Fresh from the FARM. Thank you for your interest in Farm Girl Treasures. We will be offering over 50 items per week of great rural America barn finds that are fresh from the farm. So if you are a collector of the vintage, antique, primitive, shabby chic, rusty and crusty that has been found on a farm then please save us in your favorite sellers as we have some amazing finds. If it is in the barn or from the farm house that you are looking for then you will probably see it listed here. We have over 10,000 items in our inventory and place 50 or so items up every week. RARE 1918 to 1920? DISAPPEARING PROPELLER INBOARD MARINE ENGINE MOTOR HIT MISS WOODEN BOAT Model D1 3HP. Please see all pictures. Condition: used non running. Size: Engine: 19″ tall x 14″ deep x 14 wide. Info about the manufacture: with credit to woodyboater web site. The disappearing propeller was invented in 1915. Johnson started the company in 1916 and put the device in row boats. This allowed the boat to be beached easily and help the boat bounce over the logs that were everywhere at the time. By the early 20s the Dispro co. Was building 350 to 400 boats a year powered by a 3hp dispro motor. Affectionately known as the Dippy the boat was made with oak ribs with cypress or cedar lapstrake planking. Going slow gives you a whole different look at the lake. We are always going fast. Going to work, going to groceries, going to the lake cars get us there quick. Most of us on the water are going 30 to 40 mph. Glass boats dont go slow. Even most wood boats go comfortably at 15 to 20mph. For some, us included, you need to be in the Dispro for a while to settle in and adjust to the slower speed of travel. When you get into a Dispro and start her up youre off, going full speed at 6 mph. Just like a race boat, once you start the engine youre on your way! Ok thats the only thing about them thats like a race boat. The Dispro takes you back every time you get into one. Well, when its running, but thats another story. Let not ruin the magic. The soft putt-putt of the motor and the smooth ride lets you sit back and enjoy the cruise. Bring a few friends and you have a mobile front porch: a place to chat, gaze at the scenery and enjoy the water and smell of varnish. You could say a slow boat makes your lake bigger. If you have a small lake the slow boat takes longer to get around. The Dispro club is strong with over 60 boats coming out to the annual meeting in September each year. In fact they have trouble finding a location to beach or dock 60 boats. Thanks Julie & Chris for sharing your story with us today, believe me it helps beat those winter doldrums for another day. We look forward to visiting with Julie & Chris in Tavares next month during the Sunnyland Wooden Boat Festival. Where we hope its a bit warmer. Also Chris mentioned that the. Woody Boater Picnic & Poker Run. Planned for July 5th is a hit! The event, which leads up to the big Toronto Chapter ACBS Boat Show. However, they have conducted a cockpit count and according to Chris, there is still some room on some of the boats if you are looking to hitch a ride. For us, this is fantastic news considering its just February 26th and we are looking forward to this great event and covering it with our cameras blazing. To learn more about this amazing 98 year-old invention, heres a diagram and a short video courtesy of the. Which also has a great website with everything you ever wanted to know about Disappearing Propeller Boats. Dispro Diagram Courtesy Dispro Owners Association website. Just like these little 3HP vintage engines, the Dispro video takes a few seconds to get started and warm up, so please be patient its worth the wait Texx. Fellow Woody Boater Ian shared a link to another impressive Dispro video in the comment section today, so we added the video below. This is a very informative video which includes some great commentary from noted Canadian restorer Peter Breen, describing the Dispro boats and detailed engine operation, as well as some commentary from owner Bill Joslyn in Lake Dora, Florida. Thanks for sharing this with us Ian! Thanks for your business. We specialize in Farm, Primitives, Antiques, Advertising, Tobacco, Bottles and Tools but dont be surprised because if we find it in a barn or on a farm it is going on here. The item “1918 DISAPPEARING PROPELLER INBOARD MARINE ENGINE MOTOR HIT MISS WOODEN BOAT” is in sale since Friday, July 20, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Boats & Ships\Other Boat & Ship Collectibles”. The seller is “iowafarmgirltreasures” and is located in Vinton, Iowa. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
