McDuff Engines

Just Sold · 01-25-2011, 07:08 PM

Nice article on McDuff engines (made in Lakeport) in the Winnipesaukee Times.
Jeff Fay collects them: http://www.faysboatyard.com/articles/mcduff.html

Slickcraft · 01-25-2011, 07:30 PM

I plan to stop by and take a look at his collection, now that we know what Jeff does in the Winter. Jeff is a very good mechanic and a hard worker. (He keeps the 1976 Slickcraft running). Nice to see that he finds time for this great hobby.

WJT2 · 01-26-2011, 08:29 PM

My brother Warren Taylor, Birch Island, owned a Johnson Laker, circa 1906 "ESSEX" that originally had a McDuff engine. I think the engine became a door stop at Fay's and was in use as that for many years. The 'ESSEX" is still alive and on Lake Sunset or Suncook (I think)down off of Rte 28.
WJT2
PS I agree Jeff is a great guy who happens to have great mechanical skills as well.

trfour · 02-06-2011, 10:10 PM

A part of my Life!

William J. McDuff, Gasolene Engine Manufacturer, 83 Gold Street, Lakeport, New Hampshire

83 Gold Street, Lakeport, NH	McDuff Bumblebee Engine	McDuff 2 cylinder
W.J. McDuff Machine Company History - by Jeff Fay

Model G - LIGHT WEIGHT MARINE TEN HORSEPOWER, TWO CYLINDER, TWO CYCLE McDUFF ENGINE BORE, 4-1/4 INCHES; STROKE, 3-1/4 INCHES; GIVES TEN HORSEPOWER AT 1,000 REVOLUTIONS; IT CAN BE RUN FROM 400 TO 1,200 REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE. WEIGHT OF ENGINE 185 POUNDS.	Model E - MEDIUM WEIGHT MARINE TEN HORSEPOWER, TWO CYLINDER, TWO CYCLE McDUFF ENGINE BORE, 4-1/4"; STROKE, 4-1/2 INCHES; GIVES TEN HORSEPOWER AT 750 REVOLUTIONS; IT CAN BE RUN FROM 400 TO 900 REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE. WEIGHT OF ENGINE IS 300 POUNDS
This information obtained from a 3 page parts list for a 10HP Light Weight Marine engine, undated.	This information obtained from a 3 page parts list for a 10HP Medium Weight Marine engine, undated.

They all still amaze me, and I have been known to figure out some problems with and fix them for most of my Life!...

Terry
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Chickie · 02-08-2011, 10:33 AM

Here is a little added information on the McDuff Machine Co. from research I have done.

William J. McDuff sold the company to George K. Gile and Edward M. Sanders in December 1920. George A. Collins, in partnership with George A. Quimby, purchased it from them in February 1922. Both Quimby and Collins were druggists and operated drug stores in Lakeport. Quimby's Drug Store was located in the IOOF building (street level) in Lakeport Square and Collins' Drug Store was at 59 Elm Street (where Wanda's Beauty Shop is today).

George A. Collins (1868-1934) was an entrepreneur and had extensive real estate holdings around the area. Among them was the Bear Island House, which he owned and operated from 1909 to 1922. He also had at least part interest in an ice house on Paugus Bay, but I have been unable to ascertain its exact location. Laconia City Directories of the 1920's to 1934 (the year of his death) lists him as president of McDuff's and his son, George P. as treasurer. He was also president of a Dodge - Plymouth dealership in the early 1930's, with his son as treasurer.

The 1940 City Directory lists "McDuff Marine Corp., boat building, repairing and renting, 65 Gold St., Lakeport; pres-treas Augustine S. Francis"

Phil · 09-27-2011, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WJT2

My brother Warren Taylor, Birch Island, owned a Johnson Laker, circa 1906 "ESSEX" that originally had a McDuff engine. I think the engine became a door stop at Fay's and was in use as that for many years. The 'ESSEX" is still alive and on Lake Sunset or Suncook (I think)down off of Rte 28.
WJT2
PS I agree Jeff is a great guy who happens to have great mechanical skills as well.

I have the Essex and it lives and looks GREAT. My name is Phil Dail and will send pictures if you want. My tel 207-626-0028

Just Sold · 09-27-2011, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil

I have the Essex and it lives and looks GREAT. My name is Phil Dail and will send pictures if you want. My tel 207-626-0028

Phil, Could you some pictures here in the photo gallery? I bet many here would like to see them.

Phil · 10-03-2011, 05:25 PM

This is a pic I took of a picture of the Essex. I don't have any digital photos of it at the moment. Can you tell me anything more about it? Do you know where the original ESSEX brass nameplate is? I have been told the boat had been passed through many of the Birch Island homeowners. It was a barn find for me the day before Christmas in the mid-ninetys, it had been unloved for many years. I have had it on Pleasant Lake in Deerfield, NH for most years since then. I would love to hear any history or stories you have!

01-25-2011, 07:08 PM	#1
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,612 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	McDuff Engines Nice article on McDuff engines (made in Lakeport) in the Winnipesaukee Times. Jeff Fay collects them: http://www.faysboatyard.com/articles/mcduff.html __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

01-26-2011, 08:29 PM	#3
WJT2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Foxborough MA Posts: 175 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 4 Thanked 50 Times in 31 Posts	Whats Up McDuff ? My brother Warren Taylor, Birch Island, owned a Johnson Laker, circa 1906 "ESSEX" that originally had a McDuff engine. I think the engine became a door stop at Fay's and was in use as that for many years. The 'ESSEX" is still alive and on Lake Sunset or Suncook (I think)down off of Rte 28. WJT2 PS I agree Jeff is a great guy who happens to have great mechanical skills as well.

02-08-2011, 10:33 AM	#5
Chickie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 367 Thanks: 0 Thanked 67 Times in 38 Posts	McDuff Machine Co. Here is a little added information on the McDuff Machine Co. from research I have done. William J. McDuff sold the company to George K. Gile and Edward M. Sanders in December 1920. George A. Collins, in partnership with George A. Quimby, purchased it from them in February 1922. Both Quimby and Collins were druggists and operated drug stores in Lakeport. Quimby's Drug Store was located in the IOOF building (street level) in Lakeport Square and Collins' Drug Store was at 59 Elm Street (where Wanda's Beauty Shop is today). George A. Collins (1868-1934) was an entrepreneur and had extensive real estate holdings around the area. Among them was the Bear Island House, which he owned and operated from 1909 to 1922. He also had at least part interest in an ice house on Paugus Bay, but I have been unable to ascertain its exact location. Laconia City Directories of the 1920's to 1934 (the year of his death) lists him as president of McDuff's and his son, George P. as treasurer. He was also president of a Dodge - Plymouth dealership in the early 1930's, with his son as treasurer. The 1940 City Directory lists "McDuff Marine Corp., boat building, repairing and renting, 65 Gold St., Lakeport; pres-treas Augustine S. Francis"

10-03-2011, 05:25 PM	#8
Phil Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Pictures of the Laker This is a pic I took of a picture of the Essex. I don't have any digital photos of it at the moment. Can you tell me anything more about it? Do you know where the original ESSEX brass nameplate is? I have been told the boat had been passed through many of the Birch Island homeowners. It was a barn find for me the day before Christmas in the mid-ninetys, it had been unloved for many years. I have had it on Pleasant Lake in Deerfield, NH for most years since then. I would love to hear any history or stories you have! Attached Images

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