Hi all,
I love vintage machines, owning two 1975 Honda 4 cylinder motorcyles, a 1963 Evinrude 28HP big twin, and my daily driver, 1984 Dodge Rampage. So I know about points and condenser ignition systems, how to adjust valves, and the wonders of 2 stroke operation. I am looking for a small, lightweight motor to push my 16' canoe around some nice ponds in my part of Maine. After some research I have identified a few candidates for consideration and am looking for opinions or suggestions on motors I may have overlooked. Here is my short list in order of preference, 1951-1954 Martin 20, Evinrude 3.5HP (I had one of these, a 1952, but returned it to the original owner when he asked for it back), Elgin 1.25HP (I think this was the 1947 or so), and finally an ESKA air cooled 3HP from about 1961 or so. I think that some of the Sears motors were rebranded ESKA's, there is one on Ebay right now for $100 with the famous, "runs good, carburetor leaks gas".
Anyway, appreciate your thoughts suggestions, and any leads on the Martin 20...
I love vintage machines, owning two 1975 Honda 4 cylinder motorcyles, a 1963 Evinrude 28HP big twin, and my daily driver, 1984 Dodge Rampage. So I know about points and condenser ignition systems, how to adjust valves, and the wonders of 2 stroke operation. I am looking for a small, lightweight motor to push my 16' canoe around some nice ponds in my part of Maine. After some research I have identified a few candidates for consideration and am looking for opinions or suggestions on motors I may have overlooked. Here is my short list in order of preference, 1951-1954 Martin 20, Evinrude 3.5HP (I had one of these, a 1952, but returned it to the original owner when he asked for it back), Elgin 1.25HP (I think this was the 1947 or so), and finally an ESKA air cooled 3HP from about 1961 or so. I think that some of the Sears motors were rebranded ESKA's, there is one on Ebay right now for $100 with the famous, "runs good, carburetor leaks gas".
Anyway, appreciate your thoughts suggestions, and any leads on the Martin 20...