tell me about this 3hp rude

Went to my buddys last night, someone gave him this 3hp twin cylinder envinrude. Any information about it would be great. Anything he should know that is a quirk or specific to this motor? Thanks!

That looks like one really good little motor. Let me know if you decide to sell it.

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I think he wants to keep it. What would it be worth?

Twin cyl and 3 hp, I bet it will make a great trolling motor. That's the first twin I've seen smaller than a 4 horse.

lovedr79 said:

I think he wants to keep it. What would it be worth?

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Not sure of the worth.

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Ive got a 3hp twin evinrude 1965 model that I use on 10 and under lakes. They work perfect for slow trolling, just make sure the water pump is good. You won't see any pee or steady discharge, just a good mist. It moves my boat pretty good even with 2 adults and 2 kids aboard. Worth? Depends, Ive seen a completely refurbished one list at $495 and used ones sell between $25 and $250.

Theres a couple lower shrouds missing in the picture, I'd guess thats a early 60"s model.

That is OMC's answer to the motor that will live forever. Labeled both Johnson and Evinrude, with variations with folding shaft, and various paint schemes, called Ducktwin, Yachtwin, and probably, Seahorse...it will require little maintenance and weighs in at 29 lbs. Self-contained fuel tank, mixed at 16:1, it was sold from the early 50's to mid or late 60's. Served to take someone out to their duck blind, as a kicker for their sailboats, moved smaller craft to fishing spots, and worked in reverse...all you had to do was spin the motor around, no messing with gear shifts :lol:

Ideal engine for square stern canoes and light river boats...easy on/easy off.

Parts available at Auto Parts stores and marine equipment supplies. Points, coils, impellers, etc.

Could not add much to what Kismet said about it except for the fact that I have even more of them than he does !! :lol: And.....I have an original Ducktwin as well.
They are wonderful engines. When right they will idle down so low you can literally place a finger on the flywheel and let it spin with it.
I don't think my vintage engine stable will ever be without one. I normally pay between nothing and $100 for them depending on condition.
All service parts are still available through a certified dealer.
Here is a folding version of that engine. 1967 Evinrude Lightwin. Boat is a 1954 Grumman Sport Boat. Extremely rugged and stable at 44" wide.

Well, I erred, I should have shown 3 hps on canoes as well.
(But Pappy's is a classic.)

First Golden Hawk rehab square stern:


Newer vintage of Golden Hawk:

I will read it. I dont trust him with tools. He wanted me to see what i could do with it the other night but it was 30 degrees and cold.