1975 Evinrude Fisherman 6 hp - For sale

This is my '75 6 hp Evinrude Fisherman. This one is about as good as they get. It is all original and unrestored, and as close to brand new as possible without being NOS. This one came to me in a bundle deal with my 1977 Seagull Silver Century and a 1965 Evinrude Yachtwin 3 hp.

It is an alternate firing twin, with external ignition coils. It is equipped with points and condenser ignition. Just a few years later OMC went to cdi ignition in their outboards.

The petrol comes from an external tank and is delivered to the carburetor by an impulse fuel pump. The carburetor has an adjustable low speed needle but fixed high speed needle.

The Fisherman has a regular F-N-R gearbox that drives a two blade propeller. It also features a 6 volt power outlet for powering lanterns and such on the boat.

As the title says, this one is for sale, as I have to start selling off some of my collection. More pictures are of course available and sensible offers are welcome.

Power outlet

Not usually taking pics of the inside of the engine cover, but when did you last see one this clean and spotless?

Ongoing projects: 1969 Kiekhaefer Mercury Merc 200 20 hp

I have decided to start a new series of posts on this blog. This series is called ongoing projects. I don't think the title needs any further explanations.

I, just like any other engine collector and restorer, have engines that fit into several different categories. Running engines that need no work, minor projects that need some service work and such, and long time projects. Some even have a so called some day-category, which contains projects that are going to be addressed some day.

Ongoing projects contains engines that need more work than others and doesn't have to keep a timeschedule per se. Of course I'd like to finish any project as soon as possible but I've realized that time is not on my side every day.

Anyway, on to the first engine of this series. This is a 1969 Kiekhaefer Mercury Merc 200 20 hp. This one is in a very rough shape at first glance, but underneath all the dirt and grime is a real diamond in the rough to be found. 

The engine is seized from sitting at the moment, but I have it soaking in wd-40 as we speak so it should free it right up. 

The engine is complete part wise, all that is missing is the prop (no big deal) and the chrome plated face plate. If anyone has got one, give me a heads up! 

This engine is probably going to need new coils, condensers, points, impeller, all new main gaskets, plus a carburetor cleaning. Then I'll have to decide what to do about the cosmetics. Right now, I figure I'm going to gice the paint job a real good rubbing to see what can be saved. Otherwise I'll probably have to paint and apply new decals. 

1977 Johnson Seahorse 25 hp

Big news from the Petrolists workshop: for the first time, an engine has been sold! Previously I've just been acquiring new engines but it got to the point when I realised that I had to let some engines go. After running out of storage space and time to tinker with them all, I new something had to be done. After serious consideration I came to a decision about which engines to sell. This was the first one to go. It is a 1977 Johnson Seahorse 25 hp, model number 25BA77H. It is in an overall good, all original condition. It has got some scratches and dings but hey, it is 38 years old!

It seemed to go to a good home and I wish the new owner good luck and happy boating!

Note the dirty finger prints. Ha!

Engine related acessories

I have found that when collecting something, you always collect not only the main thing, but also things related to them.

Sometimes original acessories raise the value of collector items and sometimes not. For me personally, it just makes the item more collectable. Nothing floats my boat as finding something original belonging to the engine..be it trivial as the gas tank, or an original receipt of purchase or owners manual. Usually these things get lost over the years. I also love stories around the engines, so usually when talking to the seller/donor I always try to get him/her to tell me as mush as possible of its history.

Here are some things that I have gotten with my engines. I'll start off with the original owners manual for my Evinrude Sportwin 10 hp. The manual is in Finnish and is in a really good shape.

My engine was bought brand new from Ab Haldin & Rose Oy in Pietarsaari.

Next up is the original, English, owners manual for my 1977 Seagull.

And here is the Finnish one that also came with the engine

Original Seagull combination spanner and spare prop springs

All these parts came in this awesome Seagull plastic folder.

Original tool roll for my 1970 Yamaha P250

And here is a fantastic plastic bag with ads for Chrysler Marine