Engine, outboard

Object/Artifact

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Antique Boat Museum

Name/Title

Engine, outboard

Entry/Object ID

1985.024.002

Description

Outboard engine, Martin 45 Is #10 on exhibit map. Martin 45 1985.024.002 A vertical-block in-line twin from 1951, popular with fisherman. This engine has mechanically-operated poppet valves which allow it to idle slow for trolling. Has both idle and high-speed richness adjustment through the front casing, as well as choke/run and fuel valve. Ignition is through a slot in the top of the case. Like most Martins, this engine has a knob in front between the mounting screws which can be turned to trim the engine while it is running. Nice decal in back.

Collection

Outboard motors

Acquisition

Accession

1985.024.002

Source or Donor

Burke, Thomas

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Martin

Date made

1951

Edition

Model: 45

Notes

Early Date: 1951 Engine: 0.000 Cylinders: 1 HP: 4.5

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

BB 59120

Location

Room

Bay 7

Building

*Don Doebler Collections Storage Facility
*Cleveland E. Dodge Memorial Launch Building
Outboard Motor Display