is this freebee worth it?

[gokart83]

I can go and get this motor for free but it is a 6 hour trip. The story is his dad passed and he is cleaning out his dads garage. he says his dad was very meticulis about things and probably stored it correvtly but does not know why he stored it. Ive figured out that it is a 62-63 Johnson Super Sea Horse Electromatic. This was the biggest motor they made those years. So watcha think? Should I find an old boat to put this on for fun or is the parts/whole motor worth anything to collecters? Or is this an old problematic not worth fooling with motor?

 

[gokart83]

Re: is this freebee worth it?

Sorry, Messed up attaching pics the first time.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: is this freebee worth it?

6 hours 1 way? Price of gas nowadays that's not a Free motor. If it has all the controls, Throttle, Starter, Electric shifter (its an electomatic and they have very specific and unique shifters that you cannot buy anymore.) If it's all there and it all works then they are a pretty good motors and it might be worth 3-4 tanks of gas to go get it. But then you have to find a boat to put it on....Hmmm not sure if I'd mess with it unless you just really want a project. Really not collector value. In fact, a lot of guys think the Electromatics were problem motors due to the electric shift. They worked great if maintained properly.

 

[andgott]

Re: is this freebee worth it?

They are great motors as long as it was maintained properly, the selectric shift can give trouble, But when they work right and are maintained properly, they are fine.

As for 'collectors value', not much, unless you find one of us nutcases that needs a vintage motor to put on their vintage boat, but even then it's not worth THAT much... A few hundred if it's a strong runner. You can part it out, and sell parts on E-Bay- There is usually some demand. All in all, I'd make the drive to get it, if it were me.

Check to see if it has controls, and the electrical box- They are worth more than the motor

 

[gokart83]

Re: is this freebee worth it?

he did say that all the controls are there and it is about 6 hours rond trip, or 9 hours with me running my mouth too much as i tend to do. I guess it will depend on how board i get one weekend!

 

[ENSIGN]

Re: is this freebee worth it?

If you scrap it out you still can't pay for the gas.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: is this freebee worth it?

Let's see...free antique motor, and a road trip to boot. Go for it. Throw in some refreshing adult beverages and a hot chick and it's the perfect equation for fun. What are you waiting for?

 

[bajaunderground]

Re: is this freebee worth it?

Let's see...free antique motor, and a road trip to boot. Go for it. Throw in some refreshing adult beverages and a hot chick and it's the perfect equation for fun. What are you waiting for?

Don't "B" Horror movies start out something like this?

 

[ajgraz]

Re: is this freebee worth it?

Just one man's opinion, but I would not take a free syncho-lectric shift motor if the guy delivered it to me.

 

[nwcove]

Re: is this freebee worth it?

Just one man's opinion, but I would not take a free syncho-lectric shift motor if the guy delivered it to me.

i would take any free motor if it was delivered!!!

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: is this freebee worth it?

Don't "B" Horror movies start out something like this?

Depends on who's driving...oh to be young and jaded again. Worse case scenario is he gets a free powerhead out of the deal.