Early Ruddertwin?

[Waunnaboat]

Hello.  I found a 1922 Ruddertwin for sale with serial number 3496 in running condition (was fixed and likely not the original ignition system).  I already have 2 ruddertwins, but if this one was particularly early and hard to find I may have to think about it.  How rare and early would this be considered, and what would be a fair price considering it is in ok condition?  the decals are preset and somewhat legible, but not good.  It also has a lot of light rust in general on the fuel tank and flywheel.

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

[Tubs]

The Square Tank, Flat Rudder, Elto’s seem to bring more than the later models, but my guess is it’s no more than $50.00 to $100.00. Originally the timer had a socket for the wiring to plug into. It often gets deleted and that has a major effect on the premium this model can bring. I have only had 1 Ruddertwin. Was a really nice motor but I never ran it as I’m more into the Speedsters and Folding Lightweights. As you have 2 you probably have a better sense of value than I do. However if it was one of the Super Eltos that I am interested in, I wouldn’t pay more than $250.00 for a good example. That’s just me. As you by more motors you’ll have a better sense of value “to you” of the motors you’re interested in. One thing I have learned is, I find it easier to except that I paid too much, than realizing I letting something I wanted, slip through my fingers, because I thought they were asking too much at the time.

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[Waunnaboat]

That’s how I try to look at it for most motors.  Since I already have 2, I may pass, but I think it is always a good idea to check if an outboard is particularly rare or valuable in case I want such an outboard in the future.

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

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