Sea King Motor ID.

[Tubs]

I bought a group of motors recently.
One of them "All or Nothing" deals.
This was one of them. It had the
remains of a Sea King decal but no
numbers that I could find on it. It
was a 2 cylinder but likely no more
than 3 hp. I didn’t have room for all
of them so I gave a few away this
being one of them. This is the only
picture I have. I thought one day I
would run across one but as yet that
haven’t happened. On the back of the
gas tank it has what looks like one
half of a hinge and I’m really curious
as to its purpose. I did find these
pictures of what looks like larger hp.
model on the internet but no
explanation of what it is. Surely
someone here is into these and can
tell me about this "Rare" or more likely
"Motor of little interest".

A "Boat House Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

[kees]

.
talking about the one on the stand…
I put my money on a Montgomery Ward "Sea King " form the mid or late 40ties , 5 horse
so that one in your truck is not more than 3 hp
looks like an Evinrude clone but the Viking name is also spinning in my head
strange model btw
other ideas, to correct me please, are welcome here 😎
.

[patrickz]

Single clamp? I had one that looked like that. It was an Evinrude-built Sea King 3.3hp from 1940 or 41 if I recall correctly.

[jcrigan]

I have one like that. Model 378/8823, 3.3hp. Built bewteen 1941-1942. The lower on mine is different though. May be that is a model 371/373, 5hp. #8816 or 8817

[Tubs]

quote John C:

I have one like that. Model 378/8823, 3.3hp. Built bewteen 1941-1942. The lower on mine is different though. May be that is a
model 371/373, 5hp. #8816 or 8817

What is the deal with the hinge type
deal on the rear of the tank.
Have any pictures?

A "Boat House Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

[garry-in-michigan]

I believe that was just a styling feature to differentiate it from other models. Holes in the corners were frequently used for remote steering. . . 🙂

[Mumbles]

It looks like a pin goes thru it so could it be used for securing the motor to a matching bracket on a wall during storage or for securing it to a truck bed or running board while transporting? If so, it would sure save the doors paint from getting scratched.

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[Buccaneer]

Mumbles,
Your mention of the "hinge" like affair on the back of your Wards
sounded familiar, and I finally remembered to look in my
collection. I find one with the same hinge like apparatus.
Mine has a heavy wire attached to it in a "bail shape",
obviously used for a handle, but I have no idea if the wire is
original. Anyway, mine is a……
1946 Wards Sea King 3.3 hp, single cylinder, 64EA-9008A.

Prepare to be boarded!

[Tubs]

quote Buccaneer:

Anyway, mine is a……
1946 Wards Sea King 3.3 hp, single cylinder, 64EA-9008A.

Where is the S# on yours.
Could you post some pictures of
yours or possibly email them to me
at
old.days@yahoo.com.

A "Boat House Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

[Buccaneer]

Tubs, will take some photos tomorrow and see if I can
find the serial number location. I have all my outboards
cataloged, so I know if has a number some where!

Prepare to be boarded!

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