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    Old School Outboard -- Overhauled Enough to Run

    Killed 2 hours on a Sat Morning Watching These. Thought Don and other's may appreciate. Sorry if "off topic." Amazing how far we have come. Oh, and sorry, no S/N available (, JK Don, I know why you always ask...)



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    Brings back some memories for sure.


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    Oldest motor I had was a 12 H.P. Buccaneer made by OMC. I do not know what year it was but had to be old. It had the fuel tank built into the cowl. Tiller steer with direct drive with no neutral or reverse. The throttle was a lever on the front of engine that slid from one side to the other to increase or decrease speed. Worst thing was it would only fire up at 2/3 rd to 3/4 th throttle. Can you imagine standing up facing the stern of a wooden rental boat while pulling the rope recoil starter and hanging on when it fired. You best have it pointed in a safe direction when it cranked cause that baby was taking off. Paid $60 for it in 1965 or 66. Hauled it to fishing camp in the trunk of my car.
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