Mercury Through The Years...

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http://i45.tinypic.com/kd2v4h.jpg

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http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x258/warrior74z/Image1-17.jpg

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https://assets.hemmings.com/story_image/531741-1000-0.jpg?rev=2

[FUJIMO]

...Charles D. "Charlie" Strang / Executive Vice President / Chief of Engineering (Mercury Years: 1951-1964) "Tell Charlie to forgive me" were purportedly the dying words of Mercury founder Carl Kiekhaefer. Charlie later replied...It was a "Rose Bud" moment for Strang, he said. I had no idea what to forgive him for. It was typical Carl...Not asking, but instructing...https://mercurymarine-gsdesign1.netdna-ssl.com/static/img/75th/history/week9/charlie.jpg

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http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x258/warrior74z/Image1-55.jpg

[FUJIMO]

The late Jim Merten Sr., driving the first TwisterCraft...http://www.mercuryracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1st-Twistercraft.jpg

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http://i40.tinypic.com/34zm5j9.jpg

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http://i47.tinypic.com/24fzb69.jpg

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http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x258/warrior74z/Image1-97_edited-1.jpg

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http://i47.tinypic.com/fp842.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x258/warrior74z/Image1-166_edited-1.jpg

[PARKER RABE]

what happend to that black tunnel boat i drove for the tv commerical? robert moore gave it to me but i just had no use for it.

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https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15977978_10154036772851836_7599335688244977382_n.jpg?oh=d27b483e14096911e01beb019c06b73c&oe=58D741FF

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https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a5/4e/de/a54ede6fba0d53d312b8ef6fb3296d76.jpg

[FUJIMO]

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[AZMIDLYF]

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[FUJIMO]

...1978 Mariner 1150 Gray Ghost Special Edition...http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=327979&d=1442436287

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=327980&d=1442436310

[FUJIMO]

...1983 Mercury 175 V-6 Gray Ghost Special Edition...http://oi60.tinypic.com/66ylvm.jpg

[Chummy]

Was there anything special about the Gray Ghost other than the graphics?

[FUJIMO]

Was there anything special about the Gray Ghost other than the graphics?
...Nope...

[Michael J Giesler]

...The Race Never Stops!...https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/20118_914413051944975_5945693628212277551_n.jpg?oh=4007ef0efd8fbbe83440af1b2275e1b2&oe=58E8831F

Was this picture taken at the mercury racing plant in Wisconsin by chance

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[FUJIMO]

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/l/t1.0-9/15826016_1329004633819146_2208004872002719109_n.jpg?oh=dce1d1354531f26c0b26f93cab7492f0&oe=5924AD87...Happy New Year Everyone!...

[FUJIMO]

...Andy Savard racing a rare 19'6" CheckMate powered by twin Mercury 1350's...https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15781523_629949413851154_2849733899242471365_n.jpg?oh=a2766181b0315ae022915238208fe0fe&oe=591893C7

[FUJIMO]

...Andy Savard Racing, early 70's, in his Burns Craft(built by Spike Burns) Tunnel, to another win...https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15747542_629949233851172_1090600372430773151_n.jpg?oh=7b86f2a5f12b0ea02e77baba9ab838e2&oe=590C9DF0

[FUJIMO]

Andy Savard Racing...https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15698353_629949360517826_7145267631077973042_n.jpg?oh=cd70597546769cac9ac6d81441d40deb&oe=59220DBF

[FUJIMO]

...ditto...https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15697395_629949497184479_7327648545174263937_n.jpg?oh=862030ece6e7b130cf892493ce5bbb6d&oe=58DB125C

[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15780845_629949307184498_6769484697157395514_n.jpg?oh=8c4180fb98f3b190af7b923be97871c5&oe=5916ED96

[FUJIMO]

Photo courtesy of Gene Lanham...https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11219041_769714073143906_1621623350259284331_n.jpg?oh=41741717dc598660cb6eca452f2a10fd&oe=58E0A9C0

[FUJIMO]

Jock Hornor...https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11088353_769714086477238_236750776090466242_n.jpg?oh=744fc4aec89d249eaadcded8222a9e9b&oe=591D4694...and a Dutchman...

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Interesting on the different motor set ups for the 777 tunnel. First pic has them close and in the tunnel. Second looks like they are set back on brackets and out towards the sponsons?

[FUJIMO]

Wet & Wild - circa 1969 -https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10422960_769715423143771_899605305989379000_n.jpg?oh=01e29ec1d2165fe19bb5f2188e64b8cb&oe=5914C41C

[FUJIMO]

Miami Marine Stadium - 1968 -https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11295937_769715429810437_6318024465436248617_n.jpg?oh=62d2664654608fd48eefc68f4c1c68ea&oe=5914F421

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[FUJIMO]

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/1512463_769716406477006_3702470669985690082_n.jpg?oh=a2f5a483585f542722f316ef178d7a9d&oe=5913B86A

[FUJIMO]

Photo courtesy of Gene Lanham...https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13494_769717219810258_2480912798992897538_n.jpg?oh=20e1ade94c7d3f9fffb42c8d16182f0f&oe=590D0E5E

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Bobby Massey - circa 1968 -https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/1512463_769718386476808_8814332990313485975_n.jpg?oh=45b56f8c2f56132229277800a57c4ce9&oe=59171616

[FUJIMO]

Center seat Switzer Wing - Power by twin Mercury 1100's (110 h.p. each) - circa 1966 -https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11059766_769718389810141_33430345541084272_n.jpg?oh=efe5f29e72102fc4d02d061deebbc42a&oe=5913876B

[FUJIMO]

...photo courtesy of Gene Lanham - Lake X -https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11167792_769718393143474_6709353807864484790_n.jpg?oh=abe401aff3100e051d58b1dc86e13c02&oe=590B8238

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https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11071512_769719569810023_8855095375470433433_n.jpg?oh=0058ae544b9c47a46ebd948618cf6284&oe=58D75AAE

[FUJIMO]

...Kiekhaefer Mercury publicity photo of Jan Schoonover at Miami Marine Stadium & Biscayne Bay 1967 Gold Coast Marathon...https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10308277_769721433143170_8623812867869582248_n.jpg?oh=1a293ae307704340c38c7c327942ed25&oe=58E321FB

[FUJIMO]

photo courtesy of Gene Lanham https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11237928_769721439809836_6263074537526479407_n.jpg?oh=de1726739c669cbcc4f54aafa60aa347&oe=5912A114

[FUJIMO]

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11227381_769721446476502_8414062874960295947_n.jpg?oh=d9f72a5cc1320b3b56c0070702697bc9&oe=59107C76

[FUJIMO]

Gene Lanham photo https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11111142_769722529809727_5811769458943939260_n.jpg?oh=88808db5c0b7eff9b91abf9088554809&oe=5913C544

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https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10479231_769723466476300_306018503948026474_n.jpg?oh=6d317430acc58d7c04ff1c001fc403b6&oe=590CF848

[FUJIMO]

Miami Marine Stadium circa 1968 https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11147573_769725633142750_6064969721437438061_n.jpg?oh=5d81a1fc47dff59619f0ad81e2cfb6bb&oe=58DE2A02

[FUJIMO]

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10410785_769727686475878_4412076535451953948_n.jpg?oh=469255956e01e0cdffd452e7657244ac&oe=590E8F1C

[FUJIMO]

photo courtesy of Jerry Book https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/1610938_769729559809024_4951883566805935099_n.jpg?oh=12cc117372553da7b217c8508d21c124&oe=591F725A

[FUJIMO]

Gene Lanham - Miami Marine Stadium 1971 National Champion https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/11112962_769734013141912_6994166461143815572_o.jpg?oh=7828162e92262f482aa8773641b7c3f6&oe=591F334B

[FUJIMO]

In the race pits at Parker Arizona 1968 - Two Wings & a Dutchman - Gene Lanham photo https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17100_769735009808479_5516823565635999836_n.jpg?oh=38e00be5bc20d5bcec5a092add227a0e&oe=590C49C5

[FUJIMO]

Driver: Bill Sirois - Power by Mercury -https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10410785_769736209808359_8807748307036893508_n.jpg?oh=63f4710e313ff73417dfb31439a6c0ba&oe=58E15304

[FUJIMO]

...Parker Arizona...1968...https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17704_769736213141692_2906738317718025310_n.jpg?oh=67e860e0e40563c9e992ca64b5556672&oe=590B45FE

[FUJIMO]

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/11253225_769737239808256_3028046812224123823_o.jpg?oh=b1ee7931616a71a8c3291e5521766036&oe=590FED52

[FUJIMO]

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11222121_769737243141589_8262951679236754644_n.jpg?oh=b5a5a0487b2e60d3480adaef33a5a433&oe=5910F7AF...Gene Lanham photos...

[FUJIMO]

Red Bird Wing - Lanham Photohttps://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11215796_769738076474839_4860983709079450730_n.jpg?oh=f7e47480ed8f081533984f56b6838ace&oe=59184C82

[GENE LANHAM]

Red Bird Wing - Lanham Photohttps://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11215796_769738076474839_4860983709079450730_n.jpg?oh=f7e47480ed8f081533984f56b6838ace&oe=59184C82
Missed--one--

http://i68.tinypic.com/258pc21.jpg

[Robby321]

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[Mark75H]

In the race pits at Parker Arizona 1968 - Two Wings & a Dutchman - Gene Lanham photo https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17100_769735009808479_5516823565635999836_n.jpg?oh=38e00be5bc20d5bcec5a092add227a0e&oe=590C49C5

Or could be described as 2 Dutchman and a Switzer ;)

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[powerabout]

364568364569

is that KS&W shop?

[AZMIDLYF]

Janisch/ Sirois Marine

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[mbd29]

1) Mert and Mr. K Parker
2) My wife and I in Parker 77 with Mercury Sales/Marketing VP Ham Hamberger
3) Buckaroo
4) Bristol 89. Billy, Earl, Roger, Bob and Tom
5) Me, Chicago 75
6) Jock Horner. I think Eufaula 73

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[Raveau]

[3 of these engines are on 20' Raveaus.http://www.kfiz.com/assets/images/photo_gallery_local_news_five/Merc%20Exhibit%20Nine.jpg[/QUOTE]

[GENE LANHAM]

364747


http://i64.tinypic.com/11jyqv4.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=364781&d=1484507647

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=364782&d=1484507683

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=364783&d=1484507719

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=364784&d=1484507750

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=364785&d=1484507798

[FUJIMO]

...Thanks for sharing Mr. Mike...http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=364786&d=1484507837

[FUJIMO]

http://i65.tinypic.com/vwyjqv.jpg

[lilabner]

[3 of these engines are on 20' Raveaus.http://www.kfiz.com/assets/images/photo_gallery_local_news_five/Merc%20Exhibit%20Nine.jpg[/QUOTE]

This has got to be Bob..Welcome aboard..beat on Frank to finish that boat, I need a ride..

Butch

[Bob V]

What is the story on this motor? I have never seen this one before...:eek:


364885

[Onetime]

I think It's really cool and nostalgic looking. Is it all decals?

[Old boy]

Hi,
I have one of these. They are called the "Retro engine" and they were released by Mercury to celebrate their 65th year. They were produced and available at the latter end of 2003 in readiness for the 2004 the Celebrations. In Australia, you could only buy a 140hp Carbie OR a 150hp EFI. I have the 150hp EFI which I purchased on October 2003. However, in the USA I believe you had the choice of either 150hp EFI OR 200hpEFI.

In addition to the special 1968 look a like decals, you received a coffee table type book - "The Legend of Mercury" Jeffrey L Rodengen. It was personally signed by Carl's Son Fred. Fred Kiekhaefer wrote: "Time to Race. Time to Win. Win to Live".
You also received a Certificate of Authenticity showing your motors serial number and model number.. in my case 150XL EFI. This Certificate of Authenticity was signed by Pat Mackey, President Mercury Marine.

Other than that, the motor is a every day 150hp EFI but she sure turns heads.

[bernie]

Well, don't quote me but at the time they wanted every dealer to buy one - that went over like a lead balloon - I doubt if 200 of them ever went out the door -

[FUJIMO]

Very few of the U.S. market "Classic 200" were bought by dealers. As few as eight. Even the Bass Pro Shops did'nt want them, but a few went to those stores. They sat loose on the showroom floors for a couple years or so before they moved. They were a standard 200, but priced much higher, so they were slow to go out the door. That's what this guy told me anyway... https://mercurymarine-gsdesign1.netdna-ssl.com/static/img/75th/history/week6/Steve-Schoderer.jpg...so I could be mistaken...

[FUJIMO]

...or was it this guy?...http://www.quincylooperracing.us/images/aomci(9).JPG

[FUJIMO]

...or this guy?...Crap, I don't remember...https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0BG8J1_JaQI/maxresdefault.jpg

[bernie]

Very few of the U.S. market "Classic 200" were bought by dealers. As few as eight. Even the Bass Pro Shops did'nt want them, but a few went to those stores. They sat loose on the showroom floors for a couple years or so before they moved. They were a standard 200, but priced much higher, so they were slow to go out the door. That's what this guy told me anyway... https://mercurymarine-gsdesign1.netdna-ssl.com/static/img/75th/history/week6/Steve-Schoderer.jpg...so I could be mistaken... Whoa - that guy would sell a refrigerator to an Eskimo even if he didn't need one. Schoderer's motors!

[FUJIMO]

...Scott Beattie - Mercury Tournament Support Engineer - Scott hails from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida...https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0PPm1xtvCkI/maxresdefault.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Whoa - that guy would sell a refrigerator to an Eskimo even if he didn't need one. Schoderer's motors!
...Boy, you can say that again Bernie, lol. Steve's home base is Merritt Island, Fl. and is constantly traveling the southeast calling on all the dealers & OEM's that need his vast knowledge & expertise. Works all the Boat Shows as well. Not to mention a super great guy...

[AZMIDLYF]

364974

Icons

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=38999&d=1064456245

[GENE LANHAM]

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Icons
-----With Jim Martenhoff, the Miami Herald Boating Editor--

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[olboatman]

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Looks like whoever designed this trailer worked for a roof truss co.:thumbsup: Gives me ideas for moving some of my small collectable wood boats to auction after I retire (still dreamin).:( :D Gary

[mbd29]

Larry Smith (Scarab) and I at Betty Cook's Baha Record Run.
369 Jim Slack
Flip, Marty O'Neil St. Louis 1975
190 Billy
SG Nationals
SJ Nationals
Parker 1976 (I think) Bill, on deck, Ron Anderson (white belt), Fran Krunkus, electrical engineer, Dave Pieper, electrical engineer, Jim Welton, tech, and I think that is Renato in the background.
That is me in a shot that never was. Anyone know why?

[bernie]

Larry Smith (Scarab) and I at Betty Cook's Baha Record Run.
369 Jim Slack
Flip, Marty O'Neil St. Louis 1975
190 Billy
SG Nationals
SJ Nationals
Parker 1976 (I think) Bill, on deck, Ron Anderson (white belt), Fran Krunkus, electrical engineer, Dave Pieper, electrical engineer, Jim Welton, tech, and I think that is Renato in the background.
That is me in a shot that never was. Anyone know why?

Is it because you don't have that killer racer image we all expect? OR could it be the wrong gearcase.

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[PARKER RABE]

[QUOTE=AZMIDLYF;2923965]365563[/QUOwish i could find that boat i woukd buy it in a secondTE]

[woodbender]

This is a great thread and I am enjoying going thru it. I have only made it thru 200 pages and I wish I had been on here from the beginning to see all the pictures before they got deleted. I was involved in OPC racing in the 70"s and really like those posts. Got 159 pages to go..

[mn808gade]

is it because you were actually shorter than a 85??, even with a big gearcase?-th just yankin your chain,been a long time-glad to see your still kicking- best to you and yours..terry huberty

[olboatman]

This is a great thread and I am enjoying going thru it. I have only made it thru 200 pages and I wish I had been on here from the beginning to see all the pictures before they got deleted. I was involved in OPC racing in the 70"s and really like those posts. Got 159 pages to go..
Welcome Woodbender. Hope you enjoy the site and share your OPC racing experiences! Gary

[FUJIMO]

https://d2ydh70d4b5xgv.cloudfront.net/images/3/e/1960s-photo-people-children-climbing-motor-boat-palm-trees-vintage-historic-fff753d23fa2432a09dcbb30267f3cee.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://d2ydh70d4b5xgv.cloudfront.net/images/3/e/1960s-photo-children-water-skiing-wave-beach-ball-motor-boat-bathing-suit-smile-e403d9dfbc39879784d591f82ae8636a.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://d2ydh70d4b5xgv.cloudfront.net/images/c/5/1960s-photo-beautiful-woman-portrait-motor-boat-mercury-camera-photographer-e9118b9de1973f09f817bdba9711b8ea.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://d2ydh70d4b5xgv.cloudfront.net/images/4/f/1974-4-hp-merc-40-mecury-outboard-fishing-motor-print-ad-eb10348578a5f5a8bf6016eff0e64270.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://historymagnets.ergoiamtoo.com/image/cache/data/magnets/1958-mercury-outboard-boat-motor-10-fridge-magnet-1152-700x700.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.hengers.lu/Indexbilder/brunswick/mercury-4-strokes-150-verado_047[1].jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jXHVz9N-Xsk/maxresdefault.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.hengers.lu/Indexbilder/brunswick/mercury-4-strokes-verado_034[2].jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://wickedoutboards.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/outboard-motor-paint-11.jpg

[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

https://imagenes.cosasdebarcos.com/barcosNuevos/1/0/2/3/dinghy-240-piso-hinchable-58858070142253695550536756514548x.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://mercurymarine-gsdesign1.netdna-ssl.com/media/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/65/77/657732b5-c392-4f0b-984c-1261e087ce3e/310_air_deck_w_15hp_lifestyle_2013_7640.jpg__1000x750_q85_autocrop_replace_alpha-%23fff_size_canvas_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://img.boatmaginternational.com/2014/10/mercury-115-efi_quicksilver-605_confronto-938x535-938x535.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Fe_yh6likyQ/maxresdefault.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://img.nauticexpo.com/pdf/repository_ne/20921/mercury-outboards-15444_1b.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.mercuryghana.com/img/boats_05.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.powerboats.lv/images/products/mercury-f35-m-ml-13011591541.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.mercuryghana.com/img/boats_01.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://mercurymarine-gsdesign1.netdna-ssl.com/media/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/5f/a6/5fa667e5-7dc9-48df-8d9f-5df2f9403c1f/mecury_pro_xs.jpg__1000x750_q85_autocrop_replace_alpha-%23fff_size_canvas_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg

[woodbender]

mn808gade-not sure how to take your comment, but no-I am way taller than a long shaft 1500XS ( My favorite). I probably know some of the people on here but no one uses there real name so I guess I will try to figure it out.

[woodbender]

olboatman-thanks a lot. I will have to find my way around this forum but I do have a few pictures of the OPC days if I can learn how to post them.

[lilabner]

Didn't the very first Speedmasters have a coupler for a drive shaft like the Sportmaster?

[jackiewilson]

Larry Smith (Scarab) and I at Betty Cook's Baha Record Run.
369 Jim Slack
Flip, Marty O'Neil St. Louis 1975
190 Billy
SG Nationals
SJ Nationals
Parker 1976 (I think) Bill, on deck, Ron Anderson (white belt), Fran Krunkus, electrical engineer, Dave Pieper, electrical engineer, Jim Welton, tech, and I think that is Renato in the background.
That is me in a shot that never was. Anyone know why?

"Cos you got TOUCH ME PLEASE TITTIES" ------ and I never ever miss a beautiful pair of mammaries ?

[Mark75H]

Didn't the very first Speedmasters have a coupler for a drive shaft like the Sportmaster?

No, the Speedmasters always had a regular shaft. Only the 61 Sportmaster and BP used the rubber bushing driveshaft.

[woodbender]

351616 AZMIDLYF-do you have any more pictures of this boat? I saw this same picture posted by FUJIMO and if either of you have more of this boat would you please post them. Thanks

[Capt.Insane-o]

365855

365856

[2us70]

Wasn't this motor a 30ci two cyl? Seems to me I recall a few running in C class. C class never caught on though.
https://d2ydh70d4b5xgv.cloudfront.net/images/3/e/1960s-photo-children-water-skiing-wave-beach-ball-motor-boat-bathing-suit-smile-e403d9dfbc39879784d591f82ae8636a.jpg

[lilabner]

AZMIDLYF-do you have any more pictures of this boat? I saw this same picture posted by FUJIMO and if either of you have more of this boat would you please post them. Thanks

How about these?

[FUJIMO]

Nice photo selection BS...http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=365924&d=1343359964

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=365925&d=1143406722

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=365926&d=1143405218

[AZMIDLYF]

365933

[FUJIMO]

...All powered by Mercury...http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=365927&d=1143405206

[AZMIDLYF]

365934

[FUJIMO]

...Just imagine a 240 boat fleet? Wow. And now imagine...BEATING every one of them...:eek: http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=365928&d=1143405167

[FUJIMO]

Way too many duplicate posts going on...

[lilabner]

Way too many duplicate posts going on...

That's OK by me, since I'm the one who got the pictures from Dave and originally posted them..I love Wing pictures any time. I should be thanking you guys for blowing them up..
Cheers, Butch

[GENE LANHAM]

365155

Now----you know where Fred gets his ideas for those beautiful propellers and the 'variable pitch/constant speed---

http://i65.tinypic.com/24g0zlx.jpg

[GENE LANHAM]

...All powered by Mercury...http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=365927&d=1143405206

All by Sal Magueri---RIP

[FUJIMO]

That's OK by me, since I'm the one who got the pictures from Dave and originally posted them..I love Wing pictures any time. I should be thanking you guys for blowing them up..
Cheers, Butch
I didn't mean yours Butch...:thumbsup:

[Mark75H]

Way too many duplicate posts going on...

That could have been said long, long ago.

[FUJIMO]

That could have been said long, long ago.
Agreed. But I resisted & bit my tongue.;)

[Mark75H]

Agreed. But I resisted & bit my tongue.;)

so did I :cheers:

[C.G. 125]

366025
Butch, Charlie Scruggs hanging on / Gold Coast Marathon. Chick

[woodbender]

...all the above photos taken in 2004, the last day Mercury Racing was at Lake X, by Greg...http://i43.tinypic.com/294ten9.jpgDoes anyone know why Mercury left Lake X and do they have another test facility?

[woodbender]

How about these?
I already have all of these but thanks anyway.

[lilabner]

366025
Butch, Charlie Scruggs hanging on / Gold Coast Marathon. Chick

Thanks Chick, guess you got the message. Give my regards to Meg.
Butch

[C.G. 125]

Received the message. Thank u. I'll pass regards to Meg....C

[FUJIMO]

...Holiday Shores Ski Club Barefoot Practice...https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/13391637_533244940199092_5634701006824355793_o.jpg?oh=268674140d5291bcb93e1a7521fcdead&oe=591A90FD

[FUJIMO]

1997 Mariner 30 Jet...http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/MagicNumber/MarinerJet3010112008007.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-ckPG727sFs/maxresdefault.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://mercurymarine-gsdesign1.netdna-ssl.com/media/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/03/6a/036ae454-bee0-46d8-b62f-cce260366832/40hp-fourstroke_jet_3qtr_port.jpg__255x0_q85_autocrop_crop-scale_replace_alpha-%23fff_subsampling-2_upscale.jpghttp://www.velhod.ru/mercury-new/jet/40HP%20Fourstroke_Jet_Strbd.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://mercurymarine-gsdesign1.netdna-ssl.com/media/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/aa/6f/aa6ffdb6-a5e5-4fe6-bc07-5f99afdc4aa7/mm_ts_jet_2w5a0717_s_final_ts_80.jpg__1000x750_q85_autocrop_replace_alpha-%23fff_size_canvas_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://irwinmarine.com/wp-content/gallery/optimax-jet-outboard-110-hp/278888_p_t_640x480_image01.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0997/0726/products/25HP-FourStroke_Jet_Strbd_tilup_1024x1024.jpg?v=1458592137

[FUJIMO]

http://www.marinawassersport.com/images/phocagallery/MercuryJet/MercuryJet25/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_2015_mercury_jet_25_06.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://mercurymarine-gsdesign1.netdna-ssl.com/media/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/14/25/14250a00-183a-4e58-93e1-63f8d0020d00/qs_infl_240rollup.png__1000x750_q85_autocrop_replace_alpha-%23fff_size_canvas_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://mercurymarine-gsdesign1.netdna-ssl.com/media/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/43/39/4339f28a-2e30-4bd1-ba7d-71e9da8cb345/airdeck-320_15hp_p11_img2_large_mg_5519.png__750x424_q85_autocrop_crop-smart_replace_alpha-%23fff_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://mercurymarine-gsdesign1.netdna-ssl.com/media/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/86/24/8624e7ed-5a4c-4988-a3c0-22b184d55116/270_sport_w_99hp_lifestyle_2013_8463.jpg__1000x750_q85_autocrop_replace_alpha-%23fff_size_canvas_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://images.boats.com/resize/wp/2/files/2014/01/OBX-mercury-bigfoot.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boattest.com/images-gallery/photos/mercury_150_aluminum.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://mercurymarine-gsdesign1.netdna-ssl.com/media/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/46/91/46914873-3872-411e-bb02-f32afa651236/60-fourstroke-command-thrust_img_0924_copy.jpg__1000x750_q85_autocrop_replace_alpha-%23fff_size_canvas_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg

[FUJIMO]

New Mercury Flyway Outboards - Camo -http://forum.gon.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=484926&stc=1&d=1267921888

[FUJIMO]

https://mercurymarine-gsdesign1.netdna-ssl.com/media/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/a4/6a/a46aad67-b0de-4d0a-82b1-9362eb5f385a/430_heavy_duty_w_30hp_lifestyle_2013_6450.jpg__1000x750_q85_autocrop_replace_alpha-%23fff_size_canvas_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://mercurymarine-gsdesign1.netdna-ssl.com/media/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/ca/da/cada7ffa-06e6-4a48-a6aa-ac1885d332ea/heavy-duty_30-fourstroke_hd_592.png__1000x750_q85_autocrop_replace_alpha-%23fff_size_canvas_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.hajosboltok.hu/images/cikkek/MERCURY/mercury_verado250_01.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://forum.gon.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=761778&stc=1&d=1384820995

[FUJIMO]

http://www.louisianasportsman.com/classifieds/pics/p1391268287660983.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://mastry.org/images/secondlineup.jpg

[mn808gade]

isn't grate in post #5432 backwards??-th

[mn808gade]

isn't grate in post #5432 backwards??-th

[olboatman]

isn't grate in post #5432 backwards??-th

Good eye!!!! :thumbsup:It is unless all the others are reversed!:eek: Gary

[2us70]

Are those jet motors big sellers?

[bernie]

Terrible photo - assuming the vessel is underway, those children should not be outside the vessel - and the operator does not have the lanyard attached.https://mercurymarine-gsdesign1.netdna-ssl.com/media/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/ca/da/cada7ffa-06e6-4a48-a6aa-ac1885d332ea/heavy-duty_30-fourstroke_hd_592.png__1000x750_q85_autocrop_replace_alpha-%23fff_size_canvas_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg[/QUOTE]

[bernie]

[Good eye!!!! :thumbsup:It is unless all the others are reversed!:eek: Gary

And that grate is so submerged it would act like an anchor - should be about parallel with the boat bottom.

[FUJIMO]

isn't grate in post #5432 backwards??-th
...Absolutely not! The photo negative's just reversed...;)

[FUJIMO]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/77/19/af/7719af8cc935ef460d4dd5c677352919.jpg

[FUJIMO]

...Vintage Kiekhaefer Mercury Oil Dealer Promotional Can Bank & Can Lighter...https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/38/47/04/384704685aff0c00a734ca18067cf9bb.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-83MdZOQyuVo/Tq4jEtAcRkI/AAAAAAAAATc/Al7amuVAhnE/s1600/Kiekhaefer%2BMercury%2BR%2526P%2BSteering_number_31Oct11.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.mercuryracing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Everything-Prop-Book-Cover1.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/images/g/kqsAAOSwHMJYDUYO/s-l225.jpghttp://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ov8AAOSw-CpYA4Fw/s-l300.jpghttps://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/f7/21/eb/f721eb9b5f59887ad5f7c7a14116f670.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQq8gUHv71JCo0wE3nslfhpvJoXAt8yFbRudz5TgOxYee7OJIpJnwhttp://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/images/g/SRsAAOSw0QFXBofy/s-l225.jpghttp://thumbs.picclick.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/rWIAAOSwgApXBof1/$/scarce-glass-Kiekhaefer-Mercury-outboard-motor-original-advertising-_1.jpghttp://thumbs.picclick.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/4DMAAOSw8RJXBof-/$/scarce-glass-Kiekhaefer-Mercury-outboard-motor-original-advertising-_1.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~AkAAOSwq7JT4iL5/s-l400.jpghttp://www.2040-parts.com/_content/items/images/76/1825676/001.jpghttp://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0748/6631/products/IMG_0408_1024x1024.JPG?v=1424382924

[FUJIMO]

http://www.mercuryracing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/3-350s.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://46.21.154.146/listimg/img1_0716/10/img_kFjLqkpkDIJDngZ.jpghttp://www.2040-parts.com/_content/items/images/27/298927/001.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/mXwAAOSwT5tWHpBX/$_1.JPGhttps://ll-us-i5.wal.co/asr/acd5a4b1-451f-4c02-b23e-bec3896482ca_1.576e746f8425a8805c010a93d66a181a.jpeg-ac2c245601e8f65644d8bf99b03d753f72c73396-optim-500x500.jpghttp://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/pict/251729129306_1.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_1256.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://forums.iboats.com/filedata/fetch?id=7013336&d=1400697925

[FUJIMO]

http://www.rockdaleboatmart.com/images/motors/mercury/seapro/seapro-closeup-mountains_hero-product-family-2000w.png

[FUJIMO]

https://mercurymarine-gsdesign1.netdna-ssl.com/media/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/ac/47/ac4700a8-e641-4d84-bd33-87491b1955ab/seapro_60hp_3-4_rear_port.png__1200x630_q85_autocrop_crop-,0_replace_alpha-%23fff_size_canvas_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.nauticalventures.com/static/sitefiles/mercury_seapro.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://cdn.dealerspike.com/imglib/v1/800x600/imglib/trimsdb/3344011-0-11187331.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.nauticalventures.com/static/sitefiles/mercury_jet_outboard.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.nauticalventures.com/static/sitefiles/verado_engine.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.nauticalventures.com/static/sitefiles/mercury_pro_x.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://matakana.boatdeck.com.au/files/2016/10/mercury-hero1.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://www.marineengine.com/parts/images/mercury/79879903K11.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.thehulltruth.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=350122&d=1375629485

[FUJIMO]

http://mercurymarine.co.za/files/smartcraft.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://mercurymarine.co.za/files/total-integration.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://mercurymarine.co.za/files/axius_0.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://www.marineengine.com/parts/images/mercury/79895285A03.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c12/WETSPOT/Diagrams/speedopick-up003.jpg

[FMP]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQq8gUHv71JCo0wE3nslfhpvJoXAt8yFbRudz5TgOxYee7OJIpJnwhttp://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/images/g/SRsAAOSw0QFXBofy/s-l225.jpghttp://thumbs.picclick.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/rWIAAOSwgApXBof1/$/scarce-glass-Kiekhaefer-Mercury-outboard-motor-original-advertising-_1.jpghttp://thumbs.picclick.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/4DMAAOSw8RJXBof-/$/scarce-glass-Kiekhaefer-Mercury-outboard-motor-original-advertising-_1.jpg
Some younger folks might not know what these are.

[olboatman]

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~AkAAOSwq7JT4iL5/s-l400.jpghttp://www.2040-parts.com/_content/items/images/76/1825676/001.jpghttp://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0748/6631/products/IMG_0408_1024x1024.JPG?v=1424382924
Taking bids on the key ring? I must have it!!!!!!;) Gary

[FUJIMO]

...Mercury Marine's newest "Go Boldly" boating promotional video. Enjoy. https://youtu.be/JlTXFzlqTJg

[fichrman2]

Pretty cool .

[jackiewilson]

Taking bids on the key ring? I must have it!!!!!!;) Gary

How many do you want Gary------I got a bunch of 'em on a piece of string !

[FUJIMO]

http://woodyboater.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/1966Cir-Craft-3.jpg

[olboatman]

How many do you want Gary------I got a bunch of 'em on a piece of string !

Jackie If you have one like the picture I will buy one. How much would you want....PM me if you would like. Thanks Gary

[GENE LANHAM]

Mr. Kiekhaefer was 'retired' by the ' management' in November, 1969.

This pic was taken 1970 or 71 up on the 'Ledge'

George Thompson was living in the trailer---

The endurance track shows clearly--they were testing snowmobile conversions

A lot of other things going on in that building---;)

http://i63.tinypic.com/21nk02u.jpg

[GENE LANHAM]

A lot of other things going on in that building---;)

http://i63.tinypic.com/21nk02u.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/33mo9j4.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13659211_1457294410963166_6923474544689140655_n.jpg?oh=0d2771fb3b779a491e25264159fd6999&oe=59321A3D

[FUJIMO]

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13775950_1457250284300912_9216211513810122986_n.jpg?oh=d1d8ed18c6f252c59cf8891ddc1f6536&oe=59391DE8

[FUJIMO]

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13423871_1421875741171700_5092392350547147371_n.jpg?oh=8ba20626d8a5568ffcc35147f73faef5&oe=58FF6EA1

[GENE LANHAM]

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13659211_1457294410963166_6923474544689140655_n.jpg?oh=0d2771fb3b779a491e25264159fd6999&oe=59321A3D

They would FLY!

http://i64.tinypic.com/oohmw.jpg

[PARKER RABE]

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13775950_1457250284300912_9216211513810122986_n.jpg?oh=d1d8ed18c6f252c59cf8891ddc1f6536&oe=59391DE8

in 1975 we bought both those molds form arrnow, i was just a child and mom dad and i went down to miami with the old 202 truck with the frames to hold the boat off of it and put those molds on the back and drove home back to rabco, there wasn't a v bottom mold but two tunnel molds and 2 deck molds. one of the tunnel molds was faster and had a flatter running surface, had more lift , we only built 4 of them 2 of them killed people.......1 boat killed 2 people , it was called .ITS NOT EASY BEING GREEN. had kermit the frog on the front , the other one was yellow and killed a guy at the florida barge canal. both boats i heard were cut up with a chain saw? , probrally true since i never saw them again.....

[PARKER RABE]

look at the rabco hustler pics and u can see the two differences in the deck one had a little windshield and had a turn in the very back at the top of the deck, it turned down and tapered off.

[PARKER RABE]

we never puta shifter on the side of the boat. that looked awful

[FUJIMO]

Mercury Marine Racing Video - Titled: "Flat Out" part one... https://youtu.be/zLxEI8xxYi0

[FUJIMO]

Mercury Racing - "Flat Out" - part 2 of 3... https://youtu.be/RkcD-nedUPs

[FUJIMO]

Mercury Racing - "Flat Out" - part 3... https://youtu.be/EhrF28KUrQg

[FUJIMO]

Tunnel Boat Racing - 1970's - Reggie Fountain And Mercury Racing Outboards... https://youtu.be/ulHqlsDhI_8

[FUJIMO]

Brand New Mercury Racing Promotional Video - - - "Propeller Artisans" - - - Enjoy! - - - https://youtu.be/Yq_KmS_WuUE

[FUJIMO]

"Black Engines and White Knuckles" - Mercury Marine & Lake X - https://youtu.be/prOZyKwIPmM (I apologize if this has been previously posted)

[GENE LANHAM]

'Mercury Marine'---kinda puts a date on this pic---

http://i63.tinypic.com/2usvoyd.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/streetview?channel=ldp-publicrecord&location=251+NW+145th+St%2C+Miami%2C+FL+33168&size=665x441&client=gme-redfin&signature=XbhFzPl6nZxqzUVbCrdJxg66QHA=