Topic: 1976 Evinrude 40 hp – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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August 27, 2017 at 2:37 am #8036
brt123
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What purpose does this serve? Why is this lower unit built like this? I was told by the gentleman I bought this Evinrude from it was commercial or military. I cannot find anything about it on the web. It’s on a 1976 Evinrude 40 horsepower model number 40654A. Thanks in advance. Brandon

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August 27, 2017 at 4:02 am #63872
amuller
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You are referring to the wings on the skeg? I suppose they would provide some additional protection for the prop, and some cost in performance…..
August 27, 2017 at 4:46 am #63873
garry-in-michigan
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The Armed Services require extra propeller protection because they often run up on rocky beaches. . . 😉
August 27, 2017 at 12:39 pm #63885
amuller
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There is an illustration of that style skeg on the marineengine page for that motor. http://www.marineengine.com/parts/johns … n=Gearcase
August 27, 2017 at 1:20 pm #63889
kerry
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1982 commercial versions of the 25 and 40hp models both have the gearcase wings. http://www.boatinfo.no/lib/evinrude/bro … e.html#/26

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August 27, 2017 at 9:08 pm #63922
fisherman6
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They’re great for gathering weeds and other aquatic vegetation frim what I have heard. I have never had a motor with them.
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August 27, 2017 at 10:17 pm #63928
eviltwin
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might make it get on plane quicker, give it lift like the aftermarket fins, no?
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