Would anyone want an Eska 5.5hp Model 1975A

[EskaOwner]

I'm cleaning out my Dad's garage and found this old engine with its operation manual. It probably hasn't run in 10 years. Do people buy these? Would anyone want it? I hate to throw it in the trash. (Atlanta / Lanier area)

 

[mobyjaws]

Re: Would anyone want an Eska 5.5hp Model 1975A

My stepdad had one when I was a kid. I don't ever remember it breaking down. Other than that I don't know much about them. Someone on this site will though. Don't trash it! Even if it doesn't run the manual and parts are worth something to someone. MJ

 

[pecheux]

Re: Would anyone want an Eska 5.5hp Model 1975A

I'm cleaning out my Dad's garage and found this old engine with its operation manual. It probably hasn't run in 10 years. Do people buy these? Would anyone want it? I hate to throw it in the trash. (Atlanta / Lanier area)

I m too far from your place ... but I would LOVE to get my hand on that OB. It's an air cooled engine so if you decide to start it (or try) make sure you use lawn mower type 2 cycle oil (not outboard) because they run real hot in oposite to an outboard that runs on the cool side. Castrol makes such oil available at Walmart. I m sure someone on this board living close to Atlanta will pick it up.

 

[studlymandingo]

Re: Would anyone want an Eska 5.5hp Model 1975A

Without a doubt! Put it on eBay and I'm sure you'll get a pretty good price for it. Wouldn't hurt to clean it up and maybe even fire it up.​

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Would anyone want an Eska 5.5hp Model 1975A

You will be suprised how much you can get on e-bay for it, and also the number of people that will bid on it.
Good Luck with it and welcome to iboats.

 

[jspringator]

Re: Would anyone want an Eska 5.5hp Model 1975A

They are in demand for Portabotes because they are very light for the horsepower produced.

 

[bassboy1]

Re: Would anyone want an Eska 5.5hp Model 1975A

I would recommend throwing it on ebay, but if you were to throw it away, I am in Cartersville, and my dad works in Smyrna, so if it isn't to far from our side of town, we might take it.
But, I would tell ya to throw it on ebay though. You could get a pretty penny for it.