp

[Fergulus]

I am about to get my grandfather's old boat. Its a Lone Star 16' v-bottom boat. It also has an Evinrude Fastwin Eighteen motor. i was wondering if anyone could tell me the year of it. the serial # is 1502402569. And I was also wondering if anyone could suggest a good Repair manual. I've never done anything on boats before, and I am probably going to have to do a bit of work on both engine and boat to get them seaworthy.

 

[JB]

Re: Evinrude Fastwin 18 hp

Hi, Fergulus.<br /><br />We need the model number to ID your engine.<br /><br />After you know what you have you can get an aftermarket Repair Manual here. Click on Repair Manuals at the bottom of the page.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[Fergulus]

Re: Evinrude Fastwin 18 hp

I just reviewed the other posts, and i gather that the first 5 numbers of the serial is the model #. That would make this engine's model number to be 15024.<br /><br />And thanks for the tip about the repair manual. Like I said i haven't ever done any boat work, and haven't fully checked out this website.<br /><br />Here are some pictures of the motor.<br /> http://www.geocities.com/fergulus2002/boat/motorsidel.jpg

 

[BHM7952]

Re: Evinrude Fastwin 18 hp

Your model 15024, 18 HP is a 1968 year model. I have a used factory shop manual for a 1970 18 HP Evinrude. I believe that the 1968 and 1970 were almost identical. Some smudges and yellowing from age but otherwise in very good condition. $15<br />Email for parts and other info: linda@nu-z.net

 

[Fergulus]

Re: Evinrude Fastwin 18 hp

I dont think that that year can be right. I've talked with my father, and he said that the motor was urchased well before 1968. Also, the design indicates a 50's style that i havent seen in 60's models.<br /><br />I've got some pictures of the motor at the address below. If you can't get them, email me @ fergulus@ev1.net<br /><br /> http://www.geocities.com/fergulus2002/boat/

 

[Fouled Plug]

Re: Evinrude Fastwin 18 hp

That looks mid-50's vintage to me.

 

[MajBach]

Re: Evinrude Fastwin 18 hp

1964 - 1968 were cosmetically the same but the inner workings were nearly identical going back into the 50's. It's definately pre-64. With the exception of pulling the flywheel (which can be removed with a heavy ball-pean hammer while someone hold the motor above the ground), working on the motor is a piece of cake! I found repair manuals at the local library easily. The Johnson 20 hp is the same motor as well except for the carb.

 

[trumpetbucks]

Re: Evinrude Fastwin 18 hp

I don't think that is right about "the first 5 numbers being the model number." That doesn't add up here.<br /><br />Anyway, on a search of a site that lists OMC models "1997 and earlier" it would not come up with anything on those numbers.<br /><br />You might try emailing tim@secondwave.cc<br />He has answered some people's questions about looking up motors by serial number.

 

[Specks n Reds]

Re: Evinrude Fastwin 18 hp

 

[Fergulus]

Re: Evinrude Fastwin 18 hp

Thanks alot.<br /><br />The year 1957 fits with my father's memory.<br />Now I can start the task of getting a manual, along with transfering the boat to where I live!