I just bought a 1976 Evinrude 15 hp, boat and extra tanks. Too much?

[Grandpa Mike]

Since my son and I got involved in restoring his 1960 Marc Boroda & 40 hp Evinrude twin...I've been eating, sleeping and dreaming boats, motors and fishing. I found an ad and responded to it for a '76 Evinrude 15hp, 13 foot aluminum V-hull and extra fuel tanks. The whole enchilada for 175.00. The engine runs and the guy selling it doesn't know boats & motors. I figure I couldn't go wrong for the money. I LOVE tinkering and restoring all things mechanical.

Also, since I'm basically retired and would fish in a mud-puddle if I thought I could catch something........I just thought I couldn't go wrong. It's getting old having to fish from the bank and since I drive an antique pick-up with an 8-ft flatbed, I figure I could toss the boat on the truck and go.

Maybe it's a bit early to ask if this was a nit-wit move on my part (haven't seen it yet, only pictures), I just had a hard time passing it up.

Thoughts on the 'Rude 15hp ? The 40 HP my son owns has really been cake to work on and if it's little brother the 15 is anything like the big-twin,...I think I'll have done good.

 

[82rude]

Re: I just bought a 1976 Evinrude 15 hp, boat and extra tanks. Too much?

just sold recently same motor for 350. no tank no boat no nothing ,you did good.

 

[nwcove]

Re: I just bought a 1976 Evinrude 15 hp, boat and extra tanks. Too much?

id jump on that deal all day long. in my local, the boat alone would sell for $500 even if its beat up and leaking like a basket!!

 

[V153]

Re: I just bought a 1976 Evinrude 15 hp, boat and extra tanks. Too much?

You got robbed! I wouldn't given more than $174.99 for it ...?

 

[Grandpa Mike]

Re: I just bought a 1976 Evinrude 15 hp, boat and extra tanks. Too much?

All right then guys, I'm really stoked about this deal. and BTW V153 , I think I'll spring for the .01 Funny though!


I'm going to pay for, and pick up this boat & motor tomorrow. I looked up the engine model number, 15604A, and it comes back as a 1976 15 hp unless I read it wrong. Just for grins I've been looking up tune-up parts, w/pump impeller etc... and it seems to be a bit of a tricky year.

Here are the pics I have from the seller:

 

[dkonrai]

Re: I just bought a 1976 Evinrude 15 hp, boat and extra tanks. Too much?

thats a killer deal. i have the same motor, but my case is leaking. so i parted out the motor. looks like a great deal.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: I just bought a 1976 Evinrude 15 hp, boat and extra tanks. Too much?

Looks like an Alumacraft. We have one that's very similar. We used it with a 4HP for a couple years which pushed it just fine. I bought an '85 15HP for it last year (for $600!) and now it hauls butt. You got a heck of a deal. Here's video of ours running MVI_2256.mp4 Video by ezmobee | Photobucket

 

[64osby]

Re: I just bought a 1976 Evinrude 15 hp, boat and extra tanks. Too much?

Looks like an awesome deal.

The next thing you will want to find is a trailer. Hopefully you're able to score a great deal on that too.