Early 20's Elto rudder twin

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  • November 3, 2019 at 1:12 pm #186376
    muddog2
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      I restored a Johnson AB-25 this year and got it running thanks to you all here. I guess now that I have finished it I am wanting to do another. A friend of mine has a really nice Elto Rudder Twin that he has gone over. It has good compression and I am thinking I, now that I am hooked, I would love to acquire this motor and do the same. He has taken it completely down, pulled pistons and cleaned the engine. I am wondering what the value might be. He is asking $400 for it. I have pictures on my phone, but can’t download to computer because they are on I cloud. I can text pictures if anyone wants to see the engine. There is a stand included in the deal.
      Thanks for any help, Robert Clark

      November 3, 2019 at 2:38 pm #186378
      chris-p
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        I guess depends on what really nice condition is.

        If the chrome does not need re chroming could very well be worth that, especially with a nice factory stand!

        I attached a pic of one I did last year. I started with very poor chrome and metal, so had to put a lot of hours into it! If I were to do another Ruddertwin, I would pay more for a better example to start with.

        November 3, 2019 at 3:51 pm #186383
        muddog2
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          What hp is the Rudder Twin?

          November 3, 2019 at 5:46 pm #186397
          muddog2
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            The stand is a really nicely made wooden stand. Did they make wood stands?

            November 3, 2019 at 6:09 pm #186404
            chris-p
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              No they would not have made wood factory stands. It will be home made then.

              The model I pictured is a J Model 4hp.

              November 3, 2019 at 6:41 pm #186405
              mercuryman
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                Rudder Twin just sold on Ebay $600 + $146 shipping And it looked bad.

                November 3, 2019 at 7:53 pm #186407
                muddog2
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                  Thanks, Robert

                  November 4, 2019 at 9:40 am #186449
                  squierka39
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                    Wood stands, would need a picture but yes the factory did make wood stands and sold them in the accessory catalogs. I have only seen the pictures in the old catalogs so far.

                    November 4, 2019 at 9:49 am #186451
                    Tubs
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                      A "Boat House Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

                      November 4, 2019 at 4:05 pm #186464
                      wbeaton
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                        I agree with Tubs. $400 is too much for a basket case. If the important bits are in good condition then I would pay a little more for it. Lots of Ruddertwins at Constantine with price tags from $75-200. I paid $200 for a running Ruddertwin at Suter’s meet last month.

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