Topic: Gambles outboard, Neptune – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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May 16, 2016 at 11:57 pm #4289
Alan Pelot
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I purchased a outboard at an auction yesterday that has a decal that says Gambles. It looks like a Neptune. I remember Gambles hardware stores when I was younger. Can anybody identify the motor or provide some history? I can’t find much information. Alan

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May 17, 2016 at 1:10 am #36645
kevinrude
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In perusing The Old Outboard Book by Peter Hunn, I was able to find this motor in The Back Rack chapter. It is indeed a Neptune product "with a blue and yellow logo on a red fuel tank", per The Old Outboard Book. Interestingly, Mr. Hunn only references a motor called a "100" and opines that it looked like a 1.5 HP model 17A1 which would make it a 1947. While I can’t see your picture clearly, there appears to be a number on the back of the tank. Can you post a picture of that, or tell us what it is?

FYI, Gambles stores were better known for selling Scott-Atwater motors branded "Hiawatha" outboards in the 1950s.
May 17, 2016 at 1:20 am #36646
Alan Pelot
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The number on the decal is "2hp". Yes, the information in the "Old Outboard Book" was the only information I could find also. There are no decals or stamping of 100. Thank you.
May 17, 2016 at 3:00 am #36650
phil-b
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Gale made some Hiawathas as well
May 17, 2016 at 4:45 am #36652
49hiawatha
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Go on E-Bay and look for "Antique Neptune Outboard decals". There is a photo of a restored 2 HP Neptune with the identical decals as your motor. The decals are offered for $16. Gambles sold Neptunes with their label.In 1948 Gambles will have their private label motors built by OMC Gale and labeled Hiawathas…
May 17, 2016 at 11:11 pm #36672
jcrigan
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What is the model number on the rope plate?
May 17, 2016 at 11:41 pm #36674
Alan Pelot
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Model no. 10D2, s/n 32071D2. There is no brand name or manufacture on the rope plate
May 18, 2016 at 12:01 am #36677
49hiawatha
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Why not contact the decal seller who has a restored motor? The decals are still for sale.
May 18, 2016 at 2:52 am #36695
jcrigan
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Looks like it might be a 1940 model. The Muncie-Neptune series model numbers start with a 10A, or a 10B. This was by looking at a website that a couple AOMCI members have up. Type in Muncie-Neptune.com to find the site.
May 18, 2016 at 2:56 am #36696
jcrigan
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Or try Muncie-Neptuneoutboard.com
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