TRYING TO SELL POPCICLES IN A SNOW STORM!

[illinilefttackle 399]

Hi Guys- you remember me- the guy trying to sell a snow blower in June! WELL-this one might be better timed. I am parting with my father's old fishing motor he bought new at Kindigs Marina in South Bend In in 1951. Lots of memories, but its just sitting not doing anybody any good. I would rather it go to a guy who likes to fish and appreciates Antique Outboards.

Its a MARTIN 75 TWIST SHIFT. Low usage hours-new coils, points, condensors, water pump, lower unit seals. Runs like a top. I have not fueled it this summer to start and run, but will for serious buyer. I cleaned the entire fuel system out this winter. I re-finished it, except in places I left it alone to show its "character" These motors had features that were ahead of their time, and because they use the patented "poppet valve" system, they can troll all day and not foul up. This motor used to plane my Dads 14 ft Starcraft with me in it easily.

I'm still fighting the fight for the Foster boys-so now Dads helping too!

Here are some pics-I wanted to let you know its here-before I put a proper ad in classifieds-Thanks-Al

[Zeek 2,286]

Boy that is in great shape!  I wouldn't give that away, those vintage outboards in that condition are worth a few Ben Franklin's.  Good luck!

[Rollerman 290]

Wow Al, that brings back a lot of memories for me too.

Growing up with the Saint Joe river in the back yard dad got a deal on a StarCraft rowboat with a similar Martin outboard.

It had issues & didn't run reliable, so we did a lot of rowing.

When it did run though it was a blast to put around with & explore the islands just beyond my parents place.