Folding Lightwins

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July 11, 2015 at 1:57 pm #1985
drifter
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Just how rare are the folding 3hp Evinrude Lightwins?

I’ve got a chance to buy one that appears to be in very nice cosmetic condition for $150 (a price much higher than I typically pay for motors).
Just curious.
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July 11, 2015 at 2:00 pm #19851
terriblecj
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That seems fair to me if its in good shape. Does it have it’s case?
July 11, 2015 at 2:03 pm #19852
outboard315
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If you are talking the 1960’s and 70’s versions in running condition they are higher then other motors since they still have a good following with fisherman. That price does not seem too high for a nice motor and they are small and reliable as anything out there if taken care of. Make for a nice backup motor.
July 11, 2015 at 2:34 pm #19857
fleetwin
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These engines are not that rare, although finding one with a good case is a bit tougher.
$150 is a great price for a folder in nice condition with a case.
July 11, 2015 at 3:12 pm #19861
Mumbles
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A 60’s folder in good shape without the case usually go for $200 to $350 in our neck of the woods. One I looked at last year I wouldn’t have payed fifty dollars for. Besides being seized tight, it had missing and broken parts.

http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified- … p_22714880

Here’s a folder with its case on C/L. You can be the judge weather it’s over priced or not.

https://worcester.craigslist.org/clt/5116081517.html
July 11, 2015 at 3:28 pm #19864
The Boat House
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Of Corse condition is everything but if it is as you describe
I would agree with Mumbles evaluation.
It would disappear in 15 minuets at Tomahawk at that price and reappear
on the other side of the strip soon after asking $300.00.
July 11, 2015 at 10:52 pm #19893
legendre
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Someone might find this amusing..

There’s a super-swanky "rustic" resort in Ely, MN called Burntside Lodge. They have a vintage outboard display in the men’s restroom (which I think is awesome), including a very tidy Evinrude folder resting in its original case. It sits on the floor, in the corner, next to an equally tidy 50s Merc
July 11, 2015 at 11:23 pm #19895
hugh
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Heck, that beats looking a magazines in the pooper. 😛
As already mentioned, $150 is a fair price for one in good condition. Some years back a sold I couple on GBay for 2 to 3 hundred.
July 12, 2015 at 9:26 pm #19967
drifter
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Well, I bought the 1966 folder for $100. It was indeed in very nice shape.
Thanks for the replies.
July 12, 2015 at 9:31 pm #19968
terriblecj
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Great deal. Find yourself a case if it doesnt have one and you’ll have a good investment on your hands
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