1948 Scott-Atwater

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My Dad purchased a 1948 Scott-Atwater 3.6 hp outboard MANY years ago for $5.00!! We had it running a few years ago and it ran well. I had forgotten about it for quite a few years until I bought a 1962 12' Sea King.

I'm at my Dad's house this week in New York State (Finger Lakes) and couldn't wait to look at it. I had no idea what it was let alone how old it really was. What a nice surprise!! I'm taking it back to Virginia and get it checked out. I want to repaint it and try to find decals for it. It should push the Sea King along just fine.

Any idea what the value could be??

 

[JB]

Re: 1948 Scott-Atwater

Dad bought this outboard "many" years ago?? You want to know the value?

Priceless

 

[coolness]

Re: 1948 Scott-Atwater

So true, JB... Thanks. How fast do you think the S-A will push the Sea King?
(I only weigh 165)

Do you know much about the Scott-Atwaters? I have done some research on them. They were quite popular back in the day.

 

[JimS123]

Re: 1948 Scott-Atwater

I don't believe it will plane the boat - 7 or 8 mph tops is my guess.

The going rate at AOMCI swap meets is between $50 and about $150 depending on condition. Garage sale finds $20-$50. I bought a matched pair of 1952 Scotts last spring at an estate sale - $25 for both of them. One was supposed to be a parts motor but complete, the other a runner. Turned out they both ran.

Rustoleum paint matches perfect. Decals are sold at:

http://www.americanoutboard.com/index.html

 

[coolness]

Re: 1948 Scott-Atwater

Jim - Thanks for the info. I didn't see the decals I would need for the '48. Any other places to look?

Do your motors run well? I hope I can reach 10 mph....

It will be sufficient for those small ponds, etc. Can't wait to get it running and repainted.

 

[JimS123]

Re: 1948 Scott-Atwater

I don't run the Scotts. I have several Johnsons and Evinrudes that I take out every so often and they have been completely gone over and redone.

Call American Outboard Salvage and talk to the lady about your motor. Maybe take a pic of the current decals so she sees what she needs to replace. Actually, my 2 Scotts are '52s, but I restored them with '55 decals. There was only a subtle difference and I don't plan to enter them in a contest anyway.

Also, post a question on the AOMCI board. If anybody knows of decals, I'm sure you'll find them there.

http://www.aomci.org/

(link to "Ask A Member")

 

[coolness]

Re: 1948 Scott-Atwater

Thanks Jim. I will check out the website. The older outboards look cool and sound great. I'll have to post a pic. The decals are either missing or have been painted over on the '48. It's amazing how "up-to-date" the motor looks. It just doesn't look 62 years old!!

By the way, your Scott's look great. Brand new....