Re: 1953 Evinrude FastTwin 15hp

[squierka39]

quote Theodore:

I heard somewhere that the 1956 15 was kind of a “turkey”, not nearly as powerful as the 1957 and up 18’s. How do the early 50’s 15’s compare to the later 50’s motors?

I’ve heard that too, but haven’t had any problems getting my ‘56 to go. It runs about 25 on a 13’ duranautic with a speed prop and about 22 with the stock prop. I did run against a ‘53 on a 12 foot aluminum boat a few years ago. He was a little quicker but not much and my boat is heavier. Funny thing is he was so proud because he thought he was beating an 18, wasn’t so thrilled when I told him my was 15 also. I was told the big difference is that the ‘56 and later have a muffled exhaust and there is some restriction. I’d like to get and earlier one myself someday and do a better comparison on the same boat. Until then, there all a great motor based on the same good design.