Old boat motor ( Evinrude sportwin)

[Fishing-Nut]

Anybody know anything about old boat motors? I have a guy wanting to do some trading with me and he's offered up an old Evinrude 10 hp sportwin motor. I really don't have a use for it, but I looked at the pictures he sent and for some reason I fell in Love with that old time machine. It's in real good shape and he said it runs like a new one. I guess what I'm asking is what are these things worth? And does anyone have any specific info on these motors? Year made ect. I couldn't find much of anything online. I fish a lot but don't have use for the old motor. I might just keep it as a display piece. It's pretty cool looking and I could only imagine the stories the original owner of it could tell about using it. 

[Acebird]

Cover is on ebay for 65.  Here is some video.

[Fishing-Nut]

Ace the Motor I'm talking about looks just like that. I appreciate that video.

[Hops Brewster]

Fish, search the web for availability of the ignition parts like modular plug wire/coils, and maybe carburetor parts like jets.  It may be running perfect now, but it will eventually need to be repaired.  If you're a good wrench monkey you may be able to make 'universal' parts work.

[divemaster1963]

boat motors hold ther value alot. I have seen 60's motors go for as much as 400.00

[Fishing-Nut]

I appreciate the advice y'all. I might just trade the guy....... against my wife's will that is  that old motor is talking to me.

[iddee]

Don't do it. The wife can cook better than the motor. You will regret letting her go when you have to cook all your own meals.

[Fishing-Nut]

You may be on to something idee. She sho can cook. But she sure can fish to.

[sawdstmakr]

Don't do it. The wife can cook better than the motor. You will regret letting her go when you have to cook all your own meals.

Wally,
That sounds like experience speaking.
Jim

[iddee]

Nope, Jim, never have let her go. Come March, it'll be 50 years she's been settin' a great table.   

[sawdstmakr]

That's really nice. We are at 43 years.
Jim

[Acebird]

Nope, Jim, never have let her go. Come March, it'll be 50 years she's been settin' a great table.   

"Bless her heart"  Some women have all the patience. :-)

[iddee]

You got that right, Ace. She's a saint.   

[Acebird]

I am sure ... I don't think it took 50 years though.