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Post by JohnV on May 5, 2020 9:19:58 GMT
that's a very solid looking unit Andrew, if the inside is as well designed as the outside they should be very good (like you, never seen ones like that before)
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2020 9:23:01 GMT
I was quite surprised a 60s outboard would be on a 100:1 mix. That seems quite advanced.
According to Google they have some sort of built in bilge pump system as well.
Quite a serious bit of gear. I assume the electric starting is a dynastart.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2020 9:27:44 GMT
I've always thought of McCulloch as a bit tinny due to things like chainsaws but suspect prior to the buyout by Black and Decker it was a quality American product built to last.
"McCulloch engineers were a head of the times. They were doing a lot of experimenting with different lower units and power heads. A special 14 hp. branded the "OX" was marketed with a heavy duty lower unit and was also available in a Diesel model. They introduce 100 to 1 oil (6 oz. to 6 Gal.) and surface gap (center fire) spark plugs. They manufactured the first 7 1/2 and 9 Hp. auto-electric motors with self-contained Nickel Cadmium batteries complete with cigarette lighter and dome lite."
Clever idea to have an electric cigarette lighter as it saves the boater from using naked flames which is a bit dodgy around cans of petrol.
The electric one would be safe.
Quite tempted by one of these for the little Fairline 19. It's registered electric but these outboards have "Electric" on the side which is in fact why I stumbled across them on eBay.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2020 10:18:33 GMT
I suspect spares may be an issue.
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Post by Jim on May 5, 2020 14:34:17 GMT
I've always thought of McCulloch as a bit tinny due to things like chainsaws but suspect prior to the buyout by Black and Decker it was a quality American product built to last. "McCulloch engineers were a head of the times. They were doing a lot of experimenting with different lower units and power heads. A special 14 hp. branded the "OX" was marketed with a heavy duty lower unit and was also available in a Diesel model. They introduce 100 to 1 oil (6 oz. to 6 Gal.) and surface gap (center fire) spark plugs. They manufactured the first 7 1/2 and 9 Hp. auto-electric motors with self-contained Nickel Cadmium batteries complete with cigarette lighter and dome lite." Clever idea to have an electric cigarette lighter as it saves the boater from using naked flames which is a bit dodgy around cans of petrol. The electric one would be safe. Quite tempted by one of these for the little Fairline 19. It's registered electric but these outboards have "Electric" on the side which is in fact why I stumbled across them on eBay. Ooh, you got a. Fairline in the fleet. First boat we had a go and stay on was my mates Fairline. 1st go a run from Sowerby marina to Salterhebble. No locks. 2nd go brought it back from Castleford to Sowerby. Lots of locks. I remember getting to Fall Ing, bottom gates were a bugger, brand new and stiff. They are 11 tonne apiece. 6 months later I cashed in my free Bradford and Bingley shares and bought a 17ft cruiser on a 4 wheel break back trailer for £600. It had a 10hp chrysler 2 stroke with dynastart.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2020 15:02:55 GMT
Apparently when McCulloch stopped doing outboards a lot of the tech went into Chrysler engines.
I had a Chrysler 4.5hp outboard years ago (30+ years ago) actually it was borrowed from a friend but I used it a lot. Terrible heap of junk it was but got me around and quite fast as I was using it on our 3 piece long and thin plywood dinghy. That was a fast little boat with the 4.5. must have pushed 8 knots with that!!
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2020 16:00:23 GMT
An alke guy who lived on the canal had a Chrysler. It never ran, until one day and much to everyone's surprise... The boat was only tied by the bow, and when the outboard roared into life at full throttle it made the boat (old grp cruiser) spin 180 degrees. When it smacked into the bank, a rock punched a big hole in the side. But since it was above the water-line, complete disaster was averted - at least until the day he invited all his mates on board for a session...
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2020 16:59:24 GMT
I like the built in bilge pump on the McCullouch unit. That's a really good idea.
Don't no how good it is but it makes sense to include a pump of some sort specially for people who use an open boat at the weekend. Sometimes it rains during the week.
Electric bilge pump is ok but a pump running off the engine itself is pure genius.
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Post by kris on May 5, 2020 19:49:04 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2020 20:06:33 GMT
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Post by Andyberg on May 5, 2020 20:26:02 GMT
Id certainly be happy towing that behind!!
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Post by kris on May 5, 2020 20:27:08 GMT
well I thought Andy already had a girlfriend. But I suppose it would suit either.
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Post by Jim on May 6, 2020 8:15:30 GMT
Well, there is a bush for him to fall into and fall asleep.
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Post by JohnV on May 6, 2020 13:42:06 GMT
Well, there is a bush for him to fall into and fall asleep. norty !!!
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2020 13:47:41 GMT
Anyway it's a shame there is not more detail on the boat in the picture. I wonder if it has a little transom and perhaps a seagull or similarly antique type power unit on there. It looks as if it could be a little sailing boat actually but it's quite difficult to see it as the image is very cluttered.
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