Facts about Evinrude/Johnson racing outboards made my OMC

[lars strom]

Going today with my wife Carina.
The red circle is Ralph Evinrude Test Center

Well.. The Stuart Boat Show was pretty boring but we found something that made me happy and put a big smile on my face.
A new water front development in Stuart, Florida.
(Landford Landing)
We maybe must live on this street one day. NE Evinrude Circle
Beautiful place but too pricey for us..

[powerabout]

OK..the 2.7 liter V6 looper is also a very good engine.

Big bore carbs
Light boat it was great

[lars strom]

Wonder why Clericis were not brought over to the US? It would appear that they were competitive with the other European boats at the time. I have seen plenty of Molinaris, Scottis , Schulzes and a few Miles and Burgess. Never a Clerici?

Clerici cats by Franco dominated overseas for many years in the UIM SD and SE class. I purchased 10 Clerici boats over the years. Even a OE Clerici but was not fast enough.
I also raced one in the BP 200 South Africa 1975.

[lars strom]

The OE 44 boat is me in the BP 200 race in South Africa 1975. It was a Clerice SE boat/engine in the OE class
Fun memories.

[2us70]

Is that other guy the one who won the OMC race of champions in Miami? I figured he had a bit of tunnel boat experience when I saw him get in a SE boat and whip a bunch of big name drivers.

The OE 44 boat is me in the PB 200 South Africa 1975. It was a Clerice SE boat/engine in the OE class
Fun memories.

[lars strom]

Nja 2US70,
Here is a complete report from the Race of Champions at the Miami Marine Stadium 1975. Pictures, my take and a video.
Billy Schumacher won.

http://svera.se/blogg/the-race-of-champions-at-the-miami-marine-stadium-1975-by-bill-muncey/

[lars strom]

This is from the OE class European Championship race in Denmark 1981.
I raced my #1 Burgess/AKAI/Evinrude CC and a really tough fight with Ulrich Rochel in his #20 Burgess/Konig boxer 6 cylinder. After a weekend racing the 4 heats
and some technical issues for me Ulrich won and I came in second.
Micheal Werner in his Molinari/Merc was third.
John Hill in his #52 Burgess/Johnson was fourth but got disqualified.
Sorry for Danish only but picture and result is easy to understand.
The second picture is my boat in that race.
Thanks to Jorgen Jorgenson.

[lars strom]

Rick Frost #6 Velden Racing/Johnson F1-V8 3.5 liter 2 stroke looper fuel inj. 1985
Photo credit:Barry Trindall.

[lars strom]

Back in the days when Ralph Evinrude Test Center in Stuart, Florida was active. Check this short video when test drivers are playing.

https://www.facebook.com/lars.strom....13389796952296

[FMP]

Good work if you can get it

[powerabout]

The marina I grew up at was in a river with a nice bar into the bay, lots of customer boats got tested...
Was on the water almost everyday for the 4 years of my apprenticeship

[lars strom]

Offshore V class Max 4 liter,
X-26 with Johnson V8 GT 4 liter looper, 2 stroke.

[lars strom]

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One more picture of the OMC F3 / 31 powerhead.

[lars strom]

This is an interesting picture from Aurozo, Italy 1976.
Roger Jenkins in his #95 OE class Burgess/Archimedes/Konig. Alf Bullen in the #6 ON class Hodges/Evinrude CCC 2 liter V6. Not sure if it is a cross-flow or looper.
Pretty sure Steverino know the answer.

[ron54]

Lars, I don't want to appear dumb but it is what i do best..would you explain the difference between looper and crossflow?