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January 30, 2020 at 5:28 pm #193569
I have inherited 5 really old outboard motors and I don’t know much about them. I am wondering if you can help me identify what motors I have, their approximate value and how I can go about selling them. I am in northern California. I have attached photos of the motors and some miscellaneous parts.
Thank you for your time.
Denyse Reed
January 30, 2020 at 5:35 pm #193570We have not received the photos.
January 30, 2020 at 5:46 pm #193572January 30, 2020 at 5:48 pm #193578January 30, 2020 at 5:59 pm #193581The green one that says Elgin is 1950s to early 1960s and 2-5 HP I think. Value is modest, these were sold by Sears. Maybe range of $20-$50. Others may have different opinions. I can’t identify the older motors. But other members will.
January 30, 2020 at 6:56 pm #193602one is a waterwitch.
January 30, 2020 at 6:59 pm #193603First one looks to be a late 1930’s Champion…… may be good for parts. Maybe a $20 motor.
Second one looks like a Sears Water Witch, early 40’s? Kind of rough, but maybe a $40 motor.
Not sure on the third one.
Fourth one may be a early 40’s Neptune. $40 maybe.All prices are my opinion. All common motors in MN, may be worth more in California?
I would try to sell them all in one lump sum, or trade for something you need.Prepare to be boarded!
January 30, 2020 at 9:17 pm #193619Agree on the Champion. The air cooled Elgin is 2hp, made by West Bend (later called Chrysler). One of the few air cooled motors worth a hoot in my not so humble opinion. Actually, they work pretty well.
January 30, 2020 at 9:20 pm #193620The recoil starter and cup in the last picture does not go with that motor. It is a type commonly used on Clintons.
January 31, 2020 at 5:54 am #193635It’s very rare indeed, when any old outboard motor in obviously poor cosmetic condition, is worth much of anything. And asking us club members is not the best indicator of value; as we already have engines that are far more interesting than those. So, our values are going to be very, very low, for sure. We don’t try to low-ball. We just don’t need them. Fixing them up and getting them running is purely a labor of love; a money PIT, usually, unlike car restoration. All that being said, if you just want to flip the motors, I would try listing them on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. You’re somewhat likely to find someone who finds them more interesting. I would try doubling our meager price estimates, to have a realistic chance of selling them. Maybe list the Elgin for $100 and see what happens; as that one doesn’t look too bad. Either way, you are definitely not going to retire on the sales.
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