First, there is the tinkerer or sportsperson who buys an old motor at a yard sale with an eye on. Review by max wawrzyniak since writing the primer on old outboards for duckworks about a year ago, i have received lots of emails from people seeking sources of information on old outboard motors. Meanwhile, take a look at the article by lawrence carpenter captioned the rise and demise of a promising outboard and peter hunns oliver section of the big list from his fine book the old outboard book in our articles section. I grew up on a lake and so was around boats and outboards most of my life. Very unusual is how we classify the outboard jet 200.
As a fiveyearold, hunn was so impressed by the throaty purr of a 35horse evinrude outboard, he became obsessed with engines present, past, and future. Ksearles62 according to peter hunns book the old outboard book your motor is a 194142 5hp western flyer built by gale products. According to the old outboard book, third edition by peter hunn, s. The background of the old kickers is interesting and informative. Ive seen several different variations of them at meets. When dad died i looked for it, but could not find it. The old outboard book by peter hunn 2002, paperback, revised.
Oct 25, 20 ksearles62 according to peter hunn s book the old outboard book your motor is a 194142 5hp western flyer built by gale products. Id like to hear some more comments from folks with. The old outboard book by peter hunn is an excellent overview of the origins of the outboard motor and its development. About the best tool available is peter hunns old outboard book. Your johnson oa65 is listed in peter hunns old outboards book as 1933 year and 2. This is the third edition of peter hunn s classic continues the story of the outboard motor, extending the coverage of u. You could also try keeping an eye on ebay auctions of similar motors but i have found this to be extremely unreliable since the prices fluctuate widely day to day and week to week.
The old outboard book tells the story of the outboard motor, from the earliest days near the end of the nineteenth century through the dawn of the modern outboard. The third edition of peter hunns classic continues the story of the outboard motor, extending the coverage of u. The only complete guide to finding and identifying vintage outboard engines antique outboard motors have a mystique much like vintage cars, and theyre much more affordable. May 16, 2002 the book also includes comprehensive oilmix and spark plug charts for most old outboards.
The best place to find information on the value of old outboards is in peter hunns the old outboard book volume ii. Peter hunns book, the old outboard book, with its wide coverage of all old outboards is used as a basic reference. If the feather craft ranger is rough, then expect that the keel leaks, most do, its fixable. Still included are chapters on the care, simple repair, and operation of old outboards. Not unuusual to see it stuffed under the truck seat as a handy reference library for the active huntergatherer. You could also try keeping an eye on ebay auctions of similar motors but this can be unreliable since the prices for a given outboard have been known to fluctuate widely day to day and week to week. The lone star depends a lot on which model and condition but probably similar to the ranger. Hi, just picked up a used boat that has a evinrude fastwin motor with it. Rodengen the legend of mercury is a coffeetable book with excellent illustrations and a great companion to iron fist. Peter lists motors that are common today to the private labels of days gone by. The video begins in hunn s shop with a bit of history and moves to startingrunning the vintage motor on lake. The old outboard book by peter hunn paperback, 2002 for. Incredible amount of detail about all those kickers from the past, including an appendix with comprehensive modelyear information. The book also includes comprehensive oilmix and spark plug charts for most old outboards.
Reproduced by permission of peter hunn and the mcgrawhill companies. A must for collectors of old outboards, this book is also useful for those who appreciate a bargain. Enthusiasts of vintage outboard motors fall into two categories. This is not an easy question to answer, as it is dependent on many factors such as cosmetic condition, mechanical condition, region, rarity, etc. Emerson harthan of worcester, massachusetts invented the first steam powered outboard motor back in 1887. This book is about some of those rigs and many other makes. The title of this book is the old outboard book and it was written by peter hunn, peter hunn the old outboard book. Without going thru peter hunn s old outboard book, the first 3 cylinder that comes to mind was built by thor. Kop boken the old outboard book av peter hunn isbn 97800783097 hos adlibris. I have the old outboard book by peter hunn, many consider it the bible of outboard collecting. Peter hunn began collecting old outboards after receiving a 1928 johnson for his tenth birthday, and since then he has acquired several hundred. The best place to find information on the value of old outboards is in peter hunn s the old outboard book volume iii. Also excellent but covering all makes of outboards is peter hunns old outboard book, this book is truly the. The old outboard book is enjoyable reading for either the casual outboarder to the avid collector.
Can i use regular gear lube in my pre 1950 outboard lower unit. Also excellent but covering all makes of outboards is peter hunns old outboard book, this book is truly the bible of the antique and classic outboard hobby. May 09, 2010 about the best tool available is peter hunns old outboard book. Where have 2 stroke outboard motors been outlawed answers. The old outboard book by peter hunn 2002, paperback. This site is really for inboard engines but there is some historical info on firestone motors in peter hunns book. Meanwhile, take a look at the article by lawrence carpenter captioned the rise and demise of a promising outboard and peter hunn s oliver section of the big list from his fine book the old outboard book in our articles section. Testing the waters with marine engines with marine engines, farm equipment manufacturers made the leap from the moldboard to the outboard. Just a note my book shows they sold motors from 1946 through 1959 roger. The third edition of peter hunns classic continues. The best place to find information on the value of old outboards is in peter hunns the old outboard book volume iii. Im sure someone has reprints of the firestone manuals. The only complete guide to finding and identifying vintage. From peter hunn s old outboard book i learned that it was made in indianapolis indiana and the company dissapeared not long afterwards.
The book covers the pioneers of the industry like ole evinrude, the third grade educated motor builder who was full of ingenuity. Testing the waters with marine engines farm collector. Im sure many of you would have found the same in that there are numerous outboards brands and models not documented or discussed in peter hunns the old outboard book. Outboard jet oj motors are different from other jet outboards because the jet thrust exits the outboard above the waterline, about at the height of the transom. Since then, he has had the opportunity to amass lots of outboard literature and more than 100 vintage motors.
Peter hunns old outboard book, 3rd edition, has a suggested price guide for old iron. The old outboard book 3 edition by peter hunn paperback. My aim here is to list 3 australian outboards falling in to that category in the hope that some of you may be able to provide information additional to that listed below. And any valuation would depend on the condition of the motor. The video begins in hunns shop with a bit of history and moves to. Peter hunns book says they were marketed in the 1930s. Ten agricultural inventions that changed the face of farming in america. From peter hunns old outboard book i learned that it was made in indianapolis indiana and the company dissapeared not long afterwards.
I looked through my stuff and couldnt find a picture. Several chapters are devoted to the evolution of the outboard and to the history of every specific brand of outboard sold in america from the 1960s back to the. My dad had a book on outboards that was writen by one of his friends. Peter hunn is the author of small engines and outdoor power equipment 3. How can i find out the year and horsepower, as it needs some work. It was my last summer with outboards before going off to the univ.
Published by international marine and in its 3rd edition, this book is available at your public library, local bookseller, and several internet mailorder sources. Hunn is a outboard curator for the thousand islands antique boat museum and is a regular contributor to antique outboarder magazine. Recommended reading antique outboard motor club,inc. The old outboard book published by international marine and in its 3rd edition, this book is available at your public library, local bookseller, and several internet mailorder sources. Antique outboard motor club south florida gator chapter. About the best tool out there to give some idea of value is peter hunns old outboard book. Several chapters are devoted to the evolution of the outboard and to.
You could also try keeping an eye on ebay auctions of similar motors but i have found this to be extremely unreliable since the prices fluctuate widely day to. Peter hunn s old outboard book, 3rd edition, has a suggested price guide for old iron. Nov 30, 2014 the old outboard book author, peter hunn, takes one of his 28 speedsters for a run. I dont know what the suffix m means on the model number. The old outboard book by peter hunn, paperback barnes.
Without going thru peter hunns old outboard book, the first 3 cylinder that comes to mind was built by thor. The old outboard book peter hunn haftad 97800783097. This is not an easy question to answer, as it is dependent on many factors. The third edition of peter hunn s classic continues the story of the outboard motor, extending the coverage of u.
From the publisher peter hunn began collecting old outboards after receiving a 1928 johnson for his tenth birthday, and since then he has acquired several hundred. Ive got a johnson and an evinrude of the same horsepower. This is the third edition of peter hunns classic continues the story of the outboard motor, extending the coverage of u. I actually found your web site using a search for information about old outboards and i did find a site for british seagull. I saw an advertisement for a book entitled, the old outboard book, by peter hunn, the latest version 1994. Help me identify this vintage outboard smokstak antique. Mcgrawhill makes no representations or warranties to the the accuracy of any information contained in the material, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Peter hunn author of small engines and outdoor power. The old outboard book author, peter hunn, takes one of his 28 speedsters for a run. The grill being cracked or broken really lowers the value of an eclipse. Our local scott dealer, dave rogan, who always wanted to outrun me, showed up at the.
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