Sears & Roebuck "Water Witch"

[V153]

Finally got my hands on my Dads old Water Witch. Ser # 571-10. Believe it's 2 1/2 hp. Been in the family forever, think it was my Granpappy Jacks to begin with. Sorry no pics, camera took a dump. Will post some asap. But motor has aluminum bullet tanks port & starboard of the flywheel, starboard for fuel & port for oil. Look like airplane drop tanks, very cool.

Anything anybody can tell me about this brand would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


Doug

 

[F_R]

Re: Sears & Roebuck "Water Witch"

Mae West motor. Ongoing joke is none of them ever ran.

Looks like you are in Venice. If you want to come up to Sarasota for a looksee, you can read the Waterwitch story in my "The Old Outboard Book" by Peter Hunn. Send me a PM.

Um, are you sure about that gas/oil tank setup?

 

[V153]

Re: Sears & Roebuck "Water Witch"

Um, are you sure about that gas/oil tank setup?

Hey gimme a break, I haven't seen the motor in years! Heh heh heh. Yes, upon further inspection they are both fuel tanks. Which feed premix into the carb via a "Y" fitting. (What was I thinking? Duhh.)

 

[carholme]

Re: Sears & Roebuck "Water Witch"

571.10 S10001 - S28026 Opposed Twin 2.5 1 Made by Kissel (1937)

From here:

http://www.discount-marine-parts.com/ob_waterwitch_1.html

http://www.discount-marine-parts.com/ob_waterwitch.html

Gerry

 

[V153]

Re: Sears & Roebuck "Water Witch"

I knew it was old, had no idea it was that old. This one isn't mine but here's what it looks like: Mine looks much better btw.

 

[IamCanadian]

Re: Sears & Roebuck "Water Witch"

That is one cool lookin motor! Are you sure the tanks are not rocket boosters?

 

[V153]

Re: Sears & Roebuck "Water Witch"

Designed by renowned industrial designer Raymond Loewy. Same guy that dreamed up the origional Coca-Cola bottle.

 

[coolbri70]

Re: Sears & Roebuck "Water Witch"

i like it, has that retro teardrop crome thing going, look good on an old polished up tin boat