Virtually new 1968 Evinrude value?

[Nipper]

I have a virtually new 1968 Evinrude 6hp Fisherman long shaft.
The original owner purchased this motor in 1968 and suffered a devastating back injury shortly after and it became impossible for him to pull start it. It sat in his garage from then until last year. It has not had one full tank of fuel ran through it. It also has the original red Evinrude 6 gallon fuel tank in perfect condition.

Can anyone here tell me what this might be worth? It is exactly as described, it runs perfect and everything is original. The original prop is in perfect condition.

 

[Chinewalker]

Being that has been run, it doesn't quite have that "never been run" cachet, making it an exceptionally clean, used motor. That said, it might draw $300-$500, depending on where you're located. Also, more than likely it will need a water pump impeller, hoses, and maybe a carb kit, as the rubber bits & gaskets don't really like sitting for almost 50 years. I believe OMC had their coils sorted out by the late 1960s, so the ignition parts may be okay. 1950s coils are typically cracked.

 

[ondarvr]

They were good motors, but so many were sold over the years that they're everywhere, so the prices aren't high. Old outboards don't have much value in the marketplace. I have three of these.

 

[jimmbo]

A collector might want something pristine, but he/she is going to want it cheap.
As mentioned earlier, Hardy ever run doesn't mean good shape internally. It has sat for almost 40 yrs, I doubt the engine was prepped for a long nap. Rusted crank and rod bearings are very possible, as are rings and cylinder walls. Dried out gaskets in the carb, they, the float and fuel lines were not intended for todays ethanol contaminated gasoline. Impeller replacement is a must.

 

[Nipper]

Thanks everyone!

You are right about them being "good motors". I still see plenty of them running and they will likely out live me like they did my Grandfather and my Father. I seriously doubt any new outboards will ever even come close to the track record these things have for longevity and reliability.
I have a small collection of old outboards so I had to have it when I saw it. I didn't really believe the seller until I cleaned 50 years of dust off of it. It started on the third pull.

 

[82rude]

Keep and enjoy.As stated there we tons of those made and still around giving faithful service.I know of at least 10 or more

 

[jimmbo]

Good Luck

 

[Tony T.]

Very nice find, should serve you for many years to come.

Tony

 

[Nipper]

Thanks.... Only problem is it has a really long shaft like it was for a sailboat or a pontoon boat. A bit long for the little Jon boat.

 

[pckeen]

I don't know your level of experience with doing mechanical work on motors....

The comments above, about seals drying out etc. are entirely accurate, but if it starts and runs well, it may not require extensive work. However, I suggest that you change the lower unit oil, as you won't be able to see if there is even any in there, and change it again after a few runs to check for water intrusion. Without dismantling it, you can check for the condition of the fuel lines - are they brittle or still supple?

 

[racerone]

Coils crack on all those magnetos, even in the 1970's models !!