Outboard motor: Lauson, 6 hp

Maker
Lauson Company (Hart-Carter of New Holstein, Wisconsin) (estab. 1880s, closed 1956)
 Production date
1955-1956
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Object detail

Description
Outboard motor by Lauson, air-cooled 4 stroke, opposed twin cylinder engine. The pressed steel tank cover is light blue with branding lettering with a aluminium band and cast aluminium lower leg. Manufactured in the United States in the mid 1950s.
Accession number
1991.41.2
Museum System ID
9
Collection type
Objects
Classification
Engine, Watercraft
Outboard Motor
Maker and role
Lauson Company (Hart-Carter of New Holstein, Wisconsin) (estab. 1880s, closed 1956): Manufacturer
Media/Materials
Cast aluminium: 0 - Whole
Steel: 0 - Whole
Measurement details
3D objects (HxWxD): H 10400 x W 3200 x D 5200mm
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Public comments

Nice old Lauson. I have a similar one, this is an opposed twin cylinder, not a single. One cylinder forward and one rearward. I hope to see your museum in person one day.

- Ron Devries posted 8 months ago.

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