Re: RBM Crate

[PM T2]

Crate is almost certainly original. The wood dividing wall on the interior, probably not so much.

I have an earlier Evinrude crate with the stenciling on both sides, I believe that it is intended for shipping the 1910-1912 motors, as the illustrated motor on the crate is sans skeg. I can tell you that it is not possible to fit my skegless motor in that crate without taking the foot off first.

Not uncommon for the crate to show up minus the cover. Lack of easily visible nail holes doesn’t mean they aren’t there. I’ve not seen any evidence that Evinrude box lids were hinged like I’ve seen on other motor manufacturers wood boxes (Caille, for instance). I’m surprised ANY of them would have hinges to be truthful, it would have been extra expense to provide them.

Hope this helps. FWIW I don’t think it’s ‘worth" the starting bid of $300 US, but that’s just me, and I’m sitting here fat dumb & happy with an Evinrude rowboat motor crate already in hand, so might be some bias involved.

Best,
PM T2

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