General Information

Serial #

N/A

Part Number

1

Total Parts

1

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

Aluminium/ Steel/ Fibreglass.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

70.0 cm

Width

36.0 cm

Height

145.0 cm

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Marine Transportation

Category

Motive power

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

West Bend

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Wisconsin

City

Hartford

Context

Country

Canada

State/Province

Ontario

Period

Unknown

Canada

Type of outboard motors sold and used in Canada. Similar ones could also have been manufactured at the branch plant factory in Barrie, Ontario.

Function

Marine propulsion.

Technical

The 80 HP Tiger Shark model was introduced in 1961. It is a four-in-line. It is equipped with the " Electric-Shark System" which includes battery ignition with coil, condenser and breaker point for each cylinder. In summary, it is a completely independent electrical system for each cylinder. It also had a 20 amp constant current alternator-generator which charges the battery even when idling. It was among the most powerful outboards on the market at the time. It is a good example of the higher HP product being offered to the consumer.

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

Markings, in raised-lettering, present on sides of main body read: "[logo: Tiger Shark + shark emblem]" Emblem on one side cracked & name missing. "800 [model number]". Mfr. Logo reads: "[logo: West Bend]".

Missing

N/A

Finish

Painted white not original finish but same colour.

Decoration

Shark emblem on sides of hood (one cracked)