What was the first outboard you owned?

[nightstalker]

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Wow, I never heard of some of these outboards, I though my National Pressure Cooker was an oldie.<br />Stalker

 

[scotty c]

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1974 50 hp merc- 4 banger<br />good old motor, ran it till it died<br />and actually liked it so much i had a <br />re-build done, but it never ran the same<br /><br />i was lucky though, the guy that did the job<br />agreed that it did not run worth a #@%^&<br />and he gave me the money back !<br /><br />there are some happy endings !

 

[Twidget]

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My first motor was an electric trolling motor that my Dad got for me when he went to Viet Nam. It was on a 10ft aluminum john boat.<br /><br />The first one I bought myself was an early 70's 65hp Evinrude. My Dad had a boat sink at the dock during a storm and bought a replacement boat. His 85 Evinrude was still good, so he sold me the 65 off his replacement boat.

 

[BF]

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When I was a kid, our family's first motor was a 3 hp air cooled McCollough (sp?) to push a 12' aluminum... was loud, tempermental and vibrated like crazy (hand would go numb from holding it).. but was mucho better than oars.<br /><br />Went from there to 7.5 Eska, then a 9.9 Merc (our first "real" motor... was like Mercedes compared to the others).<br /><br />Went through a few bigger motors on runabout (also as a kid)... <br /><br />First motor I bought with my $$$ was the V150 merc that I still have 20ish years later. Have bought or been given several OMC's 25hp and less. None newer than an '82.<br /><br />When I talked to insurance co. about coverage for boats/motors, she asked what I had. I gave her the list..... (6 OB's, 5 boats, 2 canoes) long pause.... "are you an outfitter?" No. "do you rent these out?" No. They're for my use. another long pause. I say, "did I mention I like boats & motors?"<br /><br />I do better at finding stuff than parting with it.

 

[nightstalker]

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I'm surprised at all the responses this thread got. It's interesting how fondly we remember our old engines. Nothing bad to say about any of them. <br />Stalker

 

[EZLoader]

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1966 Evinrude 40 HP Big Twin (w/no generator - big mistake - battery died often - had to take the cover off, wrap and pull a starter rope).

 

[timmathis]

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1956 1.5 rude, I think it is still in a barn at mama's.

 

[what66]

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mine was a 45hp sears came on a 14ft runabouht.<br />never had it on the water but it did run.

 

[JasonJ]

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James, I really liked that Homelite, it sipped gas, ran well, always started. The only problem I had with it was when the lower unit gears lost a few teeth. Easy fix though, I ordered new gears from a guy in Cali and had her running again. I replaced it with the 85 horse Merc 2 stroke because I got a kickin' deal on the Merc, and it nearly doubled my top speed. Fuel economy was acceptable with the Merc as long as I stayed out of the throttle. The people I sold the boat to use it as a wakeboard boat, seems to do fine.

 

[johnnythehat]

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Early - mid? 1970's Archimedes Penta 3cyl 55Hp. The local guy who had the dealership for parts was horribly expensive, which was a bit of a shame as my motor seemed to spend half it's life in his workshop. Also have a 1965 Seagull 5Hp (approx) - beautiful old motor, real classic. Can't bring myself to sell it even though I've got two brand new motors on the boat now. I just set it up and run it in a drum every now and then for fun. Is that a bit sad? <br />Some history of outboards... http://web.telia.com/~u53305493/utomborde.htm

 

[Mercury140-I6]

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My parents first outboard was a Mark 78A, then a 67 650, then a 69 1250. I got that motor and boat when I got my licence. Used it till 88 when I was pulling my brother and noticed that each time he cut the wake, the back bench moved forward about an inch +. I towed it home and started looking for a boat for the Merc. I got a 88 Chris Craft Cavalier (17') and mounted the 1250 on it. In 93 I was boating/skiing at Trinity Lake in Northern CA and sucked a reed valve on #5 Cylinder. Didn't really notice till I slowed down at the other end of the lake. It idled a little rough. It was the last day there so when we got back to the campground we put it on the trailer and took it home. In 95 I was transfered to Seattle, WA. and got a Jolly Rodger boat with a 1250. The next Summer I waqs running around Lake Washington and as I was nearing where I launched it it slowed down to about 2000 RPM, and that was as fast as it would go. Took it to a mechanic near by and he had it for 4 MONTHS and wasn't able to figure out why. The actual guys working on it didn't speak english. I finally asked him of all the Mercs he had in the shop, which of them ran. He said I had a choice of a 90 or a 1500. Guess which one I got.....Yep, the 1500 (First outboard I had with Power Trim). In 97 I got a 1996 Glastron GS160 without a motor, drove 10 miles and got a 79 Merc 115. Used that for a few years when I had the oppertunity to get a 140 power head installed on the 115 mid tower. That is what I have today and it flies.<br /><br />Craig

 

[steamboatwilly]

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JasonJ,,,Here is that web site.It has some good reading.http://www.4cyclemarine.com/

 

[AguaSki]

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My first and current motor is a 1978 Johnson 140 hp V4. So far so good.

 

[dheitman62]

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My first was a 1968 Johnson SC-10 1 /2 hp kicker. I built a little side mount out of a milk crate and used it on my canoe. Very tippy, but I loved that little motor.

 

[Bob_VT]

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Welcome to iboats.

Perhaps you have noticed but this thread is OVER 5 years old. Normally we leave these threads as a reference in the archives and do not reply or drag them up UNLESS you are the original poster of the thread.

We welcome everyone to iboats since everyone has an opinion or advice to share.

Once again Welcome!

 

[Zach b]

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im a young man and i got a 1953 johnson sea horse passed downed to me never used but i thinking i might put some money into it and mabey use it. or dose any one know if that motor worth any thing?

 

[JB]

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Don't know how I missed this thread the first time around. It is one of those RARE threads that are timeless, I think. With apologies to Bob_VT. . . .

I fished my first 23-24 years from shore or from a boat powered by me.

My first (and best ever) outboard was a Johnson JW-13 of about 1957.

 

[stupiddog]

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A 7.5 hp air cooled Gamefisher. What a stubborn, loud piece of junk...... Man, I loved that engine! It took my nine year old self on many an adventure! Too many years ago...

 

[pecheux]

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I'll never forget that 1968 Evinrude 4 hp ... and wish I still had it.

 

[Bass Buster One]

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Pony, I got ya beat there. The first motor I purchased was a 2005 Mercury 25 electric start, long shaft!!!.......Gotta admit, though, I've used many different motors while growing up. Earliest one had to be a sixties vintage 4.5HP Johnson on a Jon boat. I remember being grounded for taking her out of the cove! Whoa!!!