I need help with value of Evinrude Outboards

[Sharon100]

Please, I hope I don't offend anyone by knowing nothing, but I am trying to help a 94-year-old man sell the stuff in his father's garage. There are four Evinrude outboards, and I know nothing of their value. A gentleman who expressed interest will be calling back on Friday. I have searched the internet, but everytime I hit Evinrude, it tells me there are no Evinrudes at this time. His father sold Evinrudes between the late 40's to mid 60-s. Two of these outboards I am told never hit the water. Three are on motor stands, and three have unused five-gallon marine gas tanks and lines. One is a 7.5 HP Fleetwin; another is an 18 HP Fastwin; and the third is a 28HP Speeditwin with a certifed 45 RPM by the O.B.C. One is laying on top of a cabinet, it is smaller than the 7.5 horse, but I could not see the size. I assume since a box of new propellers is sitting next to it, that it needs a new propeller. There are other unused tagged parts, either to Evinrudes or Pontiacs. I haven't gotten that close. I do not know the value of the tanks or the outboards. What is the lowest I should accept. I don't want to lowball the elderly guy I am trying to help, but I truly am at a loss. Please I just need a value. We live in Paw Paw, Michigan, and I can be contacted at this site or my regular e-mail address atsorry email address not allow TD In advance thank you for any assistance.

Sharon

 

[MushCreek]

Re: I need help with value of Evinrude Outboards

It's really hard to put a value on motors without seeing them, and without knowing the age. The 7.5 and 18 could be anywhere from 50's to 60's; the 28 is either mid 60's, or much later Evinrude had a 28 SPL. As for value, they could be worth anything from $10 to $500 or more, depending on age, condition, and your local market. If two of them are actually new, and have never been used, they might bring a lot of money, although they would need work to get running. A motor sitting that long needs ignition parts, a carb kit, and a water pump at the very least, IF the powerhead is not rusted internally. You can see why it's hard to place a value! Your best bet is to post the model numbers- we can determine a year from that. Posting pictures will help, too. You can look on ebay and see what motors similar to the ones being sold are actually selling for. Location is a factor, too. I live in FL, and will pay a lot more for a vintage motor than someone in the midwest will, because they're much harder to find here in good condition. Salt water is incredibly destructive, so those of us who live near the salt have a hard time finding clean motors. I know I haven't been much help- but you've got some research to do.

 

[McGR]

Re: I need help with value of Evinrude Outboards

Many of the 50's & 60's vintage Evinrudes are still kicking and more common than you might think. As stated by MushCreek the value of these vintage motors generally top out at about $500. However, you say some of these motors have never seen water. This is a whole different story. Basically, you'd be selling brand new vintage motors. In this case you may be able to get up to a few $1000 for them. Who knows, maybe even more if you find the right collector.

It is hard to make blanket statements regarding these motors without all the details. It would be awesome if you could post a few pics.

 

[Big Keepers]

Re: I need help with value of Evinrude Outboards

If there is no rush to sell them then post the motors on Ebay and let the bidders determine the price. See if Kelly's Blue book or some other site can give you a starting point. I know my cousin in Maine bought a used '59 Evinrude Lark 35hp for about $350 I think.

 

[jdsgrog]

Re: I need help with value of Evinrude Outboards

Please, I hope I don't offend anyone by knowing nothing,

That's what this site is here for. There are a lot of people here who are willing to help and everyone who is willing to help does so because they themselves have probably been in the same boat.

Definitely what others say is right. I would hold off on ebay until you get a good idea of how much the motors can be potentially sold for. Older outboards in good running condition will usually sell from $250-$500 (possibly more). The fact that two have never seen water may actually be worth a lot more. I saw a '67 33hp that sold on ebay that was still in the box being sold for well over $1000. Below is a website of a online outboard dealer that sells used and restored outboard motors. They are retail prices and are fully restored useable outboards, but it'll give you an idea.

http://smalloutboards.com/antiques.htm

You figure the cost you can sell them for in mint and running condition will be about 50-80 percent of these prices. If not mint, but running, about 30-50 percent. It really depends on the market.

One word of advice, for optimal cost, don't sell the outboards off season. Best prices will likely be in mid to late spring and as late as early summer.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: I need help with value of Evinrude Outboards

you need to get the model #s off each outboard and post them so we can properly identify them. then we can give you more solid advice.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: I need help with value of Evinrude Outboards

Agreed...no way to even guess at value without knowing model/serial numbers. Very few collectors will pay $1000's for antique outboards that haven't been in the water...old OMC's in good running condition, even pristine, aren't that rare. Another option to Fleabay is the classifieds at www.aomci.org or a local chapter that also has a web site. I know there are Michigan AOMCI chapters. The downside to Fleabay these days is they almost require people to acquire/use a credit card for purchases...if you get a dinker buyer, they can pay for and get your item, use it, abuse it, tear it up and then several weeks later file for a refund...which leaves you stuck as the seller. And you have to deal with shipping, etc., and fleabay fees. I don't think the future of that site is very bright. It's a better idea to deal with buyers locally and in person. From your description, sounds like the Speeditwin would command the best price...but no way to know for sure without dating them all.