The Old Outboard Book (Paperback)

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"Incredible amount of detail about all those kickers from the past." -- WoodenBoat

"Love old outboard motors? Check out The Old Outboard Book." -- Motor Boating & Sailing

"The Old Outboard Book is more than just history. It is a complete guide to one of America's fastest-growing hobbies." -- The Water Log

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"Incredible amount of detail about all those kickers from the past, including an appendix with comprehensive model-year information."
­­WoodenBoat

"This book is the one to buy if you are interested in collecting antique outboard motors."
­­Boating --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: International Marine Publishing; 2nd edition (August 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070312818
• ISBN-13: 978-0070312814
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,090,766 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A laymans' guide to the full spectrum of outboarding history, November 1, 1998

By	Bill Kelly ([e-mail]) "mtech@hialoha... (Hawaii Island, Konaside) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Old Outboard Book (Paperback)

Peter Hunn has distilled a plethora of details about the history of the outboard motor into a readable and accurate record. The entire range of outboard engineering from the first iron and brass "knucklebusters" to the more modern engines developed after WWII. The places. The people. The times. All gathered into concise, understandable and interesting reading. Among the more interesting chapters is a section on collectible model outboards, a model - year guide for the more popular brands, even a price guide of estimated collectors valuations for most older models. A "must read" for the antique and vintage outboard buff!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Old Outboard Book, March 9, 2001

By	Garry W. Spencer (Tampa, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

I grew up on a lake and so was around boats and outboards most of my life. My Dad had a book on outboards that was writen by one of his friends. When Dad died I looked for it, but could not find it. I checked with Amazon.con and was told it was out of print. They did have Peter Hunn's book however. I liked the review and bought it. When it came, I could not put it down. For anyone interested in outboards, it has a wealth of information. I found it well written and easy to follow. Mr. Hunn gives the history of the major brands and many I had never heard of. It is amply illistrated and shows a sampling of engines from almost the turn of the century through the mid '60s. If you find an old motor and want to know when it was built, it's in there. If you want to know what spark plug is recomended for your Dad's old fishing motor, it's in there. If a meighbor wants to know what his grandfather's row boat motor is worth, It has guide lines for that also. It even covers toy outboards. It has tips on where to find parts. I have started collecting now and it has become a reference that I use almost dayly. In short it will introduce you to the fasenating hobby of antique outboard collecting. If you are already a collector, this is your Bible.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A collector must have., March 1, 1999

By A Customer

Great book for the begining outboard collector. Lots of brand history and identification information.