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Stick with the 50's
« on: January 19, 2026, 07:54:46 AM »
Not sure where to put this so start here.  Just picked up a unique, solid 1951 survivor, 14' aluminum boat built in Spokane. 
Want to keep everything period correct.
I'm getting some good contacts and options on motors, always take more.  18 - 25 hp motor 1951- 1952.  I have a 2hp Elgin located.
Will need a trailer sooner than later.  I'm sure it will need work too.  Trailer on now just for moving around in shop. 
Looking for contacts for hand lettering 50's font and maybe pin striping.  Will be one of the last steps.  I might do the strip and paint.
Trying to get it all lined out. 

Wife thinks I've gone nuts but gave me a pass, after just finishing my fishing boat project.  Told her this one is preserving history.   :dunno:
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Re: Stick with the 50's
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2026, 11:14:38 AM »
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Re: Stick with the 50's
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2026, 11:39:20 AM »
Tall order barn find.
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Re: Stick with the 50's
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2026, 07:53:56 AM »
Pictures please.

Paul Comeau (probably not spelled right) is in Vancouver and does airbrush and truck lettering, one of the best around that I knew of.
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Re: Stick with the 50's
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2026, 10:46:38 AM »
I'll send you some.  Haven't figured it out on HW.  Waiting on a 51-52 Elgin 2hp to park beside me now.  That will take care of the trolling.
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Re: Stick with the 50's
« Reply #5 on: Today at 08:13:16 AM »
I've located an outboard in California, but they don't want to mess with shipping.  It will be a restoration project too.  Anyone passing thru the Redding area that would be willing to pick it up?  Willing to help with fuel costs.
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Re: Stick with the 50's
« Reply #6 on: Today at 08:31:42 AM »
tagging, this sounds COOL1
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Re: Stick with the 50's
« Reply #7 on: Today at 08:44:37 AM »
I have a 1958 16ft fiberglass tri-hull I got from my dad who got it from my uncle. I need to redo all of the wood and fiberglass on the inside but it’s a project for later. Eventually I’d like to paint Match it green with my 1974 highboy. Might start on it this summer.
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Re: Stick with the 50's
« Reply #8 on: Today at 09:01:14 AM »
Quote from: Fastass350 on January 21, 2026, 07:53:56 AM
Pictures please.

Paul Comeau (probably not spelled right) is in Vancouver and does airbrush and truck lettering, one of the best around that I knew of.

Thanks Chris, I'll contact him.  Sent you pics, OK to post them if you can.
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Re: Stick with the 50's
« Reply #9 on: Today at 09:31:59 AM »
I've narrowed it down to these.  In case anyone has one laying around.  Trying to stick with tillers.  10hp doesn't require registration, it's never had a number on it.  25hp is max allowed per CG and I still like speed.

Mercury Kiekhaefer Outboards
KE7 Lightning Deluxe              10 HP   1947 – 49
KF7 Super 10                 10 HP   1949 – 50
KG7 Super 10 Hurricane      10+ HP   1950 – 52
KG7H Super 10 Hurricane      10+ HP   1952 – 53
KH7 Super 10 Hurricane Cruiser   10+HP   1952
Mark 15 Rocket Hurricane      10 HP   1953
KF9 Thunderbolt          25+HP   1949 – 50 
KG9 Thunderbolt          25+HP   1950 – 52     
Mark 40 Thunderbolt               25+HP   1953       
Mark 40H Thunderbolt       25+HP   1953 – 55

*Mark 55 Thunderbolt   Ser# 831021 – 899949   40 HP   1955           :yike:
*Mark 55 for the no internal combustion rule and might require help with an entirely different skill set.  ;)     
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