Evinrude Fastwin values?

[daveh77]

I have the chance to acquire 4 of these 1950's Evinrude Fastwins, unknown condition, all close to the same but I don't have numbers off the other 3. Stored since 2008 or before.
Just wondering what kind of value they might have?
I see similar on ebay for parts around $100, running for $500-600.
Are those realist numbers? Is there much demand for them whole or as parts?
Worth fixing for myself for 12' to 16' fishing skiff?
Reason for asking here is twofold:
1> knowledge base is amazing and greatly appreciated
2> I have learned a lot here already so if anyone here is interested in them, I would want them to go here first.
Any info or suggestions are very welcome.
Thanks, Dave

 

[racerone]

These motors are not all that valuable to the public.-------That is because most shops refuse to work on them.-----Those that know how to fix them have a bunch already !----Labour at a big shop is the problem.------If you find enthusiasts in your area ( members of AOMCI ) they may help you.----Your location?

 

[matt167]

If they are not locked up with good compression, you can just about fix them with a hammer and a screwdriver and a few wrenches. The parts are available to keep them going.. A marine mechanic may not want to work on it, just as you wouldn't take a 1957 Chevrolet into the dealer for a tune up.. You will find someone who will work on them, probably a small engine mechanic or handyman type person.

My area would bring about $100 each, complete but not locked up and not running, and I could search facebook marketplace just about any day of the week during the boating season to get one for around that.

 

[tpenfield]

I think that they are a tough sell because of the age. So, the 'market' is only folks who collect those style outboards or need them to go with a classic wooden boat restoration.

Most folks looking for a general purpose small outboard are going to pass those over in favor of something much newer. Listing/asking prices are jusat that . . . asking.

 

[cc67]

After you replace the coils and sparkplug wires, rebuild the carb and reseal the lower unit, you'll have a couple hundred or so in it so I wouldn't give more than that for one to begin with.

 

[daveh77]

Thanks, much appreciated. Just about what my guess was.
I'm in Eastern Washington, TriCities, West Richland. Boat crazy area with the Columbia River. Mostly high dollar wakeboarding or welded aluminum fishing. Don't see too many vintage anything out there.
The old guy who collected these only had a 1950s or 60s 12' riveted aluminum skiff that I am going to pick up today. These seem kinda heavy for that?

I'm hoping the Tohatsu 9.8 or the Ev 5.5 will work for the skiff and one of the Sears 7.5 for the cataraft.
I can probably pick these up for cheap, just debating if it's worth the grief from the 'boss'.
Cheers, Dave

 

[racerone]

Those old fastwins are actually not that heavy.

 

[Crosbyman]

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after you do one you get to love them and look for more then the boss shows up in your workshop...