100 Years Tribute to Evinrude Thread

[FlowMaxx]

Post all your favorite pictures, videos and stories of new and old. Anything goes, from Grandpa's trusty 5 horse to the baddest race motors. Every motor and every picture has a story. No bashing please.

I have many pictures I would like to post, but I would like to kick it off with some recent shots of the present and future of Evinrude outboards. My wife and I recently had the privilege of riding in a modern ETEC powered race boat out to Blarneys Island for the races. I had seen them run well before, but the experience of being in the boat was truely amazing. Smooth, Quiet, responsive and very quick. As an Evinrude fan, I am proud of the company putting out a quality product again. The two boats pictured below are very competitive with the other outboards and are emissions friendly to boot. :thumbsup:

Happy 100th Evinrude!!! :cheers:

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[Scream And Fly]

Here you go - brand new 1973 Evinrude 6-horsepower Fisherman. Never run, I removed it from the original box!

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[Scream And Fly]

Here's another - the very last of the Johnson 2-strokes; brand new 2005 Johnson 9.9:

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[FlowMaxx]

Here you go - brand new 1973 Evinrude 6-horsepower Fisherman. Never run, I removed it from the original box!

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Wow Greg, even the box is MINT. That is an amazing find :thumbsup:

[FlowMaxx]

Here are a few from the Milwaukee boat show earlier this year at the Evinrude display:

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[Phil's other half...Sue.]

Hi Flomaxx...Not sure if you saw these vids, I posted them the other day, if you didn't see them here they are, old but pretty cool....:cool:




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[jjmalkow]

Here's a few shots of my 1985 40hp short shaft tiller, manual start! Found hiding at a small dealer in the sticks, hiding on the used motor rack back in storage. Got it for a song, run it on my 16ft fishin boat. Turns a 15inch pitch SST, was a "donation" from my Dad. I get 31-32mph all day with me and wife.
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[jjmalkow]

Newest addition...also hiding in a warehouse, worked on theis guy for a few years....finally gave in and let it go. Sweet little 9.9hp!! Great on the 12ft lund....
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[Stoker1]

I'll add my collection. Btw, I'm needing some spare parts for the 6hp. Its a '76 model. If you can help me out, lemme know. Cash of course. :thumbsup:

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[Robby321]

71 Mate, 72 Mate, 63 Belgium made 3hp Weedless, and one of the first 200V-6's, taken late 70's..(on Pistakee Lake)..Switzercraft GL-20:thumbsup:

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[FlowMaxx]

Check out this ski boat. How many skiiers bo you think this boat can pull up at once?

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[Streamin101]

That 40 shorty is sweeeeet, ya gotta find a stream to put that on:thumbsup:

[Phil's other half...Sue.]

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A pattern maker by trade, Ole Evinrude finished his first outboard motor in 1907 And even to this day, outboard motors are basically the same: using Ole’s idea of a vertical crankshaft, horizontal flywheels, and set of bevel gears. Today Evinrude motors will propel a boat a bit faster than the ’07 version (150 mph versus 5 mph).
THE STORY, DID YOU KNOW?
Invention: outboard motor in 1907
Definition: A detachable internal-combustion engine mounted on outboard brackets or on the stern of a boat
Patent: 1,001,260 (US) issued August 22, 1911

Inventor: Ole Evinrude

Criteria: First practical. Modern prototype. Entrepreneur.
Birth: April 19, 1877 in Oslo, Norway
Death: July 12, 1934
Nationality: American (of Norwegian descent)

Milestones:
1877 Ole Evinrude born April 19, 1877 in Oslo, Norway
1882 Evinrude family moves to American and settles in Cambridge, Wisconsin
1905 Cameron Waterman invents and files patent application for a Boat-Propelling Device
1906 after Ole made a 5-mile roundtrip by rowboat he formed his idea for a practical boat motor
1907 the first field tests of Evinrude's outboard motor, a 1 1/2 horsepower, 62-pound iron engine
1907 U.S. Patent No. 851,389 issued April 23, assigned to Waterman Marine Motor Co.
1910 Ole filed patent application for Marine Propulsion Mechanism on September 10
1911 Ole formed a business partnership with a tugboat magnate named Chris Meyer
1911 U.S. Patent No. 1,001,260 issued August 22, assigned to Evinrude Motor Co,
1914 Ole sells his half interest in Evinrude Motor Co to Meyer, in order to take a vacation
1919 Ole designs a twin-cylinder, 3-horsepower, 48-pound, aluminum outboard motor.
1919 Ole forms "Elto" Company to compete with the Meyer's Evinrude Company
1922 Johnson Motors established, specialist in inboard motors and speedboats
1929 a three-way merger formed Outboard Marine Corporation, Evinrude reacquired his first company
1932 OMC began to expand, producing, for example, "Evinrude Lawn-Boy" power lawnmowers
1934 Ole Evinrude passed away (1 year after his wife) and his son Ralph inherited the presidency
1936, OMC renamed Outboard Marine & Manufacturing Company after acquiring Johnson Outboards
outboard motor, boat motor, evinrude, motor boat, Ole Evinrude, Chris Meyer, Ralph Evinrude, invention, history, inventor of, history of, who invented, invention of, fascinating facts.

The Story

[FlowMaxx]

Thanks Sue for the great vids and the story!!!

[baja200merk]

White power :thumbsup:

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[jjmalkow]

That 40 shorty is sweeeeet, ya gotta find a stream to put that on:thumbsup:

Thanks Brett! Got my eyes on another one, has a bad hole but its newer and electric start. They always seem to pop up now and then over here.

[jjmalkow]

Old opposed 8hp. Runs, has good spark, pumps water!! Got some carb issues though it was cracked when we got it, converted to a different carb. I'll snap a few and get it up later this week. Backround of last pic is my 1969, 18hp Fastwin, got that at a police auction!!

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[Baja16]

Check out the credits at the end...

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[mrcrsr]

maybe you guys should be celebrating what was evinrude when it was an american owned company, i guess at least they're still around

[jenksam]

HERE ARE A COUPLE OF PICS OF SOME OF MY ENGINES. FOR THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN AT THE SHOP YOU KNOW WHAT IS IN STORE. I WILL BE POSTING PICS OVER THE NEXT WEEK OR SO.

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[jjmalkow]

"mrcrsr"....Don't air your dirty laundry here. This thread is about celebrating the past and sharing stories about our motors. If you have a gripe start your own thread, don't come crappin on this one.

[mrcrsr]

if you read my post i happen to like the old omc, not the new, i think omc in the day was cool, including their f1 v8 program, rotary race engines,etc,i just don't agree w/ what is happening today, sorry to upset your thread, and sam(jenksam) builds some serious omcs!

[baja200merk]

Not even 2 pages and the bashing begins. Supporting vendor huh? Don't worry, none of us will be buying anything from you.

yea no chit, its another one of them god damn wrong island nagger lovers! he shouldnt be bashing evinrude or Canadians he should be happy he didnt have a mercury with the factory option ( a gaping oily hole in the side of the block) but i guess then ya could have unbolted the motor, thats heavy enough to set quicker than the anchor, wont drag and put the boat in the rocks:rolleyes:

charlie, call me i got a factory 1994 OMC lower/LWPU you can run till ur sporty gets done :D

KID:reddevil:

[mrcrsr]

yea no chit, its another one of them god damn wrong island nagger lovers! he shouldnt be bashing evinrude or Canadians he should be happy he didnt have a mercury with the factory option ( a gaping oily hole in the side of the block) but i guess then ya could have unbolted the motor, thats heavy enough to set quicker than the anchor, wont drag and put the boat in the rocks:rolleyes:

charlie, call me i got a factory 1994 OMC lower/LWPU you can run till ur sporty gets done :D

KID:reddevil:
i'd twist the 2 piece driveshaft out of it!!!:D lol!!!!!:p and the broken customer's boat had the 175 johnson!

[Baja16]

Heres a little diplay we have at the shop... The center motor is a 1941 Evinrude Ranger (runs) and the outside motors are mid fifties sportwin and fleetwin (both run). The motor crate is from the early 20's (i think, way before my time). The motor on the left (sportwin) my great grandfather sold new to an elderly man in 54'. He used it for a few short years then passed away. The motor sat for many years in his sons garage, his son then decide to give it to us since he had no used for it. The motor is mint and all original.

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[FlowMaxx]

Nice pics Sam!! thanks. Dan - any of those for sale? :D:D

[Baja16]

Nice pics Sam!! thanks. Dan - any of those for sale? :D:D


Nope... display only:D

[jjmalkow]

Dan, Sweet display!! Love the motor crate!!

[FlowMaxx]

Laker and I got out a couple of the antiques today

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[Robby321]

to have some sort of fuel related issue w/ the engine(i ran it for 40 mins, go to slow down, engine dies and won't restart, almost wash up on some rocks rite before the anchor hooks!!!), anyway, got the engine restarted after holding my hand over the carb throats while cranking(primer bulb is hard, enrichener does no good, spark is good), so what are you all cheering about??

OK, we can get the cheerleaders out now..:thumbsup:
Bet 99.9% OWNER...not the motor..seen many a dumbazz with money, and come back bitchin, with stupid, and THEIR fault!:cheers:

Nice rip, too which is a good thread..100 freaking years, and ya got ONE BITCH?...uuuggghhh..

[rockman69]

I know these have been posted before, but, what the heck....

I happen to like them

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[baja200merk]

i'd twist the 2 piece driveshaft out of it!!! lol!!!!!

your gettin Beefs 1978 v6 case 1 piece, only issue is you'll have to put your shifter in reverse to go forward like he has been doing for 2 yrs :leaving: :D


I know these have been posted before, but, what the heck....

I happen to like them

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she's a gorilla :thumbsup: but what happened to the good trim:confused:

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i should have that thing on my boat :( can you say high 20s :D

Kid

[JrCRXHF]

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Had the Johnson cover on this weekend but you get the idea.

My first outboard rebuild. With the Tech help from Monty and a great set of hands from my friend Adam.

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Taking the finished motor out of the basement and to the boat.

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Just after First Start up.

(This motor was pre EPA)
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Motor started right up.


All and all I love the old motor runs great. (Not the best on gas)

But has a sound that you just have to love.

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[Jon.Bucy]

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Does anyone know where I can get one of these?

[baja200merk]

i have a late 80s 2hp in ny its in great shape, never use it but dono if id sell it. sure hate rowing :D

keep your eye on criagslist, i see 3 and 4s on there all the time.

[Robby321]

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Does anyone know where I can get one of these?

My pic..Johnson made them also. Best to search Craigslist..2hp "Mate" on Rude, not sure what the Johnny's were called off hand. Try the Seattle site..there was a pristene on (Johnny)..a few days back..$200 firm..(worth it). Far as I know, came in 15, 20, and 25 L/S..(sailboat). Guy behind me had a L/S I worked on, and its now history..sold. Its a hot item out here, Puget Sound area..small Sailboat motor. I sold the one in the pic..reluctantly, that was a 72, but I still have a 71. The 72 was so salted from.."stupid"..I could not get the prop off. But engine wise, was fine. Just needed a carb kit. Paid $100, sold $150, and also told him the salt thing..I B/S nobody.
Damn motors weigh 31 pounds. Gas self contained. Oars weigh close, way longer, and less WORK! I stick mine in the Flatbottom, in the bow, if I will go out messing around, a little too far from the homebase Marina. Just enough room, off the IL6 transom, for a "get home". One never knows. Always "prepared!:thumbsup:
Shipping would be dirt cheap, as its light, and small, so check out Craigs, do a search.
PM me, with you addy, and if I spot one, let ya know..
Also, the impeller, on the original, don't mess a new one. Its a bigger thick blade, they toast over the years, age. ..(fat solid blades age, and crack..new is really flexy, smaller, but work fine.Theres an upgrade kit, all new housings, bolt right up. $40. Don't have the P/N upgrade at hand, but "Laings Outboards"..goggle it..in Fla..super people, great guy, has ALL PARTS...and does all the old school, smaller Johnny/Rude..(and more) stuff.
If I also catch one searching, I'll post it here too..(they just don't make them like that anymore!..Too bad too..great little motors!:thumbsup:)

[Robby321]

. sure hate rowing .

ya beat me on the post...:thumbsup:..

[samari]

Cool thread I posted this last year but I thought it would be fitting. Sorry for the bad pictures. This was at the waukegan facility.
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[baja200merk]

ya beat me on the post...:thumbsup:..

especially against a 4 knot current, it pushes my 9.4 watertenter great even with 2 in it :D.. might go for a 4hp for next yr i wanna get on plane, besides the watertender is the only boat ive ever owned that meets the max hp rating. rule of thumb is always double it right? :D

[Robby321]

especially against a 4 knot current, it pushes my 9.4 watertenter great even with 2 in it :D.. might go for a 4hp for next yr i wanna get on plane, besides the watertender is the only boat ive ever owned that meets the max hp rating. rule of thumb is always double it right? :D

Yep!...we here , lower Puget Sound, get twice daily, anywhere at times, 18 feet tides swings. Ya NEVER .."fight the tide":thumbsup:..Jeezz..yesterday ya could "wakeboard"..with just a rope off the man dock!:eek:
Best too just ..(if ya break down)..ride it to the nearest shore! People here always got beer, and a ride on the asphalt home..worry the boat later!:thumbsup:

[rockman69]

your gettin Beefs 1978 v6 case 1 piece, only issue is you'll have to put your shifter in reverse to go forward like he has been doing for 2 yrs :leaving: :D



she's a gorilla :thumbsup: but what happened to the good trim:confused:

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i should have that thing on my boat :( can you say high 20s :D

Kid


I dunno, the other trim just didnt appeal to me. Im sure it would have been fine, but just heard a few things about them.

Im sure if you were to put this thing on your boat, mid 30's wouldnt be out of the question...:thumbsup:

[Laker]

Operation Super Flee is under way!!!

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[Laker]

Check this out!! One piston in backwards....!!!?!
Looks like it ran its whole life that way!?>?!!


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[Laker]

Awww the tiny bypass cover!!! :D

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[Laker]

AND Let the grinding begin!!!!

Im building this one as a phase 3 out of 5....:reddevil:

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[E-tec1]

hey Gusto, did u build this one???????:eek::eek:

[Laker]

getting things roughed in......:D

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[Jon.Bucy]

What is it?

[Laker]

What is it?

A 1952 Evinrude Fleetwin. 7.5 hp
I have another one thats stock but strong. Pushes my 12 foot john boat to 19.4mph! We will see what some flow work and compression does to these little gems :cheers:

[Robby321]

Check this out!! One piston in backwards....!!!?!
Looks like it ran its whole life that way!?>?!!


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HA! I picked up a 7 1/2 close to same year Johnny. A trashed rod was coat hanger wired to the tiller. No sign of a piston. When I got around to looking at it, seems all together though, but froze up. Ripped it down, and seems they just took the rod out, PUT THE PISTON BACK IN:eek:, and probably tried to run as a 3 1/4 hp?:rolleyes: Amazing!

[Baja16]

Laker thats AWESOME!!! you gotta make a vid, i wanna hear that thing scream!! So when is it gonna be back together running?

[Robby321]

A 1952 Evinrude Fleetwin. 7.5 hp
I have another one thats stock but strong. Pushes my 12 foot john boat to 19.4mph! We will see what some flow work and compression does to these little gems :cheers:

As done a lot of messing the old stuff, make sure to check the rods for wear. Crank usually OK, and "think", rollers B/E..not sure off hand, but the small end was a bushing, and found many over the years, that when ya cranked it around, and the pistons are now being "pulled back down", shove them back, see if slop. Great little motors, them and the Johnnys. Only problem is parts, as the old TN's/TD's (Johhnys), the 5.5, and then the 10hp Rudes and J's, kinda told people to get either/or...get the bigger..7/2 kinda never made it.
Had (spoke of before), I think was a 57 ? Johnny 7.5. Had a hard time Ebaying the good parts..simply not needed. Still might have some gearcase parts here, and more...(look winter...)
Is that a full gearshift?, or a "spinner"? Keep an eye out for a 15hp "Fastwin, 50's. SUPER MOTORS, as the Johnny 18hp "Holiday Bronze". motors. Those pups are FOREVER!
Also parts available, the old stuff. Dude in FLA..search .."Laings Outboards". Super guy, knows his stuff.:thumbsup:

[Laker]

Laker thats AWESOME!!! you gotta make a vid, i wanna hear that thing scream!! So when is it gonna be back together running?

She was back together the same night.. I had it breaking in in a test barrel for about an hour today. Sounds healthy. May have her on a boat tomorrow for sea trials.
It doesnt have bearings anywhere but the bushings are all tight.
I have the 14 fastwin and the 15 fastwin.. Looking at more!:cheers:

[Mark75H]

Tradewinds in Arnold, MD has a lot of parts for old OMC's too

[FlowMaxx]

She was back together the same night.. I had it breaking in in a test barrel for about an hour today. Sounds healthy. May have her on a boat tomorrow for sea trials.
It doesnt have bearings anywhere but the bushings are all tight.
I have the 14 fastwin and the 15 fastwin.. Looking at more!:cheers:

My house tomorrow... Bring the stocker and we will do a 1000' drag. Janna will video :D

[Robby321]

have the 14 fastwin and the 15 fastwin.. Looking at more!:cheers:

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::cheers:

[FlowMaxx]

Laker and I had a little fun over the weekend............

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn280/FlowMaxx/100_8076.jpg
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn280/FlowMaxx/100_8101.jpg
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn280/FlowMaxx/100_8109.jpg

[FlowMaxx]

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn280/FlowMaxx/100_8088.jpg

[baja200merk]

how much faster was the ported one? :D

[Robby321]

!!!!!...:thumbsup:going like a bat out hell damn sure fun, but "long ago stuff"..just freaking putting, is a gas too!:cheers:
NEVER sell my 12 foot Alum row, the options of the 2 "Mate", either 3 HP weedless, our if speed? MY 5 1/2 ancient Johnny..:thumbsup:
Something about just a putting, low and slow, that "2 stroke oil smell"..cannot be beat...and probably where most started out, but then we made money, and needed more. They all have there place!:thumbsup:
PS..I got that same Rude in the shed, pickled..the pic with the hand on the motor...."remember to twist the gas on!":eek:

[Laker]

how much faster was the ported one? :D

She needs rings...
Anyone know of a set of rings for a 1950-52ish Evinrude Fleetwin?

[Mark75H]

Tradewinds is always worth a shot

[Laker]

Tradewinds is always worth a shot

Which one? Location.. Number?
Any specific contact?:D

[Robby321]

She needs rings...
Anyone know of a set of rings for a 1950-52ish Evinrude Fleetwin?

Give this guy a shout..dude is into everything old..in FLA..super people. Ask him in an email, and if not known where, or has it......he would know where to search..
http://www.laingsoutboards.com/
Or hit the AOMCI site,. hit the "Ask a question"...
http://www.aomci.org/

[Mark75H]

Operator error ... Fairwinds, not Tradewinds
1000 Fairwinds Dr.
Annapolis, MD. 21401


http://www.fairwindsmarina.com/

[Baja16]

She needs rings...
Anyone know of a set of rings for a 1950-52ish Evinrude Fleetwin?


i might know were some are, let me know if you cant find any locally.

[kimswang]

http://i29.tinypic.com/j7qf11.jpg

Inventor: Ole Evinrude

Birth: April 19, 1877 in Oslo, Norway
Death: July 12, 1934
Nationality: American (of Norwegian descent)

Milestones:
1877 Ole Evinrude born April 19, 1877 in Oslo, Norway
1882 Evinrude family moves to American and settles in Cambridge, Wisconsin


This might just answer the question why my motors are designated " Viking Edition"...:D

Thanks for posting Sue.

[Dukeofchippewa]

I'll get some pics etc. posted as soon as I find some time. I thought retirement was supposed to be relaxing.:(

[Scream And Fly]

Does this count? :) Original Japanese Mitsuwa electric model from the early 1980s.

http://i32.tinypic.com/11v4n80.jpg

[FlowMaxx]

For sure! I had that one as a kid and recently purchased another 2. One standard and one counter rotation. had a yam too, but no interest in having that one again :D :thumbsup:

[Jo Boone]

I'll add my collection. Btw, I'm needing some spare parts for the 6hp. Its a '76 model. If you can help me out, lemme know. Cash of course. :thumbsup:

.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/rdoubledog/DSCF0385.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/rdoubledog/DSCF0388.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/rdoubledog/DSCF0387.jpg
nice pics man.. i fly rc too... i fly helis and planes. i more into 3d flying .. nice to see other rc plane people out there

[Jo Boone]

Does this count? :) Original Japanese Mitsuwa electric model from the early 1980s.

http://i32.tinypic.com/11v4n80.jpg
i had a couple of thoes when i was a kid!! havent seen any in a real long time

[Robby321]

i had a couple of thoes when i was a kid!! havent seen any in a real long time

HA!...check ebay for some originals..(not new)..bring MAJOR BUCKS!
Remember as a kid, bathtub..little suckers...wish I saved them..still have over 1000 Hot Wheels here though..I'm still a "model freak" (they need ZERO maintenance!):thumbsup:

[Robby321]

Heres a pic..toys. Dude East coast..won't steal his "passion", or thunder.."all things boats"..or name..some will know him, and has given me permission to post them.
This is stuff that would drive me nuts..."Hmmmmmm.."what next to play with?):thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:http://i30.tinypic.com/30rmuyc.jpg

And his REAL STUFF!..JEEEZZZ!:cheers:

http://i29.tinypic.com/23lcdg1.jpg

Just a small pic, but if ya look at the car, in the shop..well..ya will get the story..of a true "boat motor freak!"...(and has been racing for decades!!)

[Laker]

http://i30.tinypic.com/30rmuyc.jpg


I think I wet myself..


Giggidy Giggidy

[FlowMaxx]

http://i30.tinypic.com/30rmuyc.jpg


I think I wet myself..


Giggidy Giggidy


Me too.... Check out the picture in the background.....

[Robby321]

I've seem some the old school toy electric Ob's, on Ebay, got for $500 easy..Insane!
That "wall", has to hold a good buck..(MANY $$$$$'s) ..well, he probably would never sell any, but some kid of his, on his passing, has a goldmine!
Sometime ya never know just want to.."hang onto"...(like I always say...never meet someone, get a stupid first opinion..be nice, get to know, and they just might "let in to see"..there "STUFF!"

[Robby321]

Me too.... Check out the picture in the background.....

WHOA..did ya look CLOSE...!:eek::thumbsup:
Seen the pic years..NEVER SAW THAT!:cheers:

[Laker]

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/LakerV4/DSC00912.jpg

[Laker]

Labor day FUN

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/LakerV4/DSC00974.jpg

[Laker]

This hot rod will be joined by another...... soon :reddevil:


http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/LakerV4/DSC00882.jpg

[Baja16]

hey Laker did you get those rings??

[Laker]

I gotem bud! Just need the time to finish it... :D

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/LakerV4/DSC00878.jpg

[Robby321]

Giggidy Giggidy..:D:thumbsup:. Talking Family Guy right?
Getting a little off thread, but always a "South Park" fan..never cared much for the Simpsons, but still cool it..but Family Guy?:thumbsup:
New series coming soon..fall.."Cleaveland", the black dude. Saw a few clips, and its a real STITCH!. Seth Green..(?..writer)..is a freaking wildman! And took me awhile to figure out "Robot Chicken", but its insane. If it wasn't for younger years, and good drugs..these guys who write the shows, do the talk, would be LAWYERS.. I bet!
Anyway, old small 2 stroke Johnny/Rudes ..RULE!:cool:;)

[FlowMaxx]

Ya... I like Evinrudes......

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn280/FlowMaxx/100_8075.jpg

[Robby321]

Yep!:D ..old Johhny/Rudes RULE!:thumbsup:
I got stuff out the back enclosed to the shop 20x8 shed. 2 3hp Weedless, 2hp Rude "Mate"...(lighter than any "oar", and less work!)..a 63 5 1/2 Johnny. One weedless is a 63?..Johnny..put a straight gearcase on..and a super shape Belgium made Rude Weedless, freaking purrs! Think a 58?..have to check.
Also have I think.. 2 weedless lower gear cases..anybody needs one?..PM me.
Again..fast is cool:thumbsup:..but low and slow, just a "putting"?...still has class..:cool:
Can't beat that old "2 stroke SMELL":cheers:....what I did for "perfume", 55 years ago..when first "wet", at 5 years old!
Ya got some super good looking motors there:thumbsup:!

[bigbore]

SWEET:cool:

[FlowMaxx]

OOOO Ken..... What do you think of this one :D:D:D:D:D

I think the photo speaks for itself

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss90/Mrs_FlowMaxx/IMG_3118.jpg

[Ron V]

1946 Big Four 50 hp. Post-war civilian version of the storm boat motors that carried the troops across the Rhine in the invasion of Germany. If our guns didn't scare the Krauts, the motors must have. TOTALLY AWESOME is a vast understatement...and no, there isn't a compression release for starting.

[Ron V]

1958 Sportwin 10 hp. This is my everyday fishing motor.

[Laker]

Paying respects to the Johnson Blood. AND 3 new members added to the Laker Family.

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk213/LakerV4/DSC01336.jpg

[Dukeofchippewa]

My dad had one like that on the boat he built back in the 40s, I think it was 33hp.

1946 Big Four 50 hp. Post-war civilian version of the storm boat motors that carried the troops across the Rhine in the invasion of Germany. If our guns didn't scare the Krauts, the motors must have. TOTALLY AWESOME is a vast understatement...and no, there isn't a compression release for starting.

[Ron V]

My dad had one like that on the boat he built back in the 40s, I think it was 33hp.

That would have been the Speedifour...another one of their greats. I never thought I would have much interest in the big four cylinder opposed motors from an antique standpoint, because I didn't think a powerful four cylinder motor would seem very archaic. Boy, was I wrong. Since we got the Big Four, I realized it is the best of all worlds. The simple design of opposed cylinders and forward-only gearcase, with a primitive roar and enough power for slalom skiing.

[Mark75H]

1946 Big Four 50 hp. Post-war civilian version ....

Awesome! That's a real Evinrude:iagree:

[FlowMaxx]

1946 Big Four 50 hp. Post-war civilian version of the storm boat motors that carried the troops across the Rhine in the invasion of Germany. If our guns didn't scare the Krauts, the motors must have. TOTALLY AWESOME is a vast understatement...and no, there isn't a compression release for starting.

I dig it :thumbsup:

[pcrussell50]

here's my classic. 1959 super seahorse 35hp, rds21b. electric start, with generator, remote control. it was my first ever boat, bought august 2008. compression 125 on both cylinders, at 50 years old!

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_mOL8GggZY7w/Sc8Bn2V1DEI/AAAAAAAABCw/IAiT7qEdlNA/s800/CIMG1539.JPG

Salt water only. Not a garage queen, used all the time. Runs like a dream. Bought for a song in perfect running condition. Super easy to tune and maintain. Unbelieveable. They don't make 'em like they used to, I reckon.

-peter

[LIQUID NIRVANA]

1946 Big Four 50 hp. Post-war civilian version of the storm boat motors that carried the troops across the Rhine in the invasion of Germany. If our guns didn't scare the Krauts, the motors must have. TOTALLY AWESOME is a vast understatement...and no, there isn't a compression release for starting.


http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/36759/2901793580101354590S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2901793580101354590ZsMClB)

[Stoker1]

Look what I just received & so proud of it. The collection has begun. Was sold as a '37 Elto model.

Its going to get a good tooth brush & bath of WD40 and find a nice place to grace my shop. If I had access to a welder I'd love to make a nice stand for my office.

Btt for a good thread.

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/rdoubledog/DSCF0520.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/rdoubledog/DSCF0521.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/rdoubledog/DSCF0522.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/rdoubledog/DSCF0523.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/rdoubledog/DSCF0524.jpg

[Robby321]

Check this out for new decals for the Rude, if ya wanna clean it up a bit. But I like it just the way it is.

http://www.nymarine.ca/

[Baja16]

Check this out for new decals for the Rude, if ya wanna clean it up a bit. But I like it just the way it is.

http://www.nymarine.ca/

Robby very cool site thanks for posting:thumbsup:

[pcrussell50]

yes, and he's a straight shooter to deal with. his name, [like mine], is peter. i bought a hard to find rubber engine cover gasket off him for my '59 super seahorse. he also has wiring harnesses, and you know those have got to be SUPER hard to find.

-peter

[Robby321]

yes, and he's a straight shooter to deal with. his name, [like mine], is peter. i bought a hard to find rubber engine cover gasket off him for my '59 super seahorse. he also has wiring harnesses, and you know those have got to be SUPER hard to find.

-peter

Theres the decal maker/paint orig too..NYM..who is doing more daily..(has XS1500 Merc decals now too)....and ANY parts, the old stuff? here is a good lead here..Laings outboards, down FLA. let me post a link a bit. Has MANY OLD PARTS, and NOS.. the old girls, and a SUPER dude!

[Robby321]

Heres a dude, super people, has all stuff needed old restore, any old O/B..or can find it.

http://www.laingsoutboards.com/

[FlowMaxx]

ZEPHYR :D:D:D:D:D

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn280/FlowMaxx/100_8056.jpg

[Robby321]

ZEPHYR :D:D:D:D:D

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn280/FlowMaxx/100_8056.jpg

Dude!..ya gotta trim it out! Maybe a set back plate? OR GO WITH THE #HP WEEDLESS? Meet ya for pinks, anytime! HA!:thumbsup:

We think alike..few pix, me the build, my Flatty..:eek::thumbsup:

http://i46.tinypic.com/153a8i1.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/2r4lv84.jpg

[Ron V]

Wanted to post this awhile back but finally got it uploaded to YouTube. This is when outboards were outboards. Also possibly the first tiller-steered V-pad setup in the world...what the hey, it's the only boat in the family with the right transom height to run it on. If the Krauts weren't afraid of our guns, they sure as hell should have been afraid of this.


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[jjmalkow]

That's the coolest thing I've seen in a long time!!! What hull is that?? Couldn't read the speedo either. VERY COOL!!!!

[Robby321]

Wanted to post this awhile back but finally got it uploaded to YouTube. This is when outboards were outboards. Also possibly the first tiller-steered V-pad setup in the world...what the hey, it's the only boat in the family with the right transom height to run it on. If the Krauts weren't afraid of our guns, they sure as hell should have been afraid of this.


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DUDE!....that old motor, and what ever hull, leave a nice wake.."IF ANY!:thumbsup:

[Mark75H]

Very cool Ron

[FlowMaxx]

Sweet!!! is that a Vixen?

[Streamin101]

Wow that thing has my respect. LOL:thumbsup:

[Ron V]

The hull is a 1978 Pacecraft 15'. Basically a 15' Allison bottom with a cutout in the rear of the pad like a Hydrostream, and a different deck. Pacecraft bought the molds from Vampire. The hull is about 400 lbs.

It will just barely flirt with 40 on the speedo with driver only, and 37-38 with two people. I have slalom skied behind it, but had to start on two. With a work wheel I think I could get up on slalom. It's 60 cubic inches with 30 of them firing at a time, but the rotary valve just doesn't have the instant snap that a reed valve motor has out of the hole. Plus, coordinating the takeoff with a skier takes a real captain. You have to start with the skier out to the side. The gearcase is forward only, so as soon as it starts you have to get the timing to full advance and twist the throttle to full open so that it gets underway before too much tension comes up on the rope. But once it's up and running I can cut as hard as I want on my 65" Connelly Concept.

Anyway, thought it would be a good tribute to Evinrude since it's what got us across the Rhine.

[Robby321]

The hull is a 1978 Pacecraft 15'. Basically a 15' Allison bottom with a cutout in the rear of the pad like a Hydrostream, and a different deck. Pacecraft bought the molds from Vampire. The hull is about 400 lbs.

It will just barely flirt with 40 on the speedo with driver only, and 37-38 with two people. I have slalom skied behind it, but had to start on two. With a work wheel I think I could get up on slalom. It's 60 cubic inches with 30 of them firing at a time, but the rotary valve just doesn't have the instant snap that a reed valve motor has out of the hole. Plus, coordinating the takeoff with a skier takes a real captain. You have to start with the skier out to the side. The gearcase is forward only, so as soon as it starts you have to get the timing to full advance and twist the throttle to full open so that it gets underway before too much tension comes up on the rope. But once it's up and running I can cut as hard as I want on my 65" Connelly Concept.

Anyway, thought it would be a good tribute to Evinrude since it's what got us across the Rhine.

Good Vid, and I had an old Allison..15..(should have never sold it!)..Classic ride, and that motor, and a damn good vid!:thumbsup:

[Laker]

Totally outstanding Ron!! :thumbsup::cheers:

[Dukeofchippewa]

Fantastic Boat and Evinrude.:thumbsup:

[magnum2.5]

heres a cool pic ...I saw this boat at a party in JUPITER FL, it's a MOLINARI race boat ...looks like MERC gearcases on it...cool:)189410

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[Laker]

MOLINARI race boat ...looks like MERC gearcases on it...cool:)

Those are omc racing gearcases.. Where do you think mercury got its Ideas?:D

[Mark75H]

Those are omc racing gearcases.. Where do you think mercury got its Ideas?:D


Let's see ... Merc racing gear cases ... 1961, OMC ... 1968 :reddevil::reddevil::reddevil:

[racer]

Mark what year did merc have a twin pinion?

[Mark75H]

They went on sale to racers in April 1965. Evil insiders had them about 6 months sooner

[Laker]

Evinrudes, eltos and johnsons were racing before Elmer left the farm:p

[Mark75H]

Evinrudes, eltos and johnsons were racing before Elmer left the farm:p

Just barely. He was certainly an adult and had "left the farm" by the time they started producing motors specifically for racing.:eek:

[Robby321]

Ah..come on..WHO cares WHO started it, or what...as those, LONG ago...just simply did IT...and we improved, on the design...and still at it to the day. "Facts", mean nothing to me..just glad someone "started it..and had a great time.."Hey, watch this!..hold my beer"..:eek::thumbsup:

[LIQUID NIRVANA]

Hey Busters,

She's a 1969 model. First 4hp with a detachable lift of motor cover. How Much mate?

http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/47780/2451791050101354590S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2451791050101354590OlqPvu)

[FlowMaxx]

Damn Ken, how are ya doin? Blarneys in a few weeks bud, stay tuned...

[LIQUID NIRVANA]

The 1st folding leg Outboard was introduced in 1930.

http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/47125/2732780050101354590S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2732780050101354590JQbkwP)

http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/46361/2901437820101354590S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2901437820101354590rDzOrS)

[FlowMaxx]

Al in his V8 Eliminator making a 1000' pass :thumbsup:

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[Robby321]

I remember when the first Rude V-8's came out! Heres a pic, back in the 70's, next door friend, hull built by Bob Switzer, when a 200 Rude, was the biggest! Ran 83mph!212006

[reaction200]

that is mike mullins molinari
heres a cool pic ...I saw this boat at a party in JUPITER FL, it's a MOLINARI race boat ...looks like MERC gearcases on it...cool:)189410

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[Ron V]

Evinrude #843 from 1910.

Lower unit is newer because it has a skeg - maybe from the mid teens.

[FlowMaxx]

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[Stoker1]

The sound of that thing will give ya goose bumps.

[pcrussell50]

The sound of that thing will give ya goose bumps.

high strung v8's will do that to ya. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMfWpP1i4Vk)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMfWpP1i4Vk

and no the one in the vid isn't mine. mine is black with no window tint.

-peter

[FlowMaxx]

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss90/Mrs_FlowMaxx/IMG_7346.jpg