Should I buy Lauson outboard?

[mike-stroz]

I have a chance to buy this old Lauson motor for $100. The guy says it has good compression and it’s a 1947, 2hp, and air cooled. Just wondering if I should buy it, and what to look out for, as I’m not familiar with these motors.

http://hartford.craigslist.org/bpo/5078783637.html

[jeff-register]

Why not!! Looks like an unusual cool little motor, No mixing oil. Is this guy watercooled exhaust? Look for an impeller housing down low.

[chris-p]

I have the exact motor, but have never gotten into it yet. the 4 stroke factor is cool!

[lotec]

You should go get it! That style is the early Lauson single (1940-47) commonly referred to as the OB-410. (They actually had several model #s but most just use the OB-410 designation) They can usually be coaxed back to life; stuck rings and valves are common but can be freed with patience – most are missing the back motor cover, nice to see it’s still there on this one. They run okay, like every 4-stroke they are most enjoyable at idle up to 1/2 throttle – after that they can be noisy and annoying. No impeller, water cooled only – that exhaust tube can get hot…. 😳

[mike-stroz]

How much are they worth in running condition? I was thinking of buying it to fix and sell, but if there’s no demand for them, I don’t think I’d want to buy it. My dad doesn’t want any more in the house unless they’re to sell…

[chris-p]

If you are doing it to make money, that wont happen sorry.

[mike-stroz]

I’ve made money on others that I’ve sold (Evinrude Elto Pal, Neptune Mighty Mite, Neptune AA2, etc.) but I’m just not familiar enough with Lausons to know if it’s a good enough deal that I can make a couple of bucks on it.

[wedgie]

Judging by the pictures I don’t think it is worth $100.

[jcrigan]

I sold one of those last year for $65.00. Didn’t get any other offers. The guy who bought it from me flipped it that same week on ebay for $275.00. Results do vary.

[Tubs]

A few years ago a person at Tomahawk
had 2 complete with 2 parts motors all
for $100.00. They disappeared pretty
quick.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Lauson-1940s-1950s-antique-outboard-motor-boat-engine-4-stroke-/181780031285?hash=item2a52ef2735&vxp=mtr

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

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