Mercury Through The Years...

[FUJIMO]

I can think of at least a half dozen reasons, just off the top of my head, why the pair of 90SJ's in pontoon tubes would not be a good idea...

[JFL]

It worked great and accelerated great, safety was my main concern, fall of the front of a pontoon and you have no chance. It also was easy to dock, wish at the time there was something other than a 90sj.

[bernie]

It worked great and accelerated great, safety was my main concern, fall of the front of a pontoon and you have no chance. It also was easy to dock, wish at the time there was something other than a 90sj.

I had Palm Beach Pontoons this close to ordering an engine - we were going to stress the safety aspect of no propeller - that grandpa could take the kids out tubing and they could get back in the boat without a fear of an exposed prop. The had a MCM powered pontoon engine pod that would have worked great!

[FUJIMO]

...Not to mention, the concept was/is already patented. But there are ways around those silly little things...https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/US20060228959A1/US20060228959A1-20061012-D00000.png

[FUJIMO]

Matchless Maelstrom Triple Mercury Hi-Performance 2.5 EFI Offshores...http://www.mwmarina.com/millerraceboat.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.apba.org/sites/all/files/images/classes/SLT_Bandit_100thGoldCup%2C%202009.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatsandplaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Mercury-Racing%E2%80%99s-400-Verado-R-outboards-provide-1600-horsepower-to-this-Nor-Tech-centre-console.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/60/ac/23/60ac238669937acde0d202d32b36fc1d.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://deirngmnf5ang.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/propulsion_mercury.jpg

[FUJIMO]

New Mercury Inboard V-Drive Joystick Control System that can trim, with the help of specialized trim tabs, fins & ballast tank control, the size & shape of the towboats wake for wakeboarders & other watersports...http://deirngmnf5ang.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/searay_underwater.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/attachment.php?attachmentid=154077&stc=1&d=1480481027

[FUJIMO]

http://static-tradeonlytoday-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/qa4.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Mercury SeaPro Outboards...http://www.nauticalventures.com/static/sitefiles/engines/mercury/twin-150-seapro-fourstroke_img_7131.jpg

[jackiewilson]

http://www.boatsandplaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/mercury-racing%e2%80%99s-400-verado-r-outboards-provide-1600-horsepower-to-this-nor-tech-centre-console.jpg

mercruders ?

[FUJIMO]

...NXT Speedmaster Unit...http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q46/bike4christ1/NXT-SpeedMaster1.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16821&d=1039098637

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16827&d=1039102289

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16828&d=1039104395

[FUJIMO]

...And the right hand rotation version...http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16830&d=1039105142

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16920&d=1039191910

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16921&d=1039192476

[FUJIMO]

...propshaft page...http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16922&d=1039192546

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18425&d=1039107519

[jackiewilson]

Why the hell didn't anyone stick a crescent above the nose cone-------hydros been doing it for fifty years---------today every gear case, little or big sports a crescent!

[Mark75H]

Why the hell didn't anyone stick a crescent above the nose cone-------hydros been doing it for fifty years---------today every gear case, little or big sports a crescent!

Of all the pictures I've come across over the years, it looks like Yamato was the first to do this with their copy of the KG7H. The crescent above the nose and the just-behind-the-carb, flower pedal reed arraignment are the significant differences between the first Yamato and the KG7H

[FUJIMO]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m126/pete454/7Z0X8135_zps25d15446.jpg

[bernie]

No pix coming through???

[Mark75H]

No pix coming through???

Because he is linking them from another forum we are not signed into: http://forum.powerboatnation.com/attachments/general-powerboat-discussion/5765d1362061494-old-boat-advertisements-23554_330343482244_3992535_n.jpg

[RogerH]

OK Steve, what's really under that 200 cover??? !!!!!

[FUJIMO]

No pix coming through???
...fixed...

[FUJIMO]

Newest Carbon Edition...http://www.mercuryracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/400R-Carbon-Edition-Side-Profile_PORT.png

[FUJIMO]

http://www.mercuryracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Top-Cowl.png

[FUJIMO]

Desert Storm Poker Run Street Party...http://www.mercuryracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/13083136_1112003405519271_806954031905784899_n-1.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.mercuryracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/16797273_1381211961931746_2091333298128525330_o.png

[FUJIMO]

...New P1 SuperStock U.S. National Championship - Prefered Engine Of Choice - Power by Mercury Racing...http://www.mercuryracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/300XS_3-4_REAR-PORT_resize.png

[FUJIMO]

Mercury Racing CNC Cleaver Propeller Case...http://www.mercuryracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/79a27fe5-Cleaver_Case-447_600.png

[FUJIMO]

http://i.cdn-surfline.com/fishtrack/2014/editorial/06_June/Mercury_Tour/Mercury_24.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://mercurymarine-gsdesign1.netdna-ssl.com/static/img/75th/timeline/80-90/1987_Laser_XRi_blockout-large.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://assets.hemmings.com/story_image/531701-1000-0.jpg?rev=2

[FUJIMO]

https://assets.hemmings.com/story_image/531721-1000-0.jpg?rev=2

[FUJIMO]

http://www.powercatboat.com/Racers/pre500.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28360&d=1290730015

[FUJIMO]

http://i59.tinypic.com/9fqjad.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.classicglastron.com/gl-molinaris-lower-res.JPG

[FUJIMO]

http://i44.tinypic.com/2lww3z7.jpg

[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af136/RetroBoats/Havasu_zps68818160.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Parker Arizona Spring 2017 Races...http://riverscenemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_2477.jpg

[Ted Gryguc]

I have one, 2004 retro 200 on serial no plate decal to look like 1965 model 65th anniversary

[Mark75H]

http://www.classicglastron.com/gl-molinaris-lower-res.JPG

Look at how far the motors are cranked and how little the boats are actually turning.

[bernie]

Baby T2 - should finally be able to let the smoke out today, a little wiring to finish. 375899

[Robby321]

could be after running straightline, they are just entering a turn. ya reckon?

Yep, agree...

[Mark Poole ModVP]

The motor in the background, is that a 4 cyl. 650 or 800?

[Mark75H]

could be after running straightline, they are just entering a turn. ya reckon?

That is what I always thought, they have just started turning.

[Mark75H]

The motor in the background, is that a 4 cyl. 650 or 800?

Neither, its a 4 cyl. 500

[bernie]

Neither, its a 4 cyl. 500 Yes - short shaft '69 500. Just came off the boat, is already sold. Guess short shaft 500's don't grow on trees.

[2us70]

375982My favorite all time motor. I won my first boat race and won my only Nationals in front of one of those motors.

[Mark Poole ModVP]

My dad had a '69 650 four. That was one smooth running engine. To me, the '69 Mercs were the sharpest looking.

[FMP]

Yes, sharp.

[Dave Strong]

My dad had a '69 650 four. That was one smooth running engine. To me, the '69 Mercs were the sharpest looking.

We had a 66, all chrome and silver was a great running motor, I agree on the colors of the 69. Restored a 9.8 - 110 for a Buddy few years ago he get alot of complements on it.


Dave

[Robby321]

Had a 13 Ally raced with Merc 700. Touched motor, went to a Merc 500 and made twin seat playboat. Damn, ran a solid 50 mph in good water. Great little motor! Wish I still had it!

376179

[olboatman]

Please let me know if I'm incorrect but was't the Merc 500 the first PRODUCTION outboard with a tuner? Gary

[FMP]

I think that's correct, late 50s/60? We should all know this, story behind it.

[Dave Strong]

Please let me know if I'm incorrect but was't the Merc 500 the first PRODUCTION outboard with a tuner? Gary

Back when they first came out in 60 or 61?


Dave

[Mark75H]

Please let me know if I'm incorrect but was't the Merc 500 the first PRODUCTION outboard with a tuner? Gary


I'm pretty certain this is correct. 1961 was the first year of the 500. There were 400's and 450's made at the same time, probably didn't have the tuner or exhaust divided in pairs ... like the KG9 had 10 years before.

[FMP]

It had to do with the 400 or 450 I think. I have read the info here of course but can't recall the details. Race inspired I'm guessing.

[Dave Strong]

I'm pretty certain this is correct. 1961 was the first year of the 500. There were 400's and 450's made at the same time, probably didn't have the tuner or exhaust divided in pairs ... like the KG9 had 10 years before.

I know when I was.young we had a 50 all white thought is was 60 or 61. The 66 65hp was next.

Dave

[bernie]

The full length exhaust "pipe" and tuner were also part of the "wall of water" silencing if I remember right.

[2us70]

I owned 6 Merc 500s over the years. They were all short shaft manual start motors. They just kept getting better. Mercury addressed most of the problems over time. My 74 motor ran an honest 62mph on my McCall in SD class compared with maybe 55mph from my Raveau and my Curtis Craft in 1965.

[FUJIMO]

https://assets.hemmings.com/story_image/531671-1000-0.jpg?rev=2

[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

http://www.catamountstadium.com/Kiekhaeffer_2ofhisteams_RussHamilton.jpg

[Baker343]

Parker Arizona Spring 2017 Races...http://riverscenemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_2477.jpg
James Perry built 2.0
two four lap races on Sat and Sun

[bernie]

I owned 6 Merc 500s over the years. They were all short shaft manual start motors. They just kept getting better. Mercury addressed most of the problems over time. My 74 motor ran an honest 62mph on my McCall in SD class compared with maybe 55mph from my Raveau and my Curtis Craft in 1965.

Back in the day I tried to convince Merc Marketing to look at doing a 30 hp version of the 50, kinda like the MK 30 MK 55 scenario. Would have been the most gas sippin' strongest running 30 out there, and could have got rid of the 2 cylinder 402 slug. "Oh no we can't do that it would cost so much more with the extra rods/pistons." My counter was we would produce more rods/pistons/blocks/ etc. and the piece part cost would be less, less changeover because you could run them down one line, no more 402 hassles - smootest running 30, power trim option, etc. Needless to say never happend.

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=376208&d=1496195040

[2us70]

By 1974 the 500s had a lower unit that allowed them to run the stainless props from the 49in 3cyl motors. These bigger slower turning props worked very well in the reclassified D class. The only problems these motors had by then were fuel pressure and delivery with the Tillotson carbs and timing belt slop on the Thunderbolt ignition drive. Further development changed the carbs and the ignition to a flywheel system but I never got a chance to try one of those motors
Back in the day I tried to convince Merc Marketing to look at doing a 30 hp version of the 50, kinda like the MK 30 MK 55 scenario. Would have been the most gas sippin' strongest running 30 out there, and could have got rid of the 2 cylinder 402 slug. "Oh no we can't do that it would cost so much more with the extra rods/pistons." My counter was we would produce more rods/pistons/blocks/ etc. and the piece part cost would be less, less changeover because you could run them down one line, no more 402 hassles - smootest running 30, power trim option, etc. Needless to say never happend.

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatsandplaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Twin-Mercury-350-Verado-FourStroke-outboards.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/17tPbQSuVfA/maxresdefault.jpg

[FUJIMO]

... PeterMillerFishing.com ...http://www.petermillerfishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/885985_858430587512952_6152039927384268919_o.jpg

[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

https://www.boatbuys.com/media/929-0325016001429043763-1816272-1.jpg

[FUJIMO]

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[GENE LANHAM]

450 came out in '62. I bought one & installed tuner before taking it home.


Bernie, the wall of water deal came out in 1965

1961---First 500 (first 'tuner'?)

1962----First 500 with Jet Prop exhaust

We called the tuner a 'horn'

[2us70]

That tune horn actually worked. My Dad and I adapted one to a Merc 450. The boat picked about 3 mph. No other changes.

[GENE LANHAM]

That tune horn actually worked. My Dad and I adapted one to a Merc 450. The boat picked about 3 mph. No other changes.


The 450 came with the block drilled and tapped (1/4-20) to attach the horn--

[2us70]

We had an older motor without that provision (might have been a 44ci Merc 400). We made an adapter plate from plate aluminum. Worked great for about a year but then the driveshaft splines started to fail. That adapter caused the driveshaft splines to not engage fully so Brooke Russell sleeved and pinned a slightly longer top end on the shaft. Over the years I suffered just about every common failure from breaking off the top of a crank to breaking out the rear bearing carrier in the lower unit and most of the stuff in between. I learned a lot and with the help of a few knowledgeable friends I got so I could make the 500s run pretty good and pretty reliable too.

[bernie]

Heres just a pretty picture of mine - now being replaced by a 650XS.376464

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=376464&d=1496354294...Had the exact same 14' CheckMate Bernie. Green metalflake. Louvered blue-stripe J-motor. Ran unusually well considering it's rounded V-bottom. You did a nice job cleaning that one up. Looks great.

[2us70]

That's nice. A real classic.
I will have to admit that I probably made every tuning and setup mistake in the book on those motors. Hell,I probably added a couple to the book but it was all a learning experience and great fun.

[2us70]

I have driven several 15' Checkmates with J motors and if you can manage a 14 with one you have my admiration.
http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=376464&d=1496354294...Had the exact same 14' CheckMate Bernie. Green metalflake. Louvered blue-stripe J-motor. Ran unusually well considering it's rounded V-bottom. You did a nice job cleaning that one up. Looks great.

[2us70]

376468My Action MX13 clone with 3cyl 650 in 1973

[bernie]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=376464&d=1496354294...Had the exact same 14' CheckMate Bernie. Green metalflake. Louvered blue-stripe J-motor. Ran unusually well considering it's rounded V-bottom. You did a nice job cleaning that one up. Looks great.

It actually is a 1968 131, 13'. Orignally owned by the Kiekhaefer Corporation, and was a playtoy of Freddy hisself. Fred verified that for me when he recognized the deck mounted tach tube and the forerunners to K-Planes, built by JD Emerson at the Lake - which is cool because I know JD also. Fred sent me a "Dialed in at Lake X" decal, its on the dash. It says "dialed in at Lake X" and then is autographed "by Fred Kiekhaefer". During my resto process I found the 376469376470376471376472Kiekhaefer Corp property tags for the boat and trailer! The seats I had reupholstered but that back tank cover is original upholstery! Also has early tilt wheel Ride Guide! I did respray the deck but the rest was just buffed up. Bottom has about 3 feet of SuperGlide at the keel. Getting close to trying it with the 650XS, some rigging to finish. Check out those original 50 year old transom bolts!

[2us70]

A word of warning. Those MX13s did not play well with the 650 lower units. Lots of prop blowout. I found them to handle better with the big units on the 850s in G class. I got my 13' Action cheap because the first owner spun it several times and scared himself. I managed to make it better but every once in a while it would try to go sideways.

[FMP]

I had that motor as well, strong and great looking. Turned a two blade, seems strange now.

[bernie]

A word of warning. Those MX13s did not play well with the 650 lower units. Lots of prop blowout. I found them to handle better with the big units on the 850s in G class. I got my 13' Action cheap because the first owner spun it several times and scared himself. I managed to make it better but every once in a while it would try to go sideways.

Maybe thats why there is a fin on one of the tabs? The boat had something bigger on it at some point in time, found big bracket bolt holes and a PT harness tucked away under the gunnel. I will work into the XS with caution. Thanks!

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=376470&d=1496359605...1968 CheckMate/Mercury...

[bernie]

A word of warning. Those MX13s did not play well with the 650 lower units. Lots of prop blowout. I found them to handle better with the big units on the 850s in G class. I got my 13' Action cheap because the first owner spun it several times and scared himself. I managed to make it better but every once in a while it would try to go sideways.

Maybe thats why there is a fin on one of the tabs? The boat had something bigger on it at some point in time, found big bracket bolt holes and a PT harness tucked away under the gunnel. I will work into the XS with caution. Thanks!

[Dave Strong]

Maybe thats why there is a fin on one of the tabs? The boat had something bigger on it at some point in time, found big bracket bolt holes and a PT harness tucked away under the gunnel. I will work into the XS with caution. Thanks!

How were those tabs adjusted?

Dave

[FUJIMO]

...Fred Kiekhaefer(previous president of Mercury Racing) and family friend & business partner Rex Runzheimer will be introducing the long awaited & much anticipated new K-Drive, initially behind diesel power. Rex owns Runzheimer International in Wisconsin, who's business is workforce mobility programs & related mobile workforce management, commercial real estate, etc., among many other businesses. Rex is the manager of the recently formed Miami Florida corporation KDrive, LLC. The new testbed boat is a Cigarette...or is it a NorTech...or...? In just a few more weeks we will have more exciting news regarding this new drive system. (file photo)http://www.mercuryracing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Rex-and-Fred-lo-res.jpg

[FUJIMO]

...K-Drivers...skiing Colorado...https://www.offshoreonly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Main-14-702x320.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Fred with his original Kiekhaefer Drives, in the mid-80's, on Tom Gentry's Scarab Offshore...http://www.offshoreonly.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/17_Kiekhaefer.jpg

[JPEROG]

Fred with his original Kiekhaefer Drives, in the mid-80's, on Tom Gentry's Offshore...http://www.offshoreonly.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/17_Kiekhaefer.jpg

I remember Fred showing up at a Poker run with his 41 and the drives were painted yellow. He said that it was to prove to everyone that no matter what they looked like, they weren't lemons!! Good memories with the stories that night.

Joe

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=376468&d=1365554301

[FUJIMO]

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachments/general-boating-discussion/531875d1414853310-apache-powerboats-thats-kiekhaefer-off-duty-signed-photo-600-res-medium-.jpg...Fred Kiekhaefer in his 42 Mcmanus with yellow Number Six Speedmasters...

[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[GENE LANHAM]

...Fred Kiekhaefer(previous president of Mercury Racing) and family friend & business partner Rex Runzheimer will be introducing the long awaited & much anticipated new K-Drive, initially behind diesel power. Rex owns Runzheimer International in Wisconsin, who's business is workforce mobility programs & related mobile workforce management, commercial real estate, etc., among many other businesses. Rex is the manager of the recently formed Miami Florida corporation KDrive, LLC. The new testbed boat is a Cigarette...or is it a NorTech...or...? In just a few more weeks we will have more exciting news regarding this new drive system. (file photo)http://www.mercuryracing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Rex-and-Fred-lo-res.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/2n7fqlk.jpg

[bernie]

How were those tabs adjusted?

Dave

Fixed tabs so it will be trial and error - Make a run, loosen bolts, readjust, try again. Fred said he had them amde because it porpoised - I haven't run it that much but not porpoise now.

[DanUmbarger]

Always loved the way my Hustler 13 ran with the Merc 80...lot of fun racing that boat!376529

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=376529&d=1483120059

[2us70]

G Class really was great. I probably should have taken a better run at this class. The 850s were a terrific motor and this class provided a lot of bang for the buck.

[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=340147&d=1459035375

[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

Butch Stokes - Holt Craft BU circa 1959 Gold Coast Marathon...http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=242440&d=1137209923

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=242715&d=1316103503

[FUJIMO]

Gold Coast Marathon Winners...http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=329468&d=1444593808

[FUJIMO]

Lake X at the motel...http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=330251&d=1224772894

[FUJIMO]

http://i64.tinypic.com/1pgtx3.jpg

[proprider]

Just curious, do you know the names of those winners and the classes they won?

[2us70]

I was told back in the day that these two boats were the fastest Switzer wings. I do not recall either of them being used to set an official kilo record. What is the eal story?
Lake X at the motel...http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=330251&d=1224772894

[lilabner]

These are the last two wood Wings. They only ran Marathons as I recall. Both resided at Lake X and belonged to Kiekhaefer.

[lilabner]

Just curious, do you know the names of those winners and the classes they won?

From left to right, Dave Craig, Roy Ridgell, Tom Sheldon, ?, George Thompson, Bobby Walwork.
One of our elder associates will have to name the ?, but to me he looks like Joe Anderson, just never saw him race.

[FUJIMO]

http://www.powercatboat.com/race/cover.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.moeslyseacraft.com/uploads/1/1/0/5/11051379/1876577_orig.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://cdn-s3.si.com/s3fs-public/images/Rashed-Suhail-Al-Tayer-484802676.jpg

[FUJIMO]

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

[FUJIMO]

http://i44.tinypic.com/2vil4k9.jpg

[lilabner]

http://www.moeslyseacraft.com/uploads/1/1/0/5/11051379/1876577_orig.jpg

Jeanne Moesly

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=376759&d=1496708645

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=375423&d=1495305939

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=374253&d=1479351363

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=372718&d=1492299528

[bernie]

http://i44.tinypic.com/2vil4k9.jpg
Me sitting in Lil Red while it was being rerigged a few years back after Mike Butler restored it. Its in the Daytona Museum nowadays.377150

[FUJIMO]

Why Daytona I wonder?

[bernie]

Why Daytona I wonder? Well, Mercury doesn't have a museum - had one for 4 months during their 75th year anniversary. Maybe mdb29 will chime in and tell us. Would be cool to get it out and take over to Tavares for the CRA show in March.

[FUJIMO]

...Early Mercury V-6 bleed tube routing...http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_26.gif

[FUJIMO]

http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_27.gif

[FUJIMO]

http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_41.gif

[FUJIMO]

http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_5.gif

[FUJIMO]

http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_21.gif

[FUJIMO]

http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_28.gif

[FUJIMO]

http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_7.gif

[FUJIMO]

http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_42.gif

[FUJIMO]

http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_25.gif

[FUJIMO]

http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_11.gif

[FUJIMO]

http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_29.gif

[FUJIMO]

http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_33.gif

[FUJIMO]

http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_23.gif

[FUJIMO]

http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_31.gif

[FUJIMO]

http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_3.gif

[FUJIMO]

http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_35.gif

[FUJIMO]

http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_37.gif

[FUJIMO]

http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_15.gif

[FUJIMO]

http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_13.gif

[FUJIMO]

...Tach, trim & temp. gauge, etc., that came with every V-6 then...http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_43.gif

[FUJIMO]

http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/MERCURY/Outboard%20Motors/50080_39.gif

[FUJIMO]

...2004 65th Anniversary Edition 200 H.P. 2.5 EFI Mercury...http://www.wvbass.com/articles/2003/images/1203c.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://billhigham.co.uk/images/home/slides/mariner.jpg

[FUJIMO]

...Romania Mariner Outboard boating...http://www.american-nautics.ro/images/quicksilver/635cwa-4.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://biggerhammer.net/mercury/torque_2.5_powerhead_pg3.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://biggerhammer.net/mercury/mercury_92up_200_wiring.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://biggerhammer.net/mercury/assembly_lubes_2.5_powerhead.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://lanierpartners.org/store/sc_data/customer_uploads/4199/IMG_0765.JPG

[FUJIMO]

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj40/bdharden/XR2001/XR2001092.jpg

[AZMIDLYF]

Gorgeous Ally!

[BUZZIN' DOZEN]

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/O-SIZE/DSCN1860_zps9d19e121.jpg

[Robby321]

My Merc Guru here..just finished a 50 restore...

377200

[Lake X Kid]

http://lanierpartners.org/store/sc_data/customer_uploads/4199/IMG_0765.JPG
Is boat design for ocean waters?

[Lake X Kid]

Gold Coast Marathon Winners...http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=329468&d=1444593808
Class Winners (left to right) Dave Craig, Roy Ridgell, Tom Sheldon, Joe Anderson, George Thompson and Bobby Walwark.

In their careers both Roy Ridgell and Joe Anderson were Mercury employees at Lake X and Sarasota.

[Lake X Kid]

https://cdp.azureedge.net/products/USA/LS/2015/POWERBOATOUT/FRESHFISH/FX_1750_TILLER/50/2000000001.jpg
This interior design is an interesting concept. I guess it's to eliminate the weight and obstruction of the steering console.

[Lake X Kid]

http://www.pellegrinmarine.com/images/march%201957%20water%20ski.jpg
This looks like a Mercury advertisement, but is it misleading the public?
I doubt this little Merc on that rig, is going to be able to pull-up this lady water-skier.

[FMP]

My Merc Guru here..just finished a 50 restore...

377200

Sweet, what's that boat just behind?

[largecar91]

This looks like a Mercury advertisement, but is it misleading the public?
I doubt this little Merc on that rig, is going to be able to pull-up this lady water-skier.
I bet that Aristocraft with a mark 25 and those wide skis would probably drag her up.

[bernie]

Taken three years ago - 186 years of service to Mercury from this group. Since two are still full timers, add another 6 years - 192!!!377227

[olboatman]

This interior design is an interesting concept. I guess it's to eliminate the weight and obstruction of the steering console.
The tiller and the smoked acrylic transom extensions are for "back trolling" fishing for walleye pike,etc. Gary

[Robby321]

Sweet, what's that boat just behind?

I really can't remember? Checkmate maybe?

377310

[Robby321]

I bet that Aristocraft with a mark 25 and those wide skis would probably drag her up.

Yep! Easy as when a kid 50's, I was towed a same type wood boat, with 35 HP (ugly green thing me, but love that 2STOKE PERFUME)! Johnny on it with 4 people in the boat! Learning to ski! Way DIFF back there on a rope with all looking at ya too!

[2us70]

Is that Roy Ridgell?
This looks like a Mercury advertisement, but is it misleading the public?
I doubt this little Merc on that rig, is going to be able to pull-up this lady water-skier.

[FUJIMO]

http://kerrykirsch.com/Images/BW_1_800.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=133839&d=1187896272

[FUJIMO]

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x258/warrior74z/Image1-131.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=188063&d=1259525021

[FUJIMO]

http://www.classicglastron.com/68carl-challenger.JPG

[FUJIMO]

https://i0.wp.com/svera.se/blogg/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Stackeer.jpg?resize=494%2C649

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=256205&d=1175830569

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=256214&d=1192220048...Moo Bell...

[FUJIMO]

Bob Spalding...http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=256303&d=1154447875

[FUJIMO]

Miles Tunnel - C-6 Mercury - http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=258040&d=1340652794

[FUJIMO]

http://www.autoshotcar.com/boat_gallery/BOA-RAC_01.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.autoshotcar.com/boat_gallery/BOA-33-809/BOA-33_01.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.autoshotcar.com/boat_gallery/BOA-33-809/BOA-33_02.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.autoshotcar.com/boat_gallery/BOA-33-809/BOA-33_07.JPG

[FUJIMO]

http://www.autoshotcar.com/boat_gallery/BOA-33-809/BOA-33_13.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.autoshotcar.com/boat_gallery/BOA-33-809/BOA-33_18.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.autoshotcar.com/boat_gallery/BOA-33-809/BOA-33_31.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.autoshotcar.com/boat_gallery/BOA-33-809/BOA-33_32.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.autoshotcar.com/boat_gallery/BOA-33-809/BOA-33_35.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.autoshotcar.com/boat_gallery/BOA-33-809/BOA-33_48.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.autoshotcar.com/boat_gallery/BOA-33-809/BOA-33_58.JPG

[FUJIMO]

http://www.autoshotcar.com/boat_gallery/BOA-33-809/BOA-33_59.JPG

[FUJIMO]

Even the Mercury Wagon...http://www.autoshotcar.com/boat_gallery/BOA-33-809/BOA-33_63.JPG

[FUJIMO]

http://www.autoshotcar.com/boat_gallery/BOA-33-809/BOA-33_67.JPG

[FUJIMO]

http://www.autoshotcar.com/boat_gallery/BOA-33-809/BOA-33_71.JPG

[FUJIMO]

Cow Bell again...http://www.autoshotcar.com/boat_gallery/BOA-33-809/BOA-33_78.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Mercury Race drivers get all the best parts...http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=258219&d=1340897958

[FUJIMO]

Spalding...http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=258220&d=1340898288

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=262138&d=1345856988...James Latham Special...

[FUJIMO]

Jock Horner - Belle Glade, Florida - http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=268540&d=1353989306

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/gallery/data/500/DSC_1381_Medium_2_.JPG

[Robby321]

http://kerrykirsch.com/Images/BW_1_800.jpg

Damn! Looks like a 16 Whaler with a IL6? WOOF! Be a fun boat!

[lilabner]

Love the Stock Outboard pics..
Thanks

Find some Alkys too

[olboatman]

Love the Stock Outboard pics..
Thanks

Find some Alkys too
:thumbsup:I second the Alkys (if ya can):D Gary

[FUJIMO]

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachments/general-boating-discussion/12551d1036191443-bps-twisters-71twisterad.sm.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.quincylooperracing.us/images/1950-DickoDea.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.quincylooperracing.us/images/99C-RonHill.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.quincylooperracing.us/images/BoatAction.JPG

[lilabner]

http://www.quincylooperracing.us/images/1950-DickoDea.jpg

Thanks FUJIMO,

I think it was April 17, 1966. I came home on emergency leave from Nam because the Red Cross thought my mother was dying. I was taken out of the field on an operation. I only had the clothes on my back which were pretty dirty, and no under clothes. My shirt was modified with short sleeves. Not USMC issue. I landed in Miami on Easter Sunday 10 April 1966 and my dad picked me up. My mother was in a hospital in Lakeland, they were living in Lake Placid. We went to see her every day. On Sunday the 17th while driving around Lakeland I heard the unmistaken sound of alky outboards. We found the lake and there were lots of boats there. The most exciting part of the day was F-Hydro. There were about five running, maybe six. Dick O'Dea led most of the race but it was close. The weather was a little windy. At the finish the first three boats were about 20 or so yards apart. About 20 feet before the finish Dick and the second boat both blew over, but both crossed the finish. Dick set a new Five Mile record and the second and third boats both broke the existing record. Exciting to say the least. Mom made it and lasted another 10 years. I went back to Nam in July.

[FUJIMO]

Thank YOU Butch. Great personal story & sacrifice. Great Mercury history.:thumbsup:

[2us70]

Jock Horner - Belle Glade, Florida - http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=268540&d=1353989306How do you even have this picture? I doubt anyone else remembers this race. I do remember because I hurt my back in this race and I just had a procedure to control pain again. We pay for the excess of our youth in our old age.

[2us70]

Most of the pictures I have of my race boats were taken by that lady.
Mercury Race drivers get all the best parts...http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=258219&d=1340897958

[FUJIMO]

And if you know who the boats skipper is, you might know who the piccy chick is/was...

[lilabner]

Thank YOU Butch. Great personal story & sacrifice. Great Mercury history.:thumbsup:

I forgot to mention I flew out of Okinawa on April 10th, Easter morning at 3AM. I landed at San Francisco at 3AM easter morning. Freaky..I wanted to get my one year old daughter an easter bunny, but they had none. So I got her an Easter Rat. Great family laugh forever.

[2us70]

Bonus points for knowing the boats owner?

[lilabner]

Bonus points for knowing the boats owner?

Lady's name start with M?

[2us70]

Yup.

[lilabner]

Yup.

She grew up next door to me. Very nice family. She was like Lucy in Peanuts though. I never saw her looking as good as she grew up to be. I left in 1964 and never knew she knew the boat racers. I always had race boats in my yard too. About 20 years ago Treasure told me she came to her animal clinic. I asked her how she looked and she said absolutely beautiful. Well, I had to go to the boat show and find her. We had a nice reunion. Gary P. Had always been a good friend and the last time I saw him before I joined the Marines he was going with a girl named Linda and wanting to race boats. I missed a lot. Time sure flies, fun or not.

[2us70]

Wrong girl Butch. That was previous wife in the picture.

[FUJIMO]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jzQDAJMQ6q0/VXZWSNpmdYI/AAAAAAAABW0/XDQUppa9wUQ/s1600/Ride%2BGuide%2BAd.jpg