Jack Craib's Rowboat Motor Information Site

Detroit

This is yet another badge motor made by Caille.

Trading on their good name in marine and stationary engines the Detroit Engine Works, out to maximize profits, contracted with Caille for a rowboat motor.


For more information and history:

  • Check Arlan Carter's book, The American Rowboat Motor, that is specifically on rowboat motors.
  • Check out Peter Hunn's book

Below is the only ad I have bumped into, and below that, a typical ad for the company.

 

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Below: A more typical marine engine ad for the company.