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  • October 30, 2025 at 5:06 pm #301092
    z4lunch

      Hello, Came into an original ’37 Scout. Have seen so many over restored outboards and just wanted to know if this is collectible or not and what can be done to it without hurting the value, if it is actually nice enough to collect. The tank still has the original decals but obviously is not perfect. The motor appears to have alot of the original silver paint, and I believe the steel exhaust tube appears original.

      Let me know what you guys think

      Thank you

      Steven

       

      October 30, 2025 at 6:14 pm #301095
      Waunnaboat
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        They are definitely collectable.  It looks to be in OK shape, but I would not call it perfect, especially if the skeg is broken(hard to tell from pictures).    It would be a good candidate for a restoration if that is what you have in mind, but it’s your motor so you should do what you want with it.  There are undoubtedly better examples in original condition so you would not be ruining a motor in “great” original condition because it is more of an “ok” original condition.  If I had the time, I would restore it, but just fixing it to run is a lot easier and that would probably be the path I would take with it if it were my motor.  If you are the owner of the 2-3 Elto pals in the picture, you may want to consider restoring the lesser condition of the pals instead because you would know that you are keeping the better of the two in original shape if originality is important to you.  It’s your choice, but that is also something to consider.

        "Outboards seem to multiply exponentially..........I find that for every finished project, there are two more waiting to be completed."

        October 30, 2025 at 9:35 pm #301097
        Tubs
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          Most would think its too rough to be considered a survivor. Exhaust pipe is a replacement. They show up on Pals from time to time. Can say if they are a factory replacement or an owner repair but most likely the latter. A look inside at the relief cut would tell. That original decal 1937 Pal sitting beside it looks to be in somewhat better condition. 

          A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

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