1963 Johnson 75HP - any market for it?

[JOB75HP]

Bought a home which included a 1963 Rinelle in fair shape. The boat is now in the kids sandbox and they love it. I am not a boater yet so I am trying to find out if there is any market for a model number V4AL 15E motor. I live in NE Washington. Condition unknown but I assume that it was running when parked and the cover has been on all the time. Otherwise it will scrap out. Thx.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Probably only important as a keepsake to the fellow who bought it originally from the dealership in 1963 if he/she is still around. However, it was/is a good design, not a gas burner,and I assume that everything associated with it is still there with it and might very well be of interest to many a restorer.

 

[F_R]

I hope the Electramatic remote control and electric junction box & cables are not in the kid's sand box. Those parts are worth as much as the whole rest of the motor. They are part of the motor and are supposed to go with it, but rarely do. People buy these motors then discover they only got half of it.

 

[JOB75HP]

Probably only important as a keepsake to the fellow who bought it originally from the dealership in 1963 if he/she is still around. However, it was/is a good design, not a gas burner,and I assume that everything associated with it is still there with it and might very well be of interest to many a restorer

Per another post the electronic control is with the motor but the remote and cable are in the sandbox.

 

[82rude]

Well theres a new game for the kids.Amature archeologist.

 

[jimmbo]

Per another post the electronic control is with the motor but the remote and cable are in the sandbox.

Electronic control?

The motor is really not worth much without the remote control, junction box, and wiring harness

 

[F_R]

The remote control contains a shift switch that lists for $400--If you can even find one. The junction box contains the voltage regulator and alternator diodes, as well as other goodies. And subject to immersion if the boat fills with water, making demand high for a good one.

 

[Chinewalker]

Concurred - get the controls and wiring from the sandbox boat. Stick a couple blocks of wood in their place for a fill-in "throttle' for the kids to make motor noises with...