What was your first outboard?

[Steve A W]

quote FrankR:

quote AusOB_Collector:

My first one was a 1968 5hp Johnson (Australian edition). Bought it in 2012 for $50 AUD when I was 12. A replacement fuel pump, new ignition (coils, condensers, points etc) and impeller later she ran even if only briefly. Then a good replacement powerhead and she is one of my most reliable motors.

Cheers
BP

Wait a minute, you were 12 in 2012? That makes you 16 now. Is that really true?

I would of never guessed that

Steve A W

Member of the MOB chapter.
I live in Northwest Indiana

[ausob-collector]

Frank and Steve,

Yes I am 16. 😀
An almost photographic memory does help with the recollection of things about many different motors.
I believe my outboarding hobby has been covered so far in the junior section.

Cheers
BP

[reivertom]

quote AusOB_Collector:

Frank and Steve,

Yes I am 16. 😀
An almost photographic memory does help with the recollection of things about many different motors.
I believe my outboarding hobby has been covered so far in the junior section.

Cheers
BP

Man you make me feel old….I have socks older than you…….really, I do!!. :^)

[1946zephyr]

It’s how I made my user name here……. 1946 Zephyr. Model number 4404 sn. 00066

[eltoquad]

A Caille Liberty single. Never owned an outboard until I started to collect them.

[bill-loveland]

Ran one of these with my mom when I was very small:

First motor I ran alone:

[PugetSoundBoater]

Mine was a 1969 Merc 20. On a 10′ GW Invader,bought in 1980. Still got both. I like the looks of the Merc’s back then. I got pretty good at jumping yacht wakes. Fun boat.

"Some people want to know how a watch works, others just want to know what time it is"
Robbie Robertson

[bullie]

The first motor I called "mine" was a Chrysler 8 hp. I am guessing a 60 something. That old motor actually saved my life when I was I was 12 or so. It wasn’t very fast but I know from experience that it will outpace a sasquatch. I wrote down all the details of that little adventure if anyone is interested.

[PugetSoundBoater]

quote Bullie:

The first motor I called “mine” was a Chrysler 8 hp. I am guessing a 60 something. That old motor actually saved my life when I was I was 12 or so. It wasn’t very fast but I know from experience that it will outpace a sasquatch. I wrote down all the details of that little adventure if anyone is interested.

Sounds like you got a good story,a sasquatch chasing you?I for one would like to hear it.

"Some people want to know how a watch works, others just want to know what time it is"
Robbie Robertson

[Anonymous]

First motor was a ’52 Evinrude Fleetwin that my grandfather and father used for duck hunting. I remember about 45 years ago, dad was trying to start it in a 55 gallon drum in the basement. Determine the coils were shot but was told that they were NLA. He buttoned it up and stuck it into a closet where it sat until ’80 when I took it after his passing. So, 36 years later I have yet to restore it but it’s next on my list. I can’t remember how many years ago I found this forum, maybe 20 or so??? Asked about a replacement cover for access to the gas cap and someone was nice enough to give me a replacement. Wish I knew who that was but just a example of the great guys here.
Kirk

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