Indian outboard

[Kirkish]

Indian outboard found in family’s barn. It has been in the barn for over 40 years. It is in rough original shape, complete as far as I can tell. Located in Northern California near Eureka California but we do go down to the San Francisco Bay Area every so often. Looking to see if anyone can give a value on it and best venue to sell it. Thanks for any input.

• This topic was modified 3 years, 5 months ago by Kirkish.
• This topic was modified 3 years, 5 months ago by Kirkish.

[wedgie]

These motors are relatively rare. I’m not qualified to comment on value.

I’m sure there will be a lot of interest. Someone here keeps a list of serial numbers, so he may chime in soon .

[Bob Wight]

That’s a truly great barn find, one of the Holy Grails of antique outboard collecting.    Tom Oncken here in the club is the Indian Special Interest Group leader and I’m sure he will contact you about this.   It would be helpful to Tom’s documentation process if you could post a picture of the motor’s serial number found on the right side of the crankcase just next to the cylinder.    The serial number will be something like DOxxxx.    As far as value, recent sales of Indian outboards in decent condition have brought several thousand dollars, so you have found something special.

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1957 Evinrude 3022
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

• This reply was modified 3 years, 5 months ago by Bob Wight.

[Tubs]

Could you post a picture of the serial number?
We have a member who is recording the numbers
to document how many still survive.
Tubs.

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

[Kirkish]

Thanks for the info on where the serial number is. I just posted a photo of the number in my original post.

Kirk

[Bob Wight]

Kirk,

Where is this motor located?

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1957 Evinrude 3022
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

[Kirkish]

Northern California near Eureka California

[Indian Group Leader]

Please contact me at texasoutboard@comcast.net so I can send you some information. Thanks.

Tom Oncken
AOMCI Indian Special Interest Group Leader
Pasadena, Texas

[Bob Wight]

Kirkish wrote:

Northern California near Eureka California

Sorry, missed that in your original post!

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1957 Evinrude 3022
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

[Indian Group Leader]

This is just a little update for everyone. This motor is a 1930 Indian Silver Arrow “Series 602” 10HP outboard. Although in somewhat rough shape, it appears to be all original and mostly all there. It even has its original Tillotson MS20D carburetor and air horn on it. It would be an excellent candidate for restoration. Kirk has not checked to see if the powerhead is free at this time. Regardless, this is a wonderful find for Kirk. I hope he finds it a good home. This marks the 201st Indian outboard recorded in my files.

Tom Oncken
AOMCI Indian Special Interest Group Leader

P.S. I wish to give my personal thanks for those members who constantly watch for these motors for me. I am getting older and slower and I may have missed this one without their special personal help. Thanks gentlemen. I am in your debt. Tom

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