AIR COOLED OMC???'S

[songdog]

Did OMC offer an air cooled 4-5H.P. In the 70's or 80's. I need something to push a canoe without the need for water pick-up to cool.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: AIR COOLED OMC???'S

The air cooled OMC's were Lawnboys. They ran a very large diameter blade but always did better at home than on the water for some reason.<br /><br />Oh, and the Aquabouy. They did OK on the water but werent very fast. It was like they were full of (hot) air.<br /><br />Seriously, I dont remember one. How about the new Briggs and Stratton outboard?

 

[DJ]

Re: AIR COOLED OMC???'S

Dhadley,<br /><br />

 

[seahorse5]

Re: AIR COOLED OMC???'S

Coast Guard requires water cooling in the exhaust. All aircooled outboards have water pump impellers.

 

[bhalsdorf]

Re: AIR COOLED OMC???'S

You could always get something like my old 1946 Lauson. It's 4 cycle and air cooled. And no impeller to change either.

 

[SeaMasterZ@aol.com]

Re: AIR COOLED OMC???'S

Coast Guard requires water cooling in the exhaust. All aircooled outboards have water pump impellers.

How does Briggs and Stratton get around this?