that they can weigh 200 lbs and only put out 3 horsepower? of course they can also survive a nuclear blast and outlive your childrens children though. lol
I had a 64 or maybe it was a 62. I can't remember now. 3hp and it ran like a charm....first pull, start right up! Perfect motor for my small 12' lake boat. I bought it from a guy that was selling some of his dad's old stuff, he said his dad was the original owner. Those motors were and are the best, after 65 years and still running!
I have a 1960, exactly like the one on the port side. I bought it 27 years ago, it had been rebuilt. Fished A LOT in my 14ft shallow V alumacraft. Haven’t run it in a while, I have a bigger boat but still have it. Great motor, great fun.
A friend of the family bought the 1960 new (left over motor) in 1961. By 1970 it wouldn't start from not removing the gas at the end on the season. Carb kit, new tank filter, complete cleaning if the fuel system and other maintenance got it running again. Owner would let me borrow the motor and I would run between 15 & 20 gallons of gas through it each summer. I took care of the maintenance. He passed in 2003 and the family gave me the motor. I still run it some every summer. That's 53 summers I have run that motor on 5 different boats at this writing in 2023.
Back in the early 60's I used to slalom ski behind several different boats. Most used 50hp, but, one had twin 35hp Evinrudes. Loved it. The extra power popped you out of the hole, however, where it really performed was when you made hard cuts. The rear moved much less. Now I'm old and fat and would have to drop a ski. Lol
First boat I ever commanded was a Johnson three horse that looked like your Evinrude on the right side. My cousins down river had one of the blue Evinrude‘s that you had on the left. I always thought they’re much cooler because it said lightning on it. We had such fun going backwards and using it to spin the boat around in a tight circle until you were about to puke. Good Times
i guess you could do a custom tie bar with heim joints at each end and use the 6-8hp remote steering kit that came out in the early 80's. i have a few NOS ones if you are interested. pretty neat now do twin 6hp!
@@davemilster.. Yaa i know what you mean Dave. I figure 14-18mph min. It seems they downrated the engines to only 3 hp??? I figure they should be 8-14 hp at a min post 1963. Both engines look clean & in very good condition. With the proper maintenance & upkeep those 2 engines can be passed on to your grandchildren. The engines should be good (and are built) for another 75+ years!! My dad & uncle bought a 14ft "V" boat used but bought a new 40 hp Johnson electric start 1966, on the recommendation of friends. It was the right move. That was the max hp rating for that boat. I learned to water ski & slalom on that boat along with cousins, friends etc. We even got 2 sets of ropes and that lil engine got 2 of us up!!! Gotta love those 2 strokes, plenty of torque. Max speed with 2 passengers was approx 28 mph (maybe more. The speedo always got clogged with sand). With a skier in tow it went down to 25 mph. It was still able to pull me in my late teens when i was close to 200 lbs. My aunts' principle at the school where she worked had a country home on the lake approx 30 miles from our place. At least once in the summer we took our boat over and had a real picnic day. Both boats were 14 ft. But he had an Evinrude 40 hp. Same year as ours. (Both engines had identical parts, both made by OMC but have their own distinque markings). Both boats had similar speeds and characteristics (acceleration, turning, time to plane with 4 pass.) Those were the days of Endless Summer, transistor radios, AM radio, 1967-1974. Thanks for letting me rattle off like that. Those were the best years of my life like the (Bryan Adams song, Summer of '69).
Ahhh, twins! I had 1950's 35 HP Evinrudes, traded up to matching V4 50 HP's that really sucked the gas, then found two 1977 V4 140's that looked like they had the same block as the 50's!
Be difficult. Have to reverse the way the starter turns. A point cam would need to be made or possibly turning it over if you could cut a new key way. The pump won't work turning it backwards so something would need to machined Then there is what to use as prop?
Fit a third one in the middle
Yeah. Then take it to Haulover.
lol@@fishheds
@@fishhedslmaoooo!
@@VelocityFilms12 my 1960's midnight express😂
There is just something beautiful about vintage outboards. Gracias
that they can weigh 200 lbs and only put out 3 horsepower? of course they can also survive a nuclear blast and outlive your childrens children though. lol
@@LygerTheCLaw 200 Lbs . ? ? ?🤔 🤔 🤔
There's reason some are still around.They made damn good engines back then.
Yeah, simpler design and less parts to break. Still got the job done. Doubt we'll see many vintage 450 mercs in 40-50 years.
@@Shreddahyep I’ve revived a few loads of issues wiring, small wafer pumps, bad crank bearings, etc
@@Shreddah My Dad Had a 1959 Merc. 78A ( 70 HP inline 6 Cyl ) My buddy still has it today & Running Fine on Lake Superior ! ! !
My Dad and i had a 3 hp Johnson, loved those old motors, they ran forever
OMG this is the kind of stuff we did as kids. We put two 15 Evinrude on a 12' boat. Thought we were flying.
I'm 78. Some day I'm going to grow up. Some day.
Time to do a triple set up now 😎. Must say , they sound so sweet harmonizing.
Nice vintage outboards and being number 333 to add a like!
Light weight boat!
I had a 64 or maybe it was a 62. I can't remember now. 3hp and it ran like a charm....first pull, start right up! Perfect motor for my small 12' lake boat. I bought it from a guy that was selling some of his dad's old stuff, he said his dad was the original owner. Those motors were and are the best, after 65 years and still running!
Moved along pretty decently I'd say.
I have a 1960, exactly like the one on the port side. I bought it 27 years ago, it had been rebuilt. Fished A LOT in my 14ft shallow V alumacraft. Haven’t run it in a while, I have a bigger boat but still have it. Great motor, great fun.
A friend of the family bought the 1960 new (left over motor) in 1961. By 1970 it wouldn't start from not removing the gas at the end on the season. Carb kit, new tank filter, complete cleaning if the fuel system and other maintenance got it running again. Owner would let me borrow the motor and I would run between 15 & 20 gallons of gas through it each summer. I took care of the maintenance. He passed in 2003 and the family gave me the motor. I still run it some every summer. That's 53 summers I have run that motor on 5 different boats at this writing in 2023.
@@tubsboathouse lol 15-20 gals is less usage than many would think, I know mine always got notoriously bad gas mileage.
What gas / oil ratio on '60?
Love those antique outboard engines. As a kid, often joined my neighbour who had even earlier models where the covers had not being invented
I have some. Video Link- th-cam.com/video/lJ6cXeWWi7g/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Nc7gRgvKa5n4He7t
Such a pure SONG of two beautifull mtrs =)
That’s neat! Love the 3s
😂 awesome!! Can't believe in went on the plane. You got to do 3 then 4!!!
This is the kind of content I want more of. No politics, just fun.
Exactly - Not logical, rational, sensible, economical or anything else that could justify the need. "Just For Fun".
Beautifuil Lake! Not much in the way of habitation along the shore! A rarity these days!
Nice. Fantastic harmonics.
Super cool. Thanks for sharing!
Back in the early 60's I used to slalom ski behind several different boats. Most used 50hp, but, one had twin 35hp Evinrudes. Loved it. The extra power popped you out of the hole, however, where it really performed was when you made hard cuts. The rear moved much less. Now I'm old and fat and would have to drop a ski. Lol
First boat I ever commanded was a Johnson three horse that looked like your Evinrude on the right side. My cousins down river had one of the blue Evinrude‘s that you had on the left. I always thought they’re much cooler because it said lightning on it. We had such fun going backwards and using it to spin the boat around in a tight circle until you were about to puke. Good Times
Amazing!😳
Thats Gold !
i guess you could do a custom tie bar with heim joints at each end and use the 6-8hp remote steering kit that came out in the early 80's. i have a few NOS ones if you are interested. pretty neat now do twin 6hp!
That was just COOL!!!
Beautiful!!!!
New world record, nothing runs like an Evinrude 👍🤣💪🇺🇲
The scene where both are full speed, is suitable for framing (next to your end-frame :-) Very peaceful video..... thank you ! 🎉❤
So so cool! Loved it! Twin Lightwins. 2 is better than 1.
I had a similar set up of 4.5 hp each. The outboards where steering in tandem from a console.
Yes! I was planning on doing this with my Johnson HD 25
Canadian water?
God is good...But those two Evinrude's are pretty damn close..HaHa..That's beautiful....
Nice,, 👍
Sweet! Curious to see how fast you were going with both.
I didn't check - I will next time.
Clearly on a plane so 10-15 mph minimum.
How big was the aluminum boat 12 or 14 ft?
12 ft@@davemilster
@@davemilster.. Yaa i know what you mean Dave. I figure 14-18mph min. It seems they downrated the engines to only 3 hp??? I figure they should be 8-14 hp at a min post 1963. Both engines look clean & in very good condition.
With the proper maintenance & upkeep those 2 engines can be passed on to your grandchildren. The engines should be good (and are built) for another 75+ years!!
My dad & uncle bought a 14ft "V" boat used but bought a new 40 hp Johnson electric start 1966, on the recommendation of friends. It was the right move. That was the max hp rating for that boat.
I learned to water ski & slalom on that boat along with cousins, friends etc.
We even got 2 sets of ropes and that lil engine got 2 of us up!!! Gotta love those 2 strokes, plenty of torque.
Max speed with 2 passengers was approx 28 mph (maybe more. The speedo always got clogged with sand). With a skier in tow it went down to 25 mph. It was still able to pull me in my late teens when i was close to 200 lbs.
My aunts' principle at the school where she worked had a country home on the lake approx 30 miles from our place.
At least once in the summer we took our boat over and had a real picnic day. Both boats were 14 ft. But he had an Evinrude 40 hp. Same year as ours. (Both engines had identical parts, both made by OMC but have their own distinque markings).
Both boats had similar speeds and characteristics (acceleration, turning, time to plane with 4 pass.)
Those were the days of Endless Summer, transistor radios, AM radio, 1967-1974.
Thanks for letting me rattle off like that. Those were the best years of my life like the (Bryan Adams song, Summer of '69).
What speed are we talking? 🚤💨
I'm not sure. Guessing around 9 to 10 mph.
OMG LOVE IT. Did a 9.9 and a 6 on mine, 9.9 is a '73 and 6 is a 69...and they still work
Put a link between engines ?? Sweet !!!
Awesome man. Love the vintage omc stuff.
Had a 2.5 HP Johnson So Smooth , Quite , & Good Running ( My Cousin Still Has It ) ! !
My dad used to do the same thing but he had 2 18 hp motors on a 16 ft aluminum boat it would haul with 3 people in it
Shows how much slippage there is in a propeller.
Love it. Love 1st pull start
I'm still pissed off the Canadians killed Evinrude
MERCURY The Only Way to Go ! ! !
Do they have the angled drive weedfree setup or 90 degree lower unit??
They have the weedfree lower unit.
I'm guessing speed near 9 m.p.h. ???--Just 3 years ago I had two 3's on a heavier fiberglass boat but Not NEARLY AS FAST--maybe 7 mph ???
I'm not sure. Sure is fun running them though. Ran the both just last week. 3 years in a row I've put both of them on the boat.
p s I like the idea of 2 motors--if 1 dies you don't have to paddle home--lol
That’s pretty cool.
Beautiful :)
That is sweet
Magic to my ears. I had an old Scott Atwater l loved that motor it was if I remember correctly a 3.5 h
Most Scott' s Were Dead in The Water & To The Shop They Would Go ! ! !
No jack plates? 😅
Seems like you need a third one in-between those two.
This is my dream come true
Twin screws!
My hat comes off
Cool! Could be a new lightwin speed record
whats the top speed?
Ahhh, twins!
I had 1950's 35 HP Evinrudes, traded up to matching V4 50 HP's that really sucked the gas, then found two 1977 V4 140's that looked like they had the same block as the 50's!
back Then We Called Them " Fat 50 's " No Comparison to Our 6 Cyl Merc's ! !
Counter rotating props...???
Be difficult. Have to reverse the way the starter turns. A point cam would need to be made or possibly turning it over if you could cut a new key way. The pump won't work turning it backwards so
something would need to machined Then there is what to use as prop?
@@tubsboathouse Prop shop can make you a reverse/counter rotating prop...
Prop shops don't make props they sell & repair them. Then there is everything else. Make no sense for motors of this size. @@wipatriot510
What do you think you're top speed was ?
You must whip it!
Это же молния👍👍👍😀
I had two of them. I gave one away. I didn't think I would use them both. Ooops.
Try speedier props.
POWWERRRR!!
You have room for a 3rd...
I wish I could smell that too
thats cool haha
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