Topic: 1957 KelsonKraft w/ 1957 35hp Johnson – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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June 2, 2018 at 1:06 am #10119
outboardboy3
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I picked this up today, it’s a 1957 KelsonKraft with a 1957 Johnson 35hp with electric start. It included the electric starting harness, the original Paco trailer, a Evinrude 3hp, the tank, manauls, extra props, and included the titles for both boat and trailer. I payed $500 for everything, which I thought was a steal! Let me know what y’all think about it! Thanks. 😀

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June 2, 2018 at 2:03 am #77242
bill-loveland
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Nice looking boat and motors! And at $500, a steal indeed!

What do you know about the builder?
June 2, 2018 at 2:05 am #77243
49morphew
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Nice find! Survivor boats and motors are awesome finds. What are your plans for her?
June 2, 2018 at 2:13 am #77244
outboardboy3
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Never heard of KelsonKraft before, I plan to fix her up this summer!
June 2, 2018 at 3:23 am #77249
bill-loveland
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Is there a builders tag that says where it was built?
June 2, 2018 at 3:39 am #77252
outboardboy3
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No, but on the dash there is a spot where it looks like that’s where it would have been.
June 2, 2018 at 11:04 am #77260
bill-mcnamara
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Congratulations on a nice find and GREAT value. Very complete package that was obviously somebody’s "pride & Joy".
Now the real fun begins!
June 2, 2018 at 11:18 am #77262
vintin
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Found on the internet:
June 2, 2018 at 1:16 pm #77268
amuller
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Beautiful! Strange how often people leave off the data plate when working on a boat. Since you have a title maybe you can make up a date plate?
June 2, 2018 at 1:29 pm #77270
opposedtwin
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US Member - 2 Years
You did great! Those 2 manuals are worth $50 each alone! Make sure to check the impeller on the 35 (as we all should on all motors we get) because this powerhead has pretty thin walls and is prone to overheating. A very nice package! have fun with it!
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