Better known
for their single and twin cylinder inboard engines, Blaxland Rae of 185-189
Salisbury Road, Camperdown, NSW also marketed a 4 ½ hp single
cylinder, water-cooled outboard motor for a short period of time.
The Blaxland Rae outboard featured a Hurricane Model 200 engine with cast aluminium shroud, recoil starter and rear mounted cylindrical fuel tank. The engine sat above a Clipper mid-section (See also CLIPPER) with a purpose built gearbox, water-pump housing and propeller assembly; components that were unique to Hurricane and Blaxland Rae branded outboard motors only.
The Blaxland Rae outboard featured a Hurricane Model 200 engine with cast aluminium shroud, recoil starter and rear mounted cylindrical fuel tank. The engine sat above a Clipper mid-section (See also CLIPPER) with a purpose built gearbox, water-pump housing and propeller assembly; components that were unique to Hurricane and Blaxland Rae branded outboard motors only.
Having a combined drive and exhaust tube, the Blaxland Rae outboard could be turned through 360 degrees, thereby allowing reverse propulsion without the need for a reverse gear.
Unlike their inboard engines which were generally finished in a bright red, all Blaxland Rae outboards observed so far have been finished in a medium blue hammertone.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Single cylinder, water-cooled, 2-stroke
- 4.5hp
- Bore and Stroke, 2.375” and 2.125” respectively. Total cubic capacity 185cc
- WICO Ignition
- Amal Carburetter
- Recoil Starter
- Rear mounted fuel tank
- Anti-corrosion, light-weight aluminium alloy castings
The Hurricane Model 200 engine also featured in the largest
of the ATOM Waterboy Outboard motors, where it was rated at 6hp.
Stay tuned! More Blaxland Rae information to follow.
