Topic: Should I buy Lauson outboard? – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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June 19, 2015 at 3:38 pm #1792
mike-stroz
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I have a chance to buy this old Lauson motor for $100. The guy says it has good compression and it’s a 1947, 2hp, and air cooled. Just wondering if I should buy it, and what to look out for, as I’m not familiar with these motors.

http://hartford.craigslist.org/bpo/5078783637.html
June 19, 2015 at 3:45 pm #18434
jeff-register
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Why not!! Looks like an unusual cool little motor, No mixing oil. Is this guy watercooled exhaust? Look for an impeller housing down low.
June 19, 2015 at 4:01 pm #18435
chris-p
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I have the exact motor, but have never gotten into it yet. the 4 stroke factor is cool!
June 19, 2015 at 4:26 pm #18438
lotec
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You should go get it! That style is the early Lauson single (1940-47) commonly referred to as the OB-410. (They actually had several model #s but most just use the OB-410 designation) They can usually be coaxed back to life; stuck rings and valves are common but can be freed with patience – most are missing the back motor cover, nice to see it’s still there on this one. They run okay, like every 4-stroke they are most enjoyable at idle up to 1/2 throttle – after that they can be noisy and annoying. No impeller, water cooled only – that exhaust tube can get hot…. 😳
June 19, 2015 at 6:23 pm #18442
mike-stroz
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How much are they worth in running condition? I was thinking of buying it to fix and sell, but if there’s no demand for them, I don’t think I’d want to buy it. My dad doesn’t want any more in the house unless they’re to sell…
June 19, 2015 at 6:38 pm #18443
chris-p
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If you are doing it to make money, that wont happen sorry.
June 19, 2015 at 6:40 pm #18444
mike-stroz
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I’ve made money on others that I’ve sold (Evinrude Elto Pal, Neptune Mighty Mite, Neptune AA2, etc.) but I’m just not familiar enough with Lausons to know if it’s a good enough deal that I can make a couple of bucks on it.
June 19, 2015 at 7:10 pm #18445
wedgie
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Judging by the pictures I don’t think it is worth $100.
June 19, 2015 at 8:34 pm #18449
jcrigan
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I sold one of those last year for $65.00. Didn’t get any other offers. The guy who bought it from me flipped it that same week on ebay for $275.00. Results do vary.
June 20, 2015 at 2:42 pm #18501
The Boat House
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A few years ago a person at Tomahawk
had 2 complete with 2 parts motors all
for $100.00. They disappeared pretty
quick.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Lauson-1940s-1950s-antique-outboard-motor-boat-engine-4-stroke-/181780031285?hash=item2a52ef2735&vxp=mtr
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