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FUJIMO
03-05-2020, 07:21 PM
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FUJIMO
03-05-2020, 07:23 PM
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FUJIMO
03-05-2020, 07:25 PM
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FUJIMO
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FUJIMO
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FUJIMO
03-05-2020, 07:35 PM
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FUJIMO
03-05-2020, 07:39 PM
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Dave Strong
03-10-2020, 06:03 PM
https://boats-from-usa.com/sites/default/files/boats/penn-yan/84442/penn-yan-outboard-runabout-944242.jpg
FUJIMO blank pages?
Dave
FUJIMO
03-10-2020, 06:06 PM
weird. I can see them fine. huh.
FUJIMO
03-10-2020, 06:09 PM
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moparbarn
03-10-2020, 06:29 PM
Empty space here, too.
FUJIMO
03-10-2020, 06:34 PM
ok I will delete them. thx.
FUJIMO
03-10-2020, 06:37 PM
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FUJIMO
03-10-2020, 06:57 PM
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FUJIMO
03-10-2020, 06:58 PM
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FUJIMO
03-10-2020, 07:00 PM
...Cigarette Race Team - Power By Mercury Racing...https://cdn.wallpapersafari.com/25/24/ScOgxj.jpg
FUJIMO
03-10-2020, 07:05 PM
...Power by Team MerCruiser Racing...https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachments/classic-offshore/554106d1460596006-cigarette-35-raceboats-burn-baby-burn-1978.jpg
FUJIMO
03-10-2020, 08:54 PM
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FUJIMO
03-10-2020, 08:57 PM
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FUJIMO
03-10-2020, 08:58 PM
http://www.nationalpowerboat.com/Images/recoverybig.jpg
FUJIMO
03-10-2020, 09:03 PM
https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/596d2c30d7bdce7d9e727a92/1512591917577-5DJKPAA7J76525GPQXPG/Avenger+16+-+Edited.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg
FUJIMO
03-10-2020, 09:05 PM
https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/596d2c30d7bdce7d9e727a92/1501793187611-022I4Q2MXZ808C2G9YKF/Magnum+Donzi+Merc+1250.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg
Robby321
03-10-2020, 09:08 PM
FUJIMO blank pages?
Dave
Me to...
FUJIMO
03-10-2020, 09:11 PM
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FUJIMO
03-10-2020, 09:19 PM
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FUJIMO
03-10-2020, 09:20 PM
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FUJIMO
03-12-2020, 12:17 PM
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FUJIMO
03-12-2020, 12:18 PM
https://i1.wp.com/www.powerboatracingworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Ananab_Racing.jpg?fit=768%2C487&ssl=1
FUJIMO
03-13-2020, 10:44 AM
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=460440&d=1583940259 (https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=460440&d=1583940259)
FUJIMO
03-14-2020, 10:19 AM
https://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachments/general-chit-chat/414039d1231544189-high-pro-outboard-tunnel-boats-tunnel.jpg
FUJIMO
03-14-2020, 10:22 AM
...one more time...great photo...https://i.pinimg.com/originals/1f/3c/cd/1f3ccd97990ac3c11fd7bcc06797f216.jpg
FUJIMO
03-14-2020, 10:23 AM
https://cdp.azureedge.net/products/USA/LOW/2018/POWERBOATOUT/JONBOAT/ROUGHNECK_1860_TUNNEL_JET/50/2000000070.jpg
FUJIMO
03-14-2020, 10:31 AM
...Earl Bentz - Bristol - Team Mercury - https://www.mercuryracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Earl-Bristol-1979.jpg
FUJIMO
03-14-2020, 10:47 AM
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FUJIMO
03-14-2020, 10:57 AM
...Mercury Formula 60 EFI production line - 2014 - https://www.mercuryracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/60-EFI-FormulaRace_Production.jpg (https://www.mercuryracing.com/outboards/engines/60-efi-formularace/mercuryformulafour_race_photo_3/)
FUJIMO
03-14-2020, 10:58 AM
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FUJIMO
03-14-2020, 10:59 AM
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FUJIMO
03-14-2020, 11:02 AM
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FUJIMO
03-14-2020, 11:03 AM
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FUJIMO
03-14-2020, 11:05 AM
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FUJIMO
03-14-2020, 11:07 AM
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FUJIMO
03-14-2020, 08:55 PM
http://www.quincylooperracing.us/images/FreddieGoehl-QcyMerc.jpg
FUJIMO
03-14-2020, 08:56 PM
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Capt.Insane-o
03-14-2020, 09:20 PM
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Lap 5 at Bay City :)
FUJIMO
03-16-2020, 11:47 AM
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FUJIMO
03-16-2020, 11:47 AM
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FUJIMO
03-16-2020, 11:50 AM
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FUJIMO
03-16-2020, 11:53 AM
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FUJIMO
03-16-2020, 11:55 AM
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FUJIMO
03-16-2020, 11:59 AM
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FUJIMO
03-16-2020, 12:01 PM
...1970 Mercury 250ER...https://image.invaluable.com/housePhotos/donley/48/614948/H5675-L129665780.jpg
FUJIMO
03-16-2020, 12:15 PM
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FUJIMO
03-16-2020, 12:16 PM
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Lake X Kid
03-16-2020, 01:22 PM
Over ONE MILLION VIEWS!
Mercury Through The Years - Congratulations.
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Lake X Kid
03-16-2020, 01:44 PM
From this photo angle, the engine does not look like it is center-lined with the boat cowling & transom.
Should not the right-side (starboard) be showing more, then the engine's opposite side, at this photo angle?
If I factor in the driver's steering to compensate for the engine torque, then does that solve the offset look?
Questions from a rookie driver.
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/1f/3c/cd/1f3ccd97990ac3c11fd7bcc06797f216.jpg
bernie
03-18-2020, 08:24 AM
https://alchetron.com/cdn/carl-kiekhaefer-14b66590-f97e-4355-b29b-c2bf737c391-resize-750.jpeg
Jack Hannigan takes ECK for a ride - in more ways than this - When he showed up we were all to attend meetings at the company auditorium at Plane 10 - this dude is up front and starts talking about Brunswick and whats going to change at Mercury - our time keeper at Plant 4, a Scottish woman named Maisie Blair, raises her hand and asks "Who are you?' as he never introduced himself. He says "I'm Jack Hannigan and what I do here is no damn concern of yours". Nice way to start a career.
FUJIMO
03-18-2020, 01:05 PM
https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/90151686_2895969927165703_4508540716661604352_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_sid=dd9801&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_ohc=sy7aHs_UQvYAX_jnGzw&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&_nc_tp=14&oh=644f456cb3fc933bcfdec81cbf9b446f&oe=5E98B523
FUJIMO
03-18-2020, 01:07 PM
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FUJIMO
03-18-2020, 01:08 PM
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99fxst99
03-18-2020, 05:24 PM
From this photo angle, the engine does not look like it is center-lined with the boat cowling & transom.
Should not the right-side (starboard) be showing more, then the engine's opposite side, at this photo angle?
If I factor in the driver's steering to compensate for the engine torque, then does that solve the offset look?
Questions from a rookie driver.
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/1f/3c/cd/1f3ccd97990ac3c11fd7bcc06797f216.jpg
Lee Craft?
lilabner
03-19-2020, 03:45 PM
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Gene, that wouldn't be Dick Spellman or Charlie Dunn would it?
GENE LANHAM
03-19-2020, 03:54 PM
Gene, that wouldn't be Dick Spellman or Charlie Dunn would it?
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FUJIMO
03-19-2020, 04:19 PM
https://boats-from-usa.com/sites/default/files/boats/not-specified/88971/not-specified-skiff-996446.jpg
FUJIMO
03-19-2020, 04:19 PM
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=461017&d=1584651271 (https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=461017&d=1584651271)
FUJIMO
03-19-2020, 04:20 PM
https://boats-from-usa.com/sites/default/files/boats/not-specified/88971/not-specified-skiff-996447.jpg
FUJIMO
03-19-2020, 04:25 PM
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FUJIMO
03-19-2020, 04:26 PM
http://cdn1.livetombord.se/YTo2OntzOjI6ImlkIjtpOjExNDQ4NjE7czoxOiJ3IjtpOjEwMjA7czoxOiJoIjtpOjMyMDA7czoxOiJjIjtpOjA7czoxOiJzIjtp OjA7czoxOiJrIjtzOjQwOiJiNWFjOGJhYmRjOTVjMDk2YzU5ZmU5YTRkNTVjYjJhYmI4NjU2ZDUxIjt9
FUJIMO
03-19-2020, 04:33 PM
https://p3.liveauctioneers.com/406/28944/11181044_2_l.jpg
lilabner
03-19-2020, 04:43 PM
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When I was testing Bugger Reds Stack Cat at Pelican Harbor before we went to Blue Ridge Ga, Spellman flew right over me in a sea plane like that. I was trying to listen to the engines but with the plane about 20 feet over me I turned deaf.. Then I felt the boat slow down a little..Blew the counter lower unit. Phil told me it was Spellman but the plane looked just like that one.
GENE LANHAM
03-20-2020, 12:46 PM
When I was testing Bugger Reds Stack Cat at Pelican Harbor before we went to Blue Ridge Ga, Spellman flew right over me in a sea plane like that. I was trying to listen to the engines but with the plane about 20 feet over me I turned deaf.. Then I felt the boat slow down a little..Blew the counter lower unit. Phil told me it was Spellman but the plane looked just like that one.
Dave had a Cub on floats?
lilabner
03-20-2020, 02:26 PM
Dave had a Cub on floats?
Dave who?
GENE LANHAM
03-20-2020, 06:13 PM
Dave who?
Dave Craig--around 1961--62
Capt.Insane-o
03-20-2020, 11:00 PM
https://p3.liveauctioneers.com/406/28944/11181044_2_l.jpg
Nobody builds cool sh*t like that any more...and that is a shame.
Robby321
03-21-2020, 02:41 PM
https://p3.liveauctioneers.com/406/28944/11181044_2_l.jpg
About 20 years ago, I friend told me there was a old Merc in a pile of junk in front from renters moving out. Checked it out and a KF7 WITH COVETED LOWER COWL! Home, spun fine, spark one one cyl. Parted out and made a good $700 ebay then! Still looking for that 20H my brother had!
2us70
03-21-2020, 04:47 PM
I know a guy who has a 20H. I don't think it has been started in a while. He told me he tried to run it in a canal near here and almost got busted for the noise. Hasn't tried since I am pretty sure. How much is one of those motors worth these days? Always wanted to try out a BS runabout with one.
woodbender
03-21-2020, 10:21 PM
Lee Craft?
LeeCraft-NO-cowling looks like a kitson boat.
bernie
03-22-2020, 09:23 AM
I know a guy who has a 20H. I don't think it has been started in a while. He told me he tried to run it in a canal near here and almost got busted for the noise. Hasn't tried since I am pretty sure. How much is one of those motors worth these days? Always wanted to try out a BS runabout with one.
I think the market is a bit soft - a good unrestored non converted 20H, maybe $2K. A good converted (toilet bowl housing) noisy 20H - $2500.
2us70
03-22-2020, 12:59 PM
The sound of the conversion motors was great and not really all that loud. I the days of the "Grapefruit Circuit" races OPC were included a couple of them. I got to see a guy by the name of Stover Hire run BSR with the "toilet bowl" motor. That guy was something to see in that little boat. At the time I was running a kneel down SE boat so I had a pretty good frame of reference to judge his skills.
Bob V
03-22-2020, 03:43 PM
The sound of the conversion motors was great and not really all that loud. I the days of the "Grapefruit Circuit" races OPC were included a couple of them. I got to see a guy by the name of Stover Hire run BSR with the "toilet bowl" motor. That guy was something to see in that little boat. At the time I was running a kneel down SE boat so I had a pretty good frame of reference to judge his skills.
https://www.vintagehydroplanes.com/boats/stover_hires_56h/56h.jpg
This is Stover Hire's 56-H, a 1966 B utility boat manufactured by the Hedlund Boat Company of Wilmette, Illinois. Owned by Roger L. Werner (Roger@Wernertelesport.com) of Greenwich, Connecticut. Unique in construction, the hull is a cold-molded boat, made of mahogany. Original driver/owner Stover Hire, of Syracuse, Indiana has accomplished much in his racing career. Stover is a very successful driver in both the inboard & outboard classes. Presently he competes in the inboard classes. WNY racing fans have seen him compete in his Hire Voltage rig at both the Launch Club and at Tonawanda races.
While competing in the BU class, Stover was National Champion in 1961, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1971. He was also National High Point Champ in 1964, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70 and 1971. He earned the distinction of US-1 in 67, 68, 70 & 71, and was US-2 in 63, 64, 65, and 1966. He was inducted into the Gulf racing Hall of Fame in 1964 & 1966. In 1966, Yachting magazine named him to their All-American Racing team.
During this long and successful run in the BU class, the 56-H was powered by a Mercury Mark 20H conversion motor. Stover actually had 2 of these engines. One was used for everyday races & the other saved just for the Nationals. In testing at the Nationals, it turned out the every day motor was faster, so it was used to win the titles. When Stover eventually moved to inboards, his outboard equipment was sold off. The boat went to Harry Brinkman, Syracuse, Indiana, & the best motor eventually found it's way to Tom Moulder, A&T Engineering, Elk Lake, Mn. Rochester's Jim Hawver purchased the boat, restored it & last showed it at the Clayton 1992 Race boat regatta.
The engine underwent a complete rebuild by ace Mercury builder Cooper Jess in the late 80's. It has been in storage ever since. The DeGlopper's were able to purchase both boat & motor and reunite the outfit. The DeGloppers then sold the boat to me and sold the motor to somebody else. I have bought the motor from that person and hull and motor are reunited again! The 56-H has been shown at public appearances at many of the vintage shows.
© Roger L. Werner (Roger@Wernertelesport.com)
I remember watching Stover drive his E-37 5 liter Hydro "Hire" Voltage at Lake Maggiore over many years. He was always a top finisher if not the winner.
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I also found this article from 2008..
https://hydroracer.net/forums/core/images/icons/icon1.png Return of Stover Hire
06-18-2008, 10:50 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2008; Syracuse, Indiana.
Seventy-one-year-old Stover Hire of Syracuse, Indiana, has announced that he will make a return to APBA Stock Outboard Racing in 2008. Hire, a former Stock Outboarder who was extremely successful in the two-cylinder runabout classes in the 1960's and 1970's, moved to the Inboard Category in the 1980's. Hire last returned to a Stock Outboard to participate in the B Stock Runabout Class at the 1985 Stock Outboard Nationals held in Dayton, Ohio. Hire has announced that he will make his latest return to outboard competition again in Dayton, Ohio at this year's Great American Outboard Race to be held August 23-24. Hire will pilot a Racecraft runabout and will participate in the B Runabout class with a Hot Rod.
Hire's return has been most especially provoked by Mr. John Rinker, formerly of Rinker Boat Co. of Syracuse. Rinker has been visiting outboard races in Region 6 and 7 this spring and attempting to coordinate the return of runabout racers from the 60's and 70's for a "Last Blast".
Rinker and Hire tested an A Stock Runabout on Syracuse Lake just a few weeks ago with some assistance from Team Racecraft. After testing the A Runabout, Hire inquired into obtaining a B with which to enter a race and remarked "I wanna go faster." Team Racecraft member and race boat builder, Paul Trolian, observed Hire test the A Runabout and commented "I think he's still got it."
FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 11:53 AM
https://www.outboardracing.com/images/image39.jpg
FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 11:54 AM
https://www.outboardracing.com/images/BS20H1X.JPG
FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 11:57 AM
https://www.outboardracing.com/images/BS20H3X.JPG
FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 11:58 AM
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FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 11:59 AM
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FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 11:59 AM
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FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 12:00 PM
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FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 12:03 PM
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FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 12:03 PM
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FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 12:04 PM
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FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 12:05 PM
http://www.2040-parts.com/_content/items/images/93/480393/003.jpg
FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 12:07 PM
http://boatsport.org/photos/page28.jpg
FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 12:08 PM
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FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 12:08 PM
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FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 12:09 PM
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FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 12:09 PM
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FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 12:11 PM
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FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 12:12 PM
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FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 12:18 PM
https://www.outboardracing.com/images/ebayy20h2.jpg
FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 12:23 PM
http://store.aeroliner-boats.com/WebRoot/Store6/Shops/b2c9e2a5-bc51-4eaa-bfc4-f2ff92b27700/5972/3527/7538/9953/27CA/0A48/331F/AA9B/DSC_3286.JPG
FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 12:27 PM
http://store.aeroliner-boats.com/WebRoot/Store6/Shops/b2c9e2a5-bc51-4eaa-bfc4-f2ff92b27700/5A22/C547/43B5/87CE/65D5/0A48/331F/5645/Conversion_chapter_page_71.jpeg.jpeg
FUJIMO
03-23-2020, 03:07 PM
https://www.outboardracing.com/images/image39.jpg
Robby321
03-23-2020, 03:18 PM
This is the only pic we have of my older brother with his Baby Switzer, with 20H. Quickie lower. I was just a kid. Too bad so fuzzy..
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2us70
03-23-2020, 05:38 PM
Apparently my observations were correct. I didn't pay much attention to Stock Outboard back then but the classes I would watch were BSR,DU and Alky F Runabout.
I spent almost all of my race time in front of relatively small displacement motors. I found that in order to be competitive you had to get every last bit of power those smaller motors could give. There were 2 options, drive for someone like Paul Angel or learn how to do it yourself. I was stuck with option 2 but several guys including Mr. Angel taught me along the way.
https://www.vintagehydroplanes.com/boats/stover_hires_56h/56h.jpg
This is Stover Hire's 56-H, a 1966 B utility boat manufactured by the Hedlund Boat Company of Wilmette, Illinois. Owned by Roger L. Werner (Roger@Wernertelesport.com) of Greenwich, Connecticut. Unique in construction, the hull is a cold-molded boat, made of mahogany. Original driver/owner Stover Hire, of Syracuse, Indiana has accomplished much in his racing career. Stover is a very successful driver in both the inboard & outboard classes. Presently he competes in the inboard classes. WNY racing fans have seen him compete in his Hire Voltage rig at both the Launch Club and at Tonawanda races.
While competing in the BU class, Stover was National Champion in 1961, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1971. He was also National High Point Champ in 1964, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70 and 1971. He earned the distinction of US-1 in 67, 68, 70 & 71, and was US-2 in 63, 64, 65, and 1966. He was inducted into the Gulf racing Hall of Fame in 1964 & 1966. In 1966, Yachting magazine named him to their All-American Racing team.
During this long and successful run in the BU class, the 56-H was powered by a Mercury Mark 20H conversion motor. Stover actually had 2 of these engines. One was used for everyday races & the other saved just for the Nationals. In testing at the Nationals, it turned out the every day motor was faster, so it was used to win the titles. When Stover eventually moved to inboards, his outboard equipment was sold off. The boat went to Harry Brinkman, Syracuse, Indiana, & the best motor eventually found it's way to Tom Moulder, A&T Engineering, Elk Lake, Mn. Rochester's Jim Hawver purchased the boat, restored it & last showed it at the Clayton 1992 Race boat regatta.
The engine underwent a complete rebuild by ace Mercury builder Cooper Jess in the late 80's. It has been in storage ever since. The DeGlopper's were able to purchase both boat & motor and reunite the outfit. The DeGloppers then sold the boat to me and sold the motor to somebody else. I have bought the motor from that person and hull and motor are reunited again! The 56-H has been shown at public appearances at many of the vintage shows.
© Roger L. Werner (Roger@Wernertelesport.com)
I remember watching Stover drive his E-37 5 liter Hydro "Hire" Voltage at Lake Maggiore over many years. He was always a top finisher if not the winner.
461128
I also found this article from 2008..
https://hydroracer.net/forums/core/images/icons/icon1.png Return of Stover Hire
06-18-2008, 10:50 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2008; Syracuse, Indiana.
Seventy-one-year-old Stover Hire of Syracuse, Indiana, has announced that he will make a return to APBA Stock Outboard Racing in 2008. Hire, a former Stock Outboarder who was extremely successful in the two-cylinder runabout classes in the 1960's and 1970's, moved to the Inboard Category in the 1980's. Hire last returned to a Stock Outboard to participate in the B Stock Runabout Class at the 1985 Stock Outboard Nationals held in Dayton, Ohio. Hire has announced that he will make his latest return to outboard competition again in Dayton, Ohio at this year's Great American Outboard Race to be held August 23-24. Hire will pilot a Racecraft runabout and will participate in the B Runabout class with a Hot Rod.
Hire's return has been most especially provoked by Mr. John Rinker, formerly of Rinker Boat Co. of Syracuse. Rinker has been visiting outboard races in Region 6 and 7 this spring and attempting to coordinate the return of runabout racers from the 60's and 70's for a "Last Blast".
Rinker and Hire tested an A Stock Runabout on Syracuse Lake just a few weeks ago with some assistance from Team Racecraft. After testing the A Runabout, Hire inquired into obtaining a B with which to enter a race and remarked "I wanna go faster." Team Racecraft member and race boat builder, Paul Trolian, observed Hire test the A Runabout and commented "I think he's still got it."
FUJIMO
03-24-2020, 09:34 AM
http://www.vintagesnowmobiles.50megs.com/1969_MERCURY_1968_FALL_SNOW_GOER_JUNE_4_2009_PP12241.jpg
FUJIMO
03-24-2020, 09:41 AM
http://www.vintagesnowmobiles.50megs.com/1974_MERCURY_180_DPI_MARCH_25_2008_PP9733.jpg
FUJIMO
03-24-2020, 09:53 AM
http://www.vintagesnowmobiles.50megs.com/1970_MERCURY_FEB_16_2012_1_PP15803A.jpg
FUJIMO
03-24-2020, 09:55 AM
...old Lake X...http://www.quincylooperracing.us/images/LakeX1960's.jpg
FUJIMO
03-24-2020, 10:00 AM
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/peek-under-the-hood-of-one-of-the-carl-kiekhaeferowned-nascar-cup-picture-id145716543?s=594x594
FUJIMO
03-24-2020, 10:01 AM
http://bosscatlegacy.com/miscproto/mercury/merc003.jpg
FUJIMO
03-24-2020, 10:03 AM
http://bosscatlegacy.com/miscproto/mercury/ssss.jpg
FUJIMO
03-24-2020, 10:04 AM
http://bosscatlegacy.com/miscproto/mercury/mm001.jpg
FUJIMO
03-24-2020, 10:07 AM
http://bosscatlegacy.com/miscproto/mercury/mm002.jpg
FUJIMO
03-24-2020, 10:09 AM
...then later, the 4 cylinder version...http://bosscatlegacy.com/miscproto/mercury/asd08.jpg
FUJIMO
03-24-2020, 10:10 AM
http://bosscatlegacy.com/miscproto/mercury/asd07.jpg
FUJIMO
03-24-2020, 10:11 AM
http://bosscatlegacy.com/miscproto/mercury/asd09.jpg
FUJIMO
03-24-2020, 10:14 AM
http://bosscatlegacy.com/miscproto/mercury/mmcl02.jpg
FUJIMO
03-24-2020, 10:14 AM
http://bosscatlegacy.com/miscproto/mercury/asd01.jpg
FUJIMO
03-25-2020, 03:24 PM
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=461382&d=1585166276 (https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=461382&d=1585166276)
FUJIMO
03-25-2020, 03:28 PM
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=461310&d=1585092975 (https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=461310&d=1585092975)
FUJIMO
03-27-2020, 07:23 PM
https://www.bnbfishing.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/seapro-660x330.png
FUJIMO
03-27-2020, 07:24 PM
https://www.sportfishingmag.com/resizer/nTe2cjgdd-tC4o6QHYItfewzXlw=/1200x628/smart/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-bonnier.s3.amazonaws.com/public/GM6TPETONCFBO4GIPMBRMMLHZ4.jpg
FUJIMO
03-27-2020, 07:25 PM
https://www.canobolasmarine.com.au/wp-content/uploads/newscron/Mercury-8-9.9hp.jpg
FUJIMO
03-27-2020, 07:32 PM
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c2/4f/69/c24f6999dafea98faeab3f4670affbaf.jpg
FUJIMO
03-28-2020, 02:58 PM
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/qyEAAOSw~CVdM2Kw/s-l1600.jpg
FUJIMO
03-28-2020, 02:58 PM
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/icgAAOSwVLVdM2Ku/s-l1600.jpg
FUJIMO
03-28-2020, 02:59 PM
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/R3UAAOSwzIJdM2K1/s-l1600.jpg
FUJIMO
03-28-2020, 03:41 PM
http://www.reynoldsracingmarine.com/images/propcover.jpg
FUJIMO
03-28-2020, 03:47 PM
https://www.mercuryracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/450R-Red-Supercharger-OnEngine_720.png
FUJIMO
03-29-2020, 08:46 PM
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=195615&d=1268189320
JPEROG
03-29-2020, 08:54 PM
http://bosscatlegacy.com/miscproto/mercury/asd07.jpg
Doesn't appear that ski pressure was an issue lol....
Joe
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 09:29 AM
http://www.davidsleds.mysite.com/1973_MERCURY_MAY_15_2013_PP17315A.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 09:29 AM
http://www.vintagesnowmobiles.50megs.com/1970_MERCURY_FEB_16_2012_4_PP15803D.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 09:35 AM
https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.snowmobilehalloffame.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F10%2FDoug-Hayes-races-1974-Mercury-sno-twister.jpg&f=1&nofb=1 (https://duckduckgo.com/l/?kh=-1&uddg=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.snowmobilehalloffame.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F10%2FDoug-Hayes-races-1974-Mercury-sno-twister.jpg)
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 09:36 AM
https://cdp.azureedge.net/products/USA/MCR/2019/POWERBOATOUT/INFLATE/340_AIR_DECK/50/2000000001.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 09:37 AM
https://www.torysvintagesleds.com/uploads/1/4/8/3/14832452/404642_orig.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 09:39 AM
https://cdnmedia.endeavorsuite.com/images/organizations/66efd9f0-cdc6-45ec-9a08-028199d77909/CADDIE%20LABARS.jpeg?v=1555499961909?v=20191002145056
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 09:59 AM
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3730/12703106374_48f65a2d98_z.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:03 AM
http://www.vintagesnowmobiles.50megs.com/1974_MERCURY_DEALER_PAGE_2_JAN_05_6A_PP2289.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:03 AM
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o7u1VLN_A0A/VnxViHqeh5I/AAAAAAAACeU/2htM4cdaD8s/s1600/scan0527.tif
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:04 AM
http://www.vintagesnowmobiles.50megs.com/1976_MERCURY_1_SNOWMOBILE_ANNUAL_1975_1976_6A_PP2971.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:05 AM
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MPZUkL_UlFE/VKxIMXGYu8I/AAAAAAAABK0/FyL0f8D4Rss/s1600/scan0274.tif
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:06 AM
https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S-k5dTokNQ8/We_GTrgaMLI/AAAAAAAAEYI/wiLUH5bDhUEqEuWyxUCxLa6J5l_DKizAQCLcBGAs/s1600/scan0027.tif
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:07 AM
http://vintagesnowmobiles4sale.com/1976-mercury-340-sno-twister-sno-pro-021.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:08 AM
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0tHwW1gNm7k/VUfmMjJhxSI/AAAAAAAABn4/9BFMyAhbb90/s1600/scan0362.tif
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:09 AM
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jyz2_hBFfGg/VunR6kxbhwI/AAAAAAAACxg/qXi_oo4jKx8SbfKmnxtLXfOOvXy_v-mHw/s1600/scan0605.tif
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:12 AM
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gWqgmnuox24/WD2v7j0jkWI/AAAAAAAADm0/bqYQ1uT904I73KBLdal4rpmvz5MM-FKCgCLcB/s1600/scan0728.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:14 AM
https://www.torysvintagesleds.com/uploads/1/4/8/3/14832452/8868486_orig.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:15 AM
https://www.torysvintagesleds.com/uploads/1/4/8/3/14832452/3794159_orig.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:16 AM
https://www.torysvintagesleds.com/uploads/1/4/8/3/14832452/9214004_orig.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:16 AM
https://www.torysvintagesleds.com/uploads/1/4/8/3/14832452/2031803_orig.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:17 AM
https://www.torysvintagesleds.com/uploads/1/4/8/3/14832452/8152785_orig.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:18 AM
http://www.vintagesnowmobiles.50megs.com/1976_MERCURY_2_SNOWMOBILE_ANNUAL_1975_1976_6A_PP2972.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:18 AM
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xv6tEKFCGvE/VpV4wg52_BI/AAAAAAAACis/5pw6ZqaAvoI/s1600/scan0547.tif
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:19 AM
http://www.vintagesnowmobiles.50megs.com/1974_MERCURY_440_MAX_REPORT_1_2_1973_SNOW_GOER_SEPT_ISSUE_JUNE_05_PP2927_THUMB.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:21 AM
https://www.snowmobilefanatics.com/forums/attachments/144052-mercury-250er-2008510184242249_22897.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:22 AM
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rBjabrMhaq4/UwfAjFc2JKI/AAAAAAAAADw/Xpbl5JjMlVU/s1600/scan0054.tif
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:25 AM
https://www.mercurymarine.com/static/img/75th/timeline/00/1973_photo11big-large.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:26 AM
http://www.vintagesnowmobiles.50megs.com/1974_MERCURY_DEALER_POSTER_JAN_05_6A_PP2292.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:28 AM
http://www.davidsleds.mysite.com/1973_MERCURY_MAY_15_2013_PP17318A.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:41 AM
http://www.vintagesnowmobiles.50megs.com/FEB_3_1973_CARL_MERC_MOTOR_1_MAY_1_2009_1A_PP12027B.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:48 AM
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e3/28/92/e3289295db9d515d675894e1a213527b.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:53 AM
http://www.mercurysnowmobiles.com/st_brochure_1.jpg
FUJIMO
03-30-2020, 10:53 AM
http://www.mercurysnowmobiles.com/st_brochure_2.jpg
http://www.vintagesnowmobiles.50megs.com/FEB_3_1973_CARL_MERC_MOTOR_1_MAY_1_2009_1A_PP12027B.jpg
Is this maybe a cryptic message that Merc may still be interested in smaller lighter powerful engines in the sub 400 pound weight class ??
22R
FUJIMO
04-01-2020, 09:38 PM
https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachments/classic-offshore/251236d1166566460-36-cigarettes-racing-back-days-copy-aeromarineix72above.jpg
FUJIMO
04-02-2020, 06:48 PM
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=462033&d=1585870574
bernie
04-03-2020, 08:55 AM
KAM motor, Polaris chassis. Mike Rychlok, driver. 462064
FUJIMO
04-03-2020, 07:35 PM
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=462064&d=1585922117
FUJIMO
04-03-2020, 07:50 PM
http://sno-bol.com/data/uploads/Checker%20Flag.jpg
FUJIMO
04-03-2020, 08:14 PM
http://www.davidsleds.mysite.com/KIEKHAEFFIER_APRIL_4_2015_PP20133.jpg
FUJIMO
04-03-2020, 08:20 PM
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a5db02b3127ccee97be25d251a00000030O00EYtW7Zs3cuAe3nw4/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00809766705120150523193707339.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
FUJIMO
04-03-2020, 09:22 PM
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a5db09b3127ccee96d4e4d088c00000030O00EYtW7Zs3cuAe3nw4/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00809766705120150529020705039.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
bernie
04-04-2020, 08:55 AM
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a5db09b3127ccee96d4e4d088c00000030O00EYtW7Zs3cuAe3nw4/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00809766705120150529020705039.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
Love the cookie cutters on the skiis - great idea until someone got run over by one -
FUJIMO
04-04-2020, 08:11 PM
...correction: pizza cutters - yes could be dangerous...
Lake X Kid
04-05-2020, 12:33 PM
462318
F1 Mercury factory drivers Bob and Tom wearing there red Mercury sport coats with Merc patch.
462319
FUJIMO
04-05-2020, 04:14 PM
https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachments/classic-offshore/544915d1441400224-roger-hanks-racing-blondie-saccenti.jpg
FUJIMO
04-05-2020, 04:15 PM
https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachments/classic-offshore/251421d1166651292-36-cigarettes-racing-back-days-copy-blacktornado73dauphindor.jpg
FUJIMO
04-05-2020, 04:16 PM
http://albaco.net/tornado/marco_bertini/11_1_aronsign_m.jpg
FUJIMO
04-05-2020, 04:32 PM
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2487/4009920654_8a8e785a17.jpg
JPEROG
04-05-2020, 08:03 PM
http://sno-bol.com/data/uploads/Checker%20Flag.jpg
They are still alive--
I am plan take one of my vintage sleds up there for this event this year. https://www.fdlreporter.com/picture-gallery/news/2020/02/01/vintage-snowmobile-show-kiekhaefer-park/4633535002/
Joe
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 12:56 PM
https://snowgoer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/doc20190426145654_001.jpg
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 12:57 PM
https://snowgoer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/doc20190426145708_001.jpg
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 12:57 PM
https://snowgoer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/doc20190426145617_001.jpg
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 12:58 PM
https://snowgoer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/doc20190426145721_001.jpg
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:01 PM
https://www.mercurymarine.com/static/img/75th/timeline/50-70/1976_V-61750-large.jpg
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:03 PM
https://www.mercurymarine.com/static/img/75th/timeline/50-70/1961a-large.jpg
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:06 PM
...Kiekhaefer Mercury Tachometer Module... http://assets.suredone.com/2479/media-photos/gb450029811-52552a2-kiekhaefer-mercury-tachometer-module-assy.png
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:07 PM
https://www.mercurymarine.com/static/img/75th/timeline/00/2016_2_year_technology_EDP-large.jpg
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:08 PM
https://www.mercurymarine.com/static/img/75th/timeline/00/2017_Hurricane_Harvey-large.jpg
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:10 PM
https://www.mercurymarine.com/static/img/75th/timeline/50-70/1963_62-260-101962-large.jpg
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:12 PM
http://davidsleds2.mysite.com/FEB_16_2018_The_Oshkosh_Northwestern_Fri_Sep_8_1967_PP23893B.jpg
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:18 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1967-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-7.1198/full?d=1220321181
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:18 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1967-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-8.1199/full?d=1220321182
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:19 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1967-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-15.1216/full?d=1220838290
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:20 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1967-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-14.1205/full?d=1220728464
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:20 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1967-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-13.1204/full?d=1220728463
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:20 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1967-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-12.1203/full?d=1220488481
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:21 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1967-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-11.1202/full?d=1220488480
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:21 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1967-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-9.1201/full?d=1220398777
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:21 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1967-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-10.1200/full?d=1220398776
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:22 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1967-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-6.1197/full?d=1220233706
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:22 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1967-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-5.1196/full?d=1220233705
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:22 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1967-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-4.1195/full?d=1220147751
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:23 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1967-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-3.1194/full?d=1220147750
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:23 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1967-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-2.1193/full?d=1219962570
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:24 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1967-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-1.1192/full?d=1219962474
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:26 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/mercury-marine-display-at-2011-tibs.2651/full?d=1302467794
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:34 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1962-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-1.1152/full?d=1218583940
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:35 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1962-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-1.1153/full?d=1223515215
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:35 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1962-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-3.1154/full?d=1218674137
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:35 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1962-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-4.1155/full?d=1218674137
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:36 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1962-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-5.1156/full?d=1218763233
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:37 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1962-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-5-part-b.1157/full?d=1218763234
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:37 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1962-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-6.1169/full?d=1218852728
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:37 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1962-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-7.1170/full?d=1228503144
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:38 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1962-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-8.1171/full?d=1218939945
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 01:38 PM
https://endlessboating.com/forums/media/1962-mercury-outboard-brochure-page-9.1172/full?d=1218939946
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Robby321
04-06-2020, 03:10 PM
Hey Fuji, ever see this type power rams? Horizontal. Had them on my Switzer, 1974 XS. Just trim,no tilt.
462459
largecar91
04-06-2020, 03:27 PM
Mercury race trim. Tom has it on his Schulze he has for sale. Hard to come by now.
Robby321
04-06-2020, 03:56 PM
Mercury race trim. Tom has it on his Schulze he has for sale. Hard to come by now.
Very hard! Mine full up.
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FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 07:47 PM
Hey Fuji, ever see this type power rams? Horizontal. Had them on my Switzer, 1974 XS. Just trim,no tilt.
462459
Yup. Mercury Hi-Perf 1970's...
FUJIMO
04-06-2020, 08:07 PM
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WaterZebra
04-07-2020, 10:40 AM
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What is the story behind the design of Mercury's fuel line connectors? Very robust design and I still use them today.
nitro_rat
04-07-2020, 10:44 AM
What is the story behind the design of Mercury's fuel line connectors? Very robust design and I still use them today.
I toss the connectors but I still run the quicksilver 6 gallon metal cans. I run a different pickup without the float gizmo.
WaterZebra
04-07-2020, 11:10 AM
I will attempt to describe how it all developed from the best of my old memory banks:
Early attempts to adjust trim while under power were made by home made hand pumps, equipment rams or jacks. Down trim was accomplished by bleed screws? The horizontal "side rams" was Mercury Racing's first out of the box product for racing PT. The rams attached to the transom (waterside) and "pinned" to the lower swivel bracket mount where the "Dynafloat" shock absorber would be. I don't know if these were used on BP's? This would be the standard Mercury HP trim system offered for sale until the T2 and T2X came along with a single ram thru transom design. The single ram thru transom design would remain unchanged until Mercury HP redesigned the V6 midsection transom bracket with a "stub " trim ram contained in the water side pocket of the transom bracket eliminating the need for a thru transom ram cutout, ram bracket and splash well. Some racers added 24V sources to their up button circuits for faster trim reaction but I never tried it because I did not want to spend $$$ on burned out pump motors.
FUJIMO
04-07-2020, 05:21 PM
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2us70
04-08-2020, 10:37 AM
Before hydraulic power trim there were sliding seats. Some were manual mechanical operated but the best ones were electric. Most of these used a DR starter motor and either a chain drive or a lead screw just like a garage door opener.
I will attempt to describe how it all developed from the best of my old memory banks:
Early attempts to adjust trim while under power were made by home made hand pumps, equipment rams or jacks. Down trim was accomplished by bleed screws? The horizontal "side rams" was Mercury Racing's first out of the box product for racing PT. The rams attached to the transom (waterside) and "pinned" to the lower swivel bracket mount where the "Dynafloat" shock absorber would be. I don't know if these were used on BP's? This would be the standard Mercury HP trim system offered for sale until the T2 and T2X came along with a single ram thru transom design. The single ram thru transom design would remain unchanged until Mercury HP redesigned the V6 midsection transom bracket with a "stub " trim ram contained in the water side pocket of the transom bracket eliminating the need for a thru transom ram cutout, ram bracket and splash well. Some racers added 24V sources to their up button circuits for faster trim reaction but I never tried it because I did not want to spend $$$ on burned out pump motors.
FUJIMO
04-08-2020, 01:24 PM
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Robby321
04-08-2020, 01:40 PM
I will attempt to describe how it all developed from the best of my old memory banks:
Early attempts to adjust trim while under power were made by home made hand pumps, equipment rams or jacks. Down trim was accomplished by bleed screws? The horizontal "side rams" was Mercury Racing's first out of the box product for racing PT. The rams attached to the transom (waterside) and "pinned" to the lower swivel bracket mount where the "Dynafloat" shock absorber would be. I don't know if these were used on BP's? This would be the standard Mercury HP trim system offered for sale until the T2 and T2X came along with a single ram thru transom design. The single ram thru transom design would remain unchanged until Mercury HP redesigned the V6 midsection transom bracket with a "stub " trim ram contained in the water side pocket of the transom bracket eliminating the need for a thru transom ram cutout, ram bracket and splash well. Some racers added 24V sources to their up button circuits for faster trim reaction but I never tried it because I did not want to spend $$$ on burned out pump motors. Agree on 24 volt as mine was slow, but useable for just missing around the lake. Even then, running a 14x28 2 blade cupped, surfaced prop (trashed two gear cases expansion) it was all on the bow until grabbed, then sit back and wait. Boat was a beast, but zero hole shot! Nice rooster tail though! Got me laid though girls wanting a ride! Fun times in the 70's!
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