Dating some motors

[muddog2]

4 motors followed me home today. An Elto Fleet Twin 4335-01244, Evinrude Sportsman 4407-03079, Johnson J-25 108934, and an electric Phantom Husky (electric trolling motor) 03345. When were these motors made?
Thanks, Robert

[bobw]

Not 100% certain, but I believe the 4335 is a 1939-1941 model.
Evinrude 4407 is a 1947 model.
The Johnson J-25 had a production run for several years, but the serial number suggests yours is a 1929 model.
No idea on the Phantom Husky.

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

[muddog2]

Thanks so much. Got 4 motors, stand, and third edition “The Old Outboard Book by: Peter Hunn

A few pictures, Robert

• This reply was modified 4 years, 4 months ago by Mumbles.

[wedgie]

I’d stick to dating women (if I wasn’t married)

[garry-in-michigan]

Your “Old Outboard Book” has the answers to the questions you just asked – 8^D – It’s my most used reference. I have worn out three so far.

• This reply was modified 4 years, 4 months ago by garry-in-michigan.

[lyks2tinkr]

Nice haul of old iron. I believe the Elto Fleetwin is a 1939. I have the same model. It’s a good motor.

[muddog2]

Further research I believe that the Sportsman is actually a Ranger. The serial number is 4407-03079. According to the old outboard book 4407 is a Ranger.

[lindy46]

Sportsman would be 4414,4415, 4416 or 4417.

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