Jack Craib's Rowboat Motor Information Site
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The current Watermota Company's website gives a succinct history. They aren't interested in going into details or sharing early photos though! |
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When WWI ( August 1914 to November 1918) first mobilized British manufacturers to support the war effort, the Watermota production facilities were greatly given over to making Hyland Cocking levers for machine guns and a range of aircraft fittings. When the Admiralty request came through they didn't design a new motor. They produced a copy of the Waterman 1916 3.5hp single which was named Watermota. From that design they went on to develop later outboards. (This is how I interpret what I read. E.C.) |
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