Topic: Lightwin Yachtwin ? – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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April 10, 2015 at 5:32 pm #1153
wiscoboater
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On the old Evinrudes from the 50’s to 60’s what is the difference between a Yachtwin and a Lightwin? Is it just the name and paint job, or is there more to it?
April 10, 2015 at 5:36 pm #13666
lotec
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The Lightwin has the weedless lower unit – the Yachtwin has a right angle lower unit. This corresponds to the JW and JH over on Johsnon. Also the Yachtwin/JH did not come about until the early 1960s.
April 10, 2015 at 5:39 pm #13667
cajuncook1
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Lightwin had the weedless gearcase great for small boats and fishing.

Yachtwin had the right angle gearcase used on sailboats for getting out to open water from the docks.

Basically the same motor from the exhaust house on up, except maybe different decalsand such.
April 10, 2015 at 7:28 pm #13673
wiscoboater
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http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/boa/4970133301.html
What is this then? Light or Yacht?
April 10, 2015 at 7:32 pm #13674
wedgie
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quote wannabe outboard guy:

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/boa/4970133301.html
What is this then? Light or Yacht?

That is a 7.5 hp Fleetwin. I would grab that one in a second 😉 . Wonder if it includes the stand ?
April 10, 2015 at 7:43 pm #13675
wiscoboater
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http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/boa/4962406194.html
Here’s another sweetie for ya’ Wedgie. I’m hoping to bring this one home tomorrow. I just LOVE those weedless lowers!
April 10, 2015 at 7:47 pm #13676
wedgie
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Wish I were closer!
April 10, 2015 at 8:40 pm #13678
joecb
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I believe that the Yachtwin came with a lower pitch prop, intended for pushing a large displacement hull boat. The motor that I have has a 4-1/2 P X 8" dia. – three blade prop.

Joe B
April 10, 2015 at 8:44 pm #13679
chinewalker
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Many of the Yachtwins I’ve seen were also set up for remote fuel tank, too, with a fuel pump and fitting on the cowling.
April 10, 2015 at 9:17 pm #13680
wiscoboater
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http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/boa/4972430166.html
Here’s a yacht with a weedless lower…. Frankin motor?
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