Folding Lightwins

[drifter]

Just how rare are the folding 3hp Evinrude Lightwins?

I’ve got a chance to buy one that appears to be in very nice cosmetic condition for $150 (a price much higher than I typically pay for motors).
Just curious.
Drifter

[terriblecj]

That seems fair to me if its in good shape. Does it have it’s case?

[outboard315]

If you are talking the 1960’s and 70’s versions in running condition they are higher then other motors since they still have a good following with fisherman. That price does not seem too high for a nice motor and they are small and reliable as anything out there if taken care of. Make for a nice backup motor.

[fleetwin]

These engines are not that rare, although finding one with a good case is a bit tougher.
$150 is a great price for a folder in nice condition with a case.

[Mumbles]

A 60’s folder in good shape without the case usually go for $200 to $350 in our neck of the woods. One I looked at last year I wouldn’t have payed fifty dollars for. Besides being seized tight, it had missing and broken parts.

http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified- … p_22714880

Here’s a folder with its case on C/L. You can be the judge weather it’s over priced or not.

https://worcester.craigslist.org/clt/5116081517.html

[Tubs]

Of Corse condition is everything but if it is as you describe
I would agree with Mumbles evaluation.
It would disappear in 15 minuets at Tomahawk at that price and reappear
on the other side of the strip soon after asking $300.00.

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

[legendre]

Someone might find this amusing..

There’s a super-swanky "rustic" resort in Ely, MN called Burntside Lodge. They have a vintage outboard display in the men’s restroom (which I think is awesome), including a very tidy Evinrude folder resting in its original case. It sits on the floor, in the corner, next to an equally tidy 50s Merc

[hugh]

Heck, that beats looking a magazines in the pooper. 😛
As already mentioned, $150 is a fair price for one in good condition. Some years back a sold I couple on GBay for 2 to 3 hundred.

[drifter]

Well, I bought the 1966 folder for $100. It was indeed in very nice shape.
Thanks for the replies.

[terriblecj]

Great deal. Find yourself a case if it doesnt have one and you’ll have a good investment on your hands

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