Advice/Help?

[SWMCPA]

I live in St. Petersburg, Florida and have been around boating all my life. I have done minor maintenance on the boats and motors I have owned, but most work has been done by professionals. Now that I am retired, I am considering buying an old (50s or 60s) outboard motor to restore. I think it would be fun, a good hobby and I just wat to see if I can do it. My question is, where might one find replacement parts (I sure it varies by manufacturer and I am looking at Johnson/Evinrude motors) and are there other resources to help along the way? Thanks in advance for any input.

[olcah]

This has a starter list. I can think of several more excellent suppliers. But this will get you going. Suggest starting with Johnson/Evinrude motors from 1955-1958. These have good parts supply and are easiest to work on (my opinion.) Ebay has parts too. Also suggest reading a book “Cheap Outboards” by Max Wawrzyniak. Enjoy !

https://www.aomci.org/forums/topic/outboard-motor-used-parts-yards-suppliers/

[SWMCPA]

Thank you!

[Shear Pin]

Gano’s Outboard Part Sales, Salvage & Repair
http://www.ganotech.com

[nabmd]

Go to ‘Resources’ at the top of this page, then ‘Links’, then ‘For the old Outboard’, Then ‘Art Dekalb’, then “Art’s Extras”, and print off his Five Point Plan. NABMD

[SWMCPA]

Well, I found one – 1956 5.5 hp Evinrude. Wish me luck!!

[Buccaneer]

Sounds like a good one to start on, have fun!

Prepare to be boarded!

[george-emmanuel]

SWMCPA, consider joining the Florida Chapter as we have meets every month with plenty of people to help you. Membership in AOMCI is a requirement.

George

[SWMCPA]

Where are the meetings for the Florida Chapter held usually?

[george-emmanuel]

All over the state but primarily in Central Florida. We were in Casselberry last week. Nothing coming up for July and August but in September we will be on the Suwannee River at Yellow Jacket Campground and in October the big event is at Lake Shipp in Winter Haven.

George

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