Engine, Inboard
Waterman marine engine
Name/Title
Engine, InboardEntry/Object ID
1989.013Description
Inboard engine, Waterman The Waterman is typical of those used in Dispros, canoes and other light craft. It was one of a few engines made with a lot of aluminum, such as the crank case and carburator. It has a water pump with dual suctions, one of which could be used for pumping out the boat. Waterman Motor Co. of Detroit, MI, began building marine engines at some indefinite time prior to 1908. An early Waterman catalog indicates that originally Waterman built only a 4 cycle marine engine, changing over to the 2 cycle design about 1906. This Model K-1, single cylinder, 2 HP engine special features include copper fittings and water jacket. In 1917 the company was purchased by Arrow Motor & Machine Co., Inc., Newark, NJ. Waterman was famous for the Model K engines.Collection
Inboard EnginesAcquisition
Accession
1989.013Source or Donor
Cox, Robert O.Made/Created
Manufacturer
WatermanDate made
1906Place
Location
Detroit, MI, USAEdition
Model: K-1Notes
Early Date: 1906 Engine: 0.000 Cylinders: 1 HP: 2Location
*Don Doebler Collections Storage Facility
*Cleveland E. Dodge Memorial Launch Building