Water Witch

[kirkp]

runpet, thanks for the pics of the tiller handle. The patent drawings you posted are for the ’37 model. Here’s a couple I found for the ’36 model. One thing I like is that they show some good internal detail.
Kirk

1936-waterwitch-patent

1936-waterwitch-patent-2

[runpet]

Thanks Kirk, those drawings make restoration a little easier. Interesting how there are 2 patents for the same motor. And I understand that there is a 3rd person who is the original inventor.

I’m in the process now of cleaning and polishing. I obtained almost all the parts I needed from David K. He was really easy to deal with.

Dick

[runpet]

Hi Tubs, you were correct on the mirror finish on some parts. As I was cleaning and disassembling I could tell pretty easy which ones are polished. I tried that email address you supplied but it is under construction. I sent an email but haven’t heard from them. Sent one to another supplier with the same results. I’ll make some phone calls today.

Do you have a supplier for the handle grip and decals? I searched the net with no luck. The decals I did find were the wrong ones.

Dick

[The Boat House]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RED-Vintage-Universal-EVINRUDE-MERCURY-NEPTUNE-Outboard-Motor-TILLER-grip-7-8/132633555187?hash=item1ee19370f3:g:EysAAOSwa~BYc9Mx

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1936-39-ANTIQUE-WATERWITCH-OUTBOARD-MOTOR-TORPEDO-TANK-DECALS-/293630695555?nma=true&si=jF728WLMnVybS8vDQkChazv2fO0%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

• This reply was modified 3 years, 8 months ago by The Boat House.
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[runpet]

Thanks much Tubs. I ordered a hand grip but the decals are all gone. I sent a email to the seller. Keeping my fingers crossed. I have a place in town that could duplicate them but I would need to find a decent original photo/illustration.

Thanks again.

Dick

[runpet]

I just came across this link. Who knew!

https://www.odd-bike.com/2013/04/konig-500-gp-outboard-powered-underdog.html?m=1

Dick

[The Boat House]

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[The Boat House]

[runpet]

Thanks for your help Tubs. The seller relisted the decals so I’m good to go.

Dick

[2fast4me]

If you can use anything in the picture let me know. Jim

2Fast4Me

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