1953 Evinrude FastTwin 15hp

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  • February 18, 2018 at 11:14 pm #9259
    ko4nrbs
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      I’m not familiar with the 1950’s motors but have worked on the 1960’s models, 18 and 20 HP. I found a 1953 Evinrude FastTwin 15hp in nice condition and was thinking it would be a good lake fishing motor on a 14 foot aluminum vee hull. Is this motor a good candidate for that?
      Bill

      February 18, 2018 at 11:37 pm #71270
      nj-boatbuilder57
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        Is it a 15012? A 15 HP ’53 is a "Super Fastwin"….and it’s a particularly awesome engine. On a small, light aluminum boat, it will scoot you along quite nicely.

        Enjoy!!

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        Bill Reno
        February 19, 2018 at 12:30 am #71274
        jeff-register
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          AT 67 POUNDS very nice mtr, have had one from the 80’s & parts to build a new one. Easy to tune, it doesn’t have the round I.D. on the side of the block & good idling, or a 13,

          February 19, 2018 at 1:07 am #71277
          david-bartlett
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            Great motors. Parts are available, they are easy to work on, and go like Stink on the right boat. Will troll very nicely also. I searched for one for quite a while and got one in a box, but it turned out great.

            My Grandkids will inherit this one.

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            February 19, 2018 at 1:36 am #71279
            olcah
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              David,
              Great Job! Love the paintwork.
              Charlie

              February 19, 2018 at 1:40 am #71280
              david-bartlett
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                quote OLCAH:

                David,
                Great Job! Love the paintwork.
                Charlie

                Duplicolor from O’Reilly’s! 😎

                February 19, 2018 at 2:31 am #71282
                garry-in-michigan
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                  One of My favorites – and quite popular . . . 😆








                  February 19, 2018 at 3:41 am #71286
                  outbdnut2
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                    Great motors!

                    These 1955s followed me home last spring. I’m thinkin’ of putting them on as a dual setup on a ’57 Crestliner Viking14 that I have…..just because I can! One of the tanks is not correct, and one needs the lower gears and prop, but I’ve got lots of parts motors and tanks.
                    Dave

                    February 19, 2018 at 3:54 am #71287
                    fisherman6
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                      These are great motors! I dont have a ’53 but I have two ’54s and they excellent. Both of mine are well used. One hasnquite worn original paint and the other someone repainted and used some later decals on, but it looks decent. They will push me in my 14 foot Sean Nymph 14R at around 20-21mph and will idle down to a crawl. Great running motors and lots of power for the weight. I really enjoy mine.
                      -Ben

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                      February 19, 2018 at 12:41 pm #71300
                      ko4nrbs
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                        Thanks everyone. I’ll go pick it up soon and go through it.
                        Bill

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