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Howdy guys,

Jack has asked me to chime in and assist with identifying this outboard.

To the best of my knowledge the only Australian outboard to use a 2hp Kirby High Torque mower engine was the 1958 Kingfisher.

Like so many other Australian "outboard manufacturers" of that era, Kingfisher assembled outboards using a variety of readily available components including generic legs, gearboxes and mower engines.

Kingfisher outboards were produced with Victa, Villiers, Kirby and Hurricane engines over the years.

There is also a small reference to the Kingfisher with 2hp Kirby High Torque in "The Old Outboard Book" by Peter Hunn (third edition)

Hope that helps.

Regards,
AusAnzani