Mercury Through The Years...

[PARKER RABE]

over 100 pages.....wow

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37678&d=1361126546

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37675&d=1361126475

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37688&d=1361126772

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37686&d=1361126730

[PARKER RABE]

Aussie Arnold Glass - 36 Cigarette - 1976 - Kiekhaefer AeroMarine Power -http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=39711&d=1378067801
my dad randy rabe bought this boat, had it shipped to seattle , he flew out there to get it and drove it all yhe way to florida, got tons of pics of it , we raced around st pete beach in it fron about 1978 to 1981 iff i remember correctly....fun boat

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37701&d=1361140284

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37702&d=1361140293

[PARKER RABE]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=39354&d=1375567592
randy rabe 202

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37704&d=1361140364

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37703&d=1361140351

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=39192&d=1374829049

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40061&d=1380581848

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40059&d=1380581781

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40060&d=1380581812

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40964&d=1390779083

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=42418&d=1406419815

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=42419&d=1406419830

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=42422&d=1406419873

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=42426&d=1406419966

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=42430&d=1406420029

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=42435&d=1406420149

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=42444&d=1406420341

[PARKER RABE]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=42426&d=1406419966

yep we bought that whole rig the truck the boat and trailer, drove it from seattle to florida i was about 8 years old, we sold the truck to a friend down the street that still has it , its white now......l o l. so cool

[FUJIMO]

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachments/opa-jersey-boyz/253720d1168056759-offshore-back-dayz-beep.jpg

[PARKER RABE]

this has got to be the best thread that has ever hit this site

[FUJIMO]

this has got to be the best thread that has ever hit this site
I agree Parker... ;)

[FUJIMO]

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachments/classic-offshore/265300d1173632710-when-cougar-cats-were-made-wood-toleman80.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachments/classic-offshore/374712d1233328754-miami-vice-great-mc-carthy-renegade-cig-horba-book0034-small-.jpg

[slowaction420]

I agree Parker... ;)
Me to keep it going :iagree:

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8616&d=1148583413

[FUJIMO]

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachments/classic-offshore/267651d1174608890-big-knot-cobra-coyote-msv-beep-beep-beep-beep-_1976_.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachments/classic-offshore/267820d1174692404-big-knot-cobra-coyote-msv-beep-beep-beep-beep-2.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachments/classic-offshore/473365d1334973456-visconci-1973-cigarette-msv-latortuga38msv.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/attachments/all-things-boats-and-boating/68358d1331578301-offshore-powerboat-racing-msv.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachments/classic-offshore/267726d1174655949-big-knot-cobra-coyote-msv-beep-beep-offshore-history0001a.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachments/general-boating-discussion/99586d1097027427-more-detailed-coyote-history-38cobra1.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.bluebird-electric.net/bluebird_images/agfa-bluebird-II-1987-offshore-racing-powerboat-gina-campbell.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.bananaboatco.com/ph-brac028.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachments/apache/461983d1323033904-apache-pics-predator_001.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachments/classic-offshore/528681d1409664880-cowes-classic-offshore-powerboat-race-2014-gtmm-cowes-14.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Power By Mercury Racing...http://www.powerboatlistings.com/powerimg/m/26315/main.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Power By MerCruiser...http://darrensoffshorephotos.homestead.com/files/jesse2.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://seriousoffshore.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=79831&d=1427669120

[FUJIMO]

http://seriousoffshore.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=79833&d=1427669240

[FUJIMO]

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachments/apache/461982d1323033904-apache-pics-little-caesars-pizza-trailer.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.classicoffshore.com/images/campbell%20cats/Vladivar__1989__2.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.steyr-motors.com/uploads/pics/Gilley_4st_cowes2011.JPG

[FUJIMO]

http://ginacampbellqso.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/guernsey1-1024x697.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.classicoffshore.com/images/campbell%20cats/Poco%20Homes%20_1984_.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.classicoffshore.com/images/campbell%20cats/Sgl_Jet__1989_.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.classicoffshore.com/images/campbell%20cats/Just_Add_Water__1990_.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.classicoffshore.com/images/campbell%20cats/Turning_point.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.classicoffshore.com/images/campbell%20cats/Superflicks%20_1988_.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://ginacampbellqso.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Ginas-rough-start.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.classicoffshore.com/images/campbell%20cats/ciao!.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm315/MN392/scan0013.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://speedonthewater.com/images/2016_Images/PatriotVapor-3.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.clearwatersuperboat.com/18_rockstar_copy_b.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://fastboats.com/wp-content/gallery/sailor-jerry-race-team/Clearwater-33-3.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://superboat.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/COX_09KW2479.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGWPvy5UkAEdpHw.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m126/pete454/Classic%20Offshore/Benihana%20cat%201800_zpssu3snyh9.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://darrensoffshorephotos.homestead.com/files/metal.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://darrensoffshorephotos.homestead.com/files/oc_md_95.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://darrensoffshorephotos.homestead.com/files/tellium.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.vectorpowerboats.com/images/home/flight1-1280x720.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://worldsportsboats.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/14cc8579.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://superboat.com/wp-content/gallery/2011cwb_3/img_1157.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://teaguecustommarine.com/teagueblog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image063.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://sterlingperformance.org/engines/wp-content/gallery/sterling3/warpaint.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://fastboats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/FastBoatsRacing.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i0.wp.com/circuitprodigital.com/wp-content/uploads/Spirit-of-Qatar-96-flies-across-the-water.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://sterlingperformance.org/engines/wp-content/gallery/sterling3/cms2.jpg

[Dave Strong]

336311

Magazine I subscribe to had this in the latest issue, thought all would enjoy. :D;)

Dave :)

[lilabner]

I may be the last to figure this out, but if you don't log in, you don't have to click on any pictures, you can see them..

[moparbarn]

I'm logged in, & don't have to click on any pics......or are you talking about the occasional one that just appears as a small box with no photo, that you can't click on?

[moparbarn]

OK, just logged out, the few pics that won't show still won't show or open. All the rest show up just like when I'm logged in, no clicking.

[lilabner]

I'm logged in, & don't have to click on any pics......or are you talking about the occasional one that just appears as a small box with no photo, that you can't click on?

When I'm logged in I have to click on the JPG title to see the picture, then X out of it. Not logged in I see everything. The little boxes are hosted by another site that you have to be logged in too to see. Maybe I'm not paid up.. Will have to check..

[moparbarn]

When I'm logged in I have to click on the JPG title to see the picture, then X out of it. Not logged in I see everything. The little boxes are hosted by another site that you have to be logged in too to see. Maybe I'm not paid up.. Will have to check..

Send me the money, I'll fix it for ya :rolleyes:

[FUJIMO]

http://www.segnatempo.it/foto/Paul%20Picot-2882O.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i40.tinypic.com/2h6hvd0.jpg

[Dave Strong]

FUGIMO, you see the magazine article I posted at the top of this page?

Dave

[FUJIMO]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/05/f3/4d/05f34d0f43086ce226359e35b6ddc702.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.simmonsmarine.com/images/race%20boat%20017.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://tntcustommarine.com/wp-content/gallery/race-boats/dra10_optcl-copy.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://stihloffshoreracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/stihl2.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/attachments/boat-building/49218d1288624549-converting-race-boat-into-pleasure-boat-hooters-p-1-1.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/attachments/general-yachting-discussion/1974-lets-see-your-boat-yacht-tell-us-about-you-wild-child-maimi-1-.jpg?d=1085178965

[FUJIMO]

http://www.offshoreracing.ie/upload/3jump11.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://www.luvmyboat.com/file/pic/gallery/9592.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://www.luvmyboat.com/file/pic/gallery/14353.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://jeffcity.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/croppedphotos/2013/05/20/LT_FP_DOMINANTop_propstopboatAH_sub_t670.jpg?b3f6a5d7692ccc373d56e40cf708e3fa67d9af9d

[FUJIMO]

https://www.luvmyboat.com/file/pic/gallery/14352.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://earthnc.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1630.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://anniedakar.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/karnag_offshoreboat.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.powerboatnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_41861.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.luvmyboat.com/file/pic/gallery/1696.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.tonidetommaso.it/style/bg.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-m-JmDl9gRo/maxresdefault.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.cinzano558.co.uk/assets/images/Torquay%20Powerboat%20racing%2029th%20May%202011%20257.JPG

[FUJIMO]

http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000ltqQJmHN880/fit=1000x750/Off-Shore-Power-Boats-Napier-0695.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.naumacosdesign.it/gommone-corsa-2.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://www.luvmyboat.com/file/pic/gallery/9904.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://www.luvmyboat.com/file/pic/gallery/16398.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m126/pete454/60aa7ff0-1199-40da-8902-6ba53e9117de_zps813dc320.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.thehulltruth.com/attachments/boating-forum/181027d1309790715-sarasota-offshore-boat-race-pics-7.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.allatsea.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_0648-e1448251074854.jpg

[FUJIMO]

FUGIMO, you see the magazine article I posted at the top of this page?

Dave
Yes. Some of those latest Hemmings Motor News articles photo's I posted earlier on, in this thread.

[lilabner]

Send me the money, I'll fix it for ya :rolleyes:

let's barter....:D

[lilabner]

never mind, I fixed it..just checked the box..after13 years..duh..:eek:

[Dave Strong]

Yes. Some of those latest Hemmings Motor News articles photo's I posted earlier on, in this thread.

Thought the whole article was cool so I posted it. Hope Hemmings does not come after me. ;)

Dave :)

[olboatman]

Thought the whole article was cool so I posted it. Hope Hemmings does not come after me. ;)

Dave :)
Dave I also perform legal services pertaining to the copyright law of 1976!!!:p:D lol Gary

[moparbarn]

never mind, I fixed it..just checked the box..after13 years..duh..:eek:

Dammit, there goes my paycheck :p

[PARKER RABE]

lets see more tunnel boat stuff.

[FUJIMO]

http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p161_1_13.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/Steve-Kerton,-Bill-Ormiston-and-Jim-Peverelle.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.mercuryracing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Billy-Twistercraft.jpg

[FUJIMO]

London 1988 http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p161_1_09.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Mark Wilson in the background...Munich 1987...http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p161_1_07.jpg

[FUJIMO]

1985 Copenhagen winner...http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p161_1_08.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Hanover Grand Prix - Jonathan Jones http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p161_1_06.jpg

[FUJIMO]

German Grand Prix http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p161_1_05.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p161_1_02.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Jonathan Jones & Michael Werner - Bristol Grand Prix - 1985 http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p161_1_03.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Cees Van Der Velden - http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p170_1_00.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Bristol 1973 http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p170_1_03.jpg

[PARKER RABE]

jezus! killer pics!

[FUJIMO]

Aurozo Italy - The distinquished Jackie Wilson http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p168_1_06.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Jackie at his last race, when he took the ON Class in Paris, with his son Mark -http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p168_1_05.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Michael Werner 1985 Bristol http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p171_1_03.jpg

[FUJIMO]

London Victoria Docks 1983 http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p171_1_08.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Hanover Grand Prix Michael Werner http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p171_1_10.jpg

[FUJIMO]

1982 FONDA - M. Werner...http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p171_1_02.jpg

[FUJIMO]

...Tom Percival...http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p163_1_01.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p163_1_12.jpg...Tom Percival & Renato Molinari - Bristol 1973...

[FUJIMO]

Percival & Lee Sutter - Owensboro - 1979 - http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p163_1_13.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p159_1_13.jpg Milan - Off the start - 1990 -

[FUJIMO]

F1 Powerboat World Championship http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/ff/F1_ChampBoat_Minneapolis_2006.jpg/1280px-F1_ChampBoat_Minneapolis_2006.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://planetpowerboat.com/index_526_2615424808.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.mercuryracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/24hRouen2015_002-1038x576.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://gpmalaysia.com/v1/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-F1H2O-World-Championship-Grand-Prix-of-France-Al-Rubayan-W800.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.sports247.my/v1/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/UIM-F1-H2O-World-Championship-series.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Don & one of his girls...http://i44.tinypic.com/6dwqwn.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Mike & Billy Seebold http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/oct-86003.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p102_1_04.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/last-boat-burgess-ever-built.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/FUzrEIJRJxc/maxresdefault.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Steve Kerton http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p082_1_01.jpg

[FUJIMO]

...John Nicholson...http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/sep-86035.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.mercuryracing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/F150.1st.Lynn-Simburger.431.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://savannahnow.com/sites/default/files/editorial/images/savannah/mdControlled/cms/2007/10/17/209419219.jpg

[GENE LANHAM]

http://i66.tinypic.com/dwwh0k.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i66.tinypic.com/dwwh0k.jpg
Let me guess? Christmas Card photo, taken in his front yard?...

[FUJIMO]

http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p167_1_11.jpg Bob Spalding

[FUJIMO]

Twister Craft http://i39.tinypic.com/2nq102.jpg

[GENE LANHAM]

http://i65.tinypic.com/2mdncwy.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m126/pete454/X-cat%20Dubai%202010/X-cat1.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m126/pete454/X-cat%20Dubai%202010/X-cat2.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m126/pete454/X-cat%20Dubai%202010/X-cat3.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i37.tinypic.com/dbnkaw.jpg

[GENE LANHAM]

http://i67.tinypic.com/2zegmps.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=332115&d=1448213820

[FUJIMO]

http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/seebold-article-1.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/2nd-from-last-boat-Burgess-ever-built.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://nordskogpublishing.com/images/bob_nordskog/Bob-Nordskog-Boat.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm315/MN392/ModVP1.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://darrensoffshorephotos.homestead.com/files/loveit.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i48.tinypic.com/24fwv82.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/attachments/projects-proposals/4943d1136396786-open-source-f1-sst45-tunnel-hull-design-cappellini_back.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.royalhobartregatta.com/Regatta%20Images/Tunnel-Hull.jpg

[GENE LANHAM]

http://i67.tinypic.com/2n6riom.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7393/8729701776_81e11ba9cb_b.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i67.tinypic.com/2n6riom.jpg
...Short stroke big-block Kiekhaefer Aeromarine Champion Maker...

[FUJIMO]

http://erikstark.joelbytes.se/img/gallery/6/fullsize_120617_rundbana-6.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://www.apba.org/sites/all/files/images/classes/SST200.JPG

[FUJIMO]

http://aeromarineresearch.com/download/TBPNews/vee_deadrise-07.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/21/Formel1_Powerboat_Turnbuoy.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://abudhabievents.ae/Media/Images/Events/power-main.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.paullakatos.com/images/sport_slide/sport11.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bd/Formel1_Powerboat_Start.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.powertechmarine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.automobilsport.com/uploads/_neustart5/december-14-2014/Khalid%20Abdullah%20Al-Kuwari%20claimed%20a%20first%20ever%20F-4S%20Trophy%20race%20win%20for%20the%20Qatar%20Team.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.dillon-racing.com/customerboats/Wachholtz/images/MWelchPugh.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.foxsmarina.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/TRF2.5sml.jpg

[moparbarn]

http://i67.tinypic.com/2zegmps.jpg
Start of a Gold Coast, Pelican Harbor dock looking east Gene?

[FUJIMO]

http://www.f1h2o.com/img/layout/home-overview-2.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.f1h2o.com/img/layout/home-overview-4.jpg

[GENE LANHAM]

Start of a Gold Coast, Pelican Harbor dock looking east Gene?

Pelican Harbor dock looking east---1964 Six Hour--

---and Leonard in the twin Glastron--

[moparbarn]

Or as I used to call it, the Between The Bridges race. Good times, used to go out to the spoil island off the end of the Biscayne Canal (104 st.- 105 st.) & watch 'em. That, & the start of many GCM's. First island with trees south of 125 st. bridge, west side of channel. Grew up on that canal, along with Brooke & Ronnie Russell, Ricky Lindheimer, Alan Revell, & Dr. Burns & his daughters - Robin & Cindy. They were my next door neighbors, ran a long deck 223 Formula #23 (pre T-Bird) with a pair of Holman Moody small blocks in a few offshore races. I think they were one of the few boats that finished the incredibly rough Bahamas 500 that the Miss Maritime turbine boat won. If you ever saw Robin & Cindy, you would remember them - esp.Robin :D

[GENE LANHAM]

...Short stroke big-block Kiekhaefer Aeromarine Champion Maker...

Short stroke KAM engines used the Carillo rods---these are the rods Wayne used in the first 482" Race Engines--(67--68)

[bernie]

We (Mercury) bought those forgings, I forget from who, and then we machined them at Merc Plant 4. 100% magnafluxed before they left the buiding.http://i67.tinypic.com/2n6riom.jpg[/QUOTE]

[FUJIMO]

Short stroke KAM engines used the Carillo rods---these are the rods Wayne used in the first 482" Race Engines--(67--68)
...and who made the forged Kiekhaefer labeled rods? Not Kiekhaefer.

[moparbarn]

Should have looked before I posted, Dr. Burns did not finish that race.

[GENE LANHAM]

Should have looked before I posted, Dr. Burns did not finish that race.

Not many of us did---only Jim Wynne and Jerry Langer--



'From the Archives: Only 2 boats finished the Sam Griffith Memorial Race in 1966. 1st place: the ST6-powered Maritime

[GENE LANHAM]

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

[bernie]

...and who made the forged Kiekhaefer labeled rods? Not Kiekhaefer.

I think Walker Forge out of Racine - they made OB steering arms for Mercury also. Connecting rods came out of Rock Falls IL, and Modern Drop Forge out of Blue Island IL. As Chief Inspector I made many trips to those vendors on quality issues - the Rock Falls people were bad - good price, which is what purchasing was always looking for, but scrap rates were horrid. Put the 622 and 624 rods over to Modern and our scrap rate went to just about zero. They were an excellent vendor, as was Walker. Quick side note - we sanded the I beams to remove the forging die lines -sanded after machining - they were sanded the length of the I Beam, not quite polished. One night some guy sanded a whole batch across the I Beam - stress risers everywhere! Ended up throwing a huge amount away as to resand them made the I Beam too thin. Paid dearly to get the vendor to get us new forgings so we could start over. Our plant manager Bill Page was furious - and of course inspection got blamed for it - I got blamed for a lot of stuff I really didn't have control over - hell, that job even had a visual reference posted how to sand them, but the operator thought he could do better and beat the job rate which I am sure he did - most of those jobs were known as "creamers" anyway, easy job rate so we could get a good part.

[velox]

Start of a Gold Coast, Pelican Harbor dock looking east Gene?

That is during the 6 Hour Grand National OPC race at Pelican Harbour.
How do I know?
Because it me in George Griley's Glastron, my buddy Keith Jobson that helped in our pit crew and Carl K looking on while we fueled and were leaving the pits. I think my girlfriend (now wife Bonny) took this photo.

[velox]

Pelican Harbor dock looking east---1964 Six Hour--

---and Leonard in the twin Glastron--

Man, you are good!
The young guy was Kieth Jobson a good friend of mine from Coral Gables. I talked to him a couple of years ago.
Carl was looking on and was pissed at me for running Michigan props. He told us we were running his engines too hard and we would blow them up and make Mercury look bad. We ran the 6 hour and a week later the 9 hour and never had to touch a motor other thn tighten one screw in a distributor cap.

[GENE LANHAM]

That is during the 6 Hour Grand National OPC race at Pelican Harbour.
How do I know?
Because it me in George Griley's Glastron, my buddy Keith Jobson that helped in our pit crew and Carl K looking on while we fueled and were leaving the pits. I think my girlfriend (now wife Bonny) took this photo.


Hi Leonard--

Pelican Harbor dock looking east---1964 Six Hour--

---and Leonard in the twin Glastron--

[Dave Strong]

This tread is the best ever, so much info and so many old co workers telling us so much cool stuff. Love all the motor and development info, racing pics etc. One thing that has seemed to be left out was the other stuff developed to make these boats run the way they do.
Rideguide steering, 101 grease, Powertune, fuel stabilizer, etc, etc. ;):D
Thank you guys for all you have done and all those that have helped. :)

Dave :cheers:

[Dave Strong]

Oh ya forgot HP gear lube. ;)

Dave :)

[2us70]

Pelican Harbor 63 or 64 maybe?
http://i67.tinypic.com/2zegmps.jpg

[pointer]

Thank You!

pointer

[lilabner]

Is Leonard wearing a helmet or did he just paint his head orange?

[2us70]

I was probably around there somewhere. I was a senior in high school that year and just getting interested in boat racing. I ran my first race a few months later at The Sandy Shoes race. I always loved running that course.
Pelican Harbor dock looking east---1964 Six Hour--

---and Leonard in the twin Glastron--

[FUJIMO]

Is Leonard wearing a helmet or did he just paint his head orange?
...Yes...

[GENE LANHAM]

I was probably around there somewhere. I was a senior in high school that year and just getting interested in boat racing. I ran my first race a few months later at The Sandy Shoes race. I always loved running that course.

Hey Jim---The Six Hour Grand National that was part of the Orange Bowl Regatta was run in three separate locations:

Miami Outboard Club--12/28/62

Marine Stadium---12/30/63

PHYC ---- 12/27/64

---and Leonard is wearing an orange shower cap---:)

[2us70]

I stand corrected. I was not around there. I was in the Army on that date.

[PARKER RABE]

whats the deal ? are the pics over , been checking every 3 hours for new stuff?

[velox]

I was probably around there somewhere. I was a senior in high school that year and just getting interested in boat racing. I ran my first race a few months later at The Sandy Shoes race. I always loved running that course.

The Sandy Shoes was one of my favorite races as it was just like the Gold Coast Marathon, except it was all outboards.
I think I won first overall in the Sandy Shoes when you first ran it. Richie Baiz helped me build up a boat given to me by Bill Critchfield.
I was running Dade Marine by then and we were dealers for the Sabre boats he was building, We did a 1/8 inch plywood deck covered by a brand new material called Kevlar. George Griley supplied the Mercs with SSM. I drove the first day and won that leg. George ran the second day, got lost and came in second, but our time overall was good enough for first.

[olboatman]

whats the deal ? are the pics over , been checking every 3 hours for new stuff?

WOW Parker ya sound like my x wives!!!:p Just kidden as I couldn't resist and BTW I check at least twice daily. :thumbsup: Gary

[2us70]

My first boat race was in the spring of 1964 at the Sandy Shoes. That was the only time I ever ran that race. I drove Brooke Russell's car and trailer up there a year or two later but never got the chance to run it again. One of the times I was there the race was between Mike Gordon and Red Wahl in his hydro. That might have been the last time it was run and the only time I ever heard of inboards being included. Red started the south run way over on the east side of Indian River in the shallow water. When he got to the first bridge he said he was converging with Mike who had run down the channel. Red said he decided to give way since after seeing the glasses Mike was wearing he wasn't sure Mike would see him coming. Don't remember who won that one.
The Sandy Shoes was one of my favorite races as it was just like the Gold Coast Marathon, except it was all outboards.
I think I won first overall in the Sandy Shoes when you first ran it. Richie Baiz helped me build up a boat given to me by Bill Critchfield.
I was running Dade Marine by then and we were dealers for the Sabre boats he was building, We did a 1/8 inch plywood deck covered by a brand new material called Kevlar. George Griley supplied the Mercs with SSM. I drove the first day and won that leg. George ran the second day, got lost and came in second, but our time overall was good enough for first.

[FUJIMO]

https://mercurymarine-gsdesign1.netdna-ssl.com/static/img/favicons/facebook-share.jpg

[FUJIMO]

https://mercurymarine-gsdesign1.netdna-ssl.com/media/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/39/fe/39fe89f8-46bc-46e6-9d96-c5cf22aa601e/fourstroke-marine-engine-oil.png__475x600_q85_autocrop_replace_alpha-%23fff_size_canvas_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://images.flwfishing.com/images/00/01/84/000184359_original_650x650.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://vehicles4water.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/TRACKER-Panfish-16-in-2015-wallpaper.jpg

[SlingShot]

is that pic correct?

[lilabner]

wrong engine..

[FUJIMO]

Testing...testing...congradulations! You passed the test! You guys really do know your Merc Product. That was a photo of a newer Chevy LS9 engine. :thumbsup:

[FUJIMO]

http://www.powerandmotoryacht.com/sites/default/files/pictures/1504/mercury_600w.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/NJL_7S3CQCs/maxresdefault.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.boatmaginternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mercury-300hp-verado_pensavo-che-938x535-938x535.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff488/Noli1012/Merc_racing/outboards/Mercprototype.jpg

[FUJIMO]

...Mercury Racing 1350 Quad Cam after 75 minute break-in & 30 minute Dyno Performance Verification...http://www.mercuryracing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Dyno-Mesa-SFQ1.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Randy Mathers applying decals just before crating & shipping...http://cmsimg.fdlreporter.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=U0&Date=20140228&Category=FON0101&ArtNo=302280136&Ref=AR&MaxW=640&Border=0&UPDATED-Mercury-Marine-Alliance-Laundry-Masters-Gallery-win-Manufacturer-Year-awards

[FUJIMO]

Ready for crating...http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/1617756645cd53588f08f733dd136e8327d7b7ac/c=245-0-4012-2832&r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/2014/12/15/WIGroup/FondduLac/635542620488820938-AAPBrd-11-02-2014-Reporter-1-A005-2014-11-01-IMG-FON-011414-mercury-m-1-1-J38UCRHS-L508231318-IMG-FON-011414-mercury-m-1-1-J38UCRHS.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://uk.boats.com/boat-content/files/2-Mercurty-150.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.floridasportsman.com/files/2011/10/IMG_3930.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://pp-boats.com/files/135344406868202.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://features.boats.com/boat-content/files/2014/05/Merc_Gallon_trio.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/prodimages/9763-DEFAULT-l.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://media.marine-products.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x650/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/m/e/mercury_marine_mercruiser_25w-40_engine_oil_gallon_92-858049k01.png

[FUJIMO]

Mercury FourStroke 115 engine designed by BMW Group DesignWorksUSA side view...https://mediapool.bmwgroup.com/cache/P9/201406/P90153017/P90153017-mercury-marine-fourstroke-115hp-engine-designed-by-bmw-group-designworksusa-side-view-06-2014-600px.jpghttps://mediapool.bmwgroup.com/cache/P9/201406/P90153017/P90153017-mercury-marine-fourstroke-115hp-engine-designed-by-bmw-group-designworksusa-side-view-06-2014-600px.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Introducing the New Mercury 75-115 Fourstroke range...http://unthink.mercurymarine.com.au/wp-content/themes/merc2/images/img_motors-all.png

[FUJIMO]

New Mercury 6.2 Litre V-8 Inboard...http://features.boats.com/boat-content/files/2015/08/Mercruiser-61.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://features.boats.com/boat-content/files/2015/08/Mercruiser-6.jpg

[FUJIMO]

How a Mercury outboard starts life...Raw Materials...Engine blocks start life at Mercury Castings. A business unit of Mercury Marine that produces castings for the parent product line of marine engines & components which began 70 years ago... This recycled aluminum from the machining process, is sent to Mercury Castings to be remelted. The resulting molten metal is cast into engine blocks & other components...http://www.sportfishingmag.com/sites/sportfishingmag.com/files/styles/medium_1x_/public/images/2016/01/image-1-shavings.jpg?itok=GQkdREjF

[jackiewilson]

WOWEEFECKINWOW -----looks like an ILMOR-----now, if you can get it reliable, !!!!

[oldschoolltv]

How a Mercury outboard starts life...http://www.sportfishingmag.com/sites/sportfishingmag.com/files/styles/medium_1x_/public/images/2016/01/image-1-shavings.jpg?itok=GQkdREjF
And how it ends sometimes, I had to do it, sorry love the thread.

[FUJIMO]

...In the Mercury Castings Facility, large bins containing tin, copper, zinc & aluminum are mixed. These materials are the components used to create MercAlloy...http://www.sportfishingmag.com/sites/sportfishingmag.com/files/styles/medium_1x_/public/images/2016/01/image-2-metal-scrap.jpg?itok=HRoSGn5t

[FUJIMO]

Melting Furnace...The raw materials & scrap metal are heated to prepare them for the holding furnaces...http://www.sportfishingmag.com/sites/sportfishingmag.com/files/styles/medium_1x_/public/images/2016/01/image-3-melt-down.jpg?itok=EkfM0Kr5

[FUJIMO]

...Lost Foam Control Station...Most engine blocks Mercury produces start out as a foam template, stamped with a unique engine serial number, that stays with the engine the rest of its life. The ceramic coated foam pattern is placed in a crucible, that is filled with sand and then compacted...http://www.sportfishingmag.com/sites/sportfishingmag.com/files/styles/medium_1x_/public/images/2016/01/image-5-lost-foam-control-station.jpg?itok=FvPpZLMf

[FUJIMO]

...Lost Foam Pour...Using "Lost Foam Casting" to produce intricate single piece engine parts isn't new. But Mercury Marine put a new spin on improving the manufacturing technology to optimize its outboard technology & quality. In this process, molten metal is poured from a holding furnace through a Sprue. The molten metal melts the foam & assumes its shape, replacing it with the Mercury proprietary aluminum alloy...http://www.sportfishingmag.com/sites/sportfishingmag.com/files/styles/medium_1x_/public/images/2016/01/image-4-pour.jpg?itok=yHjbrwvK

[FUJIMO]

...Engine Block Machining...This Mazak Machining Cell machines Verado in-line 4 cylinder & in-line 6 cylinder blocks along with their bedplates. The blocks are machined in stages - Premachining...Qualifying Machining...and Assembly Machining. These different stages require the block to be unloaded and loaded onto different fixtures, to allow certain features to be machined.http://www.sportfishingmag.com/sites/sportfishingmag.com/files/styles/medium_1x_/public/images/2016/01/image-7-engine-block-mazak.jpg?itok=Q7MMGETN

[FUJIMO]

...Machining...Robots aid certain machining steps for processing and transportation of parts from one operation to another. This robot moves the blocks from a line-bore machine to a washer...http://www.sportfishingmag.com/sites/sportfishingmag.com/files/styles/medium_1x_/public/images/2016/01/image-8-robot-machining.jpg?itok=p9eJ76uQ

[FUJIMO]

...EDP Paint Line...The powerhead components for Mercury Outboards and MerCruiser engines travel along a conveyer through Electodeposition Paint booths(EDP). This is an important step in Mercury's corrosion protection process. The powderpaint topcoat is harder, thicker and tougher, than conventional paint. In the final step, the components are cured in an infrared oven...http://www.sportfishingmag.com/sites/sportfishingmag.com/files/styles/medium_1x_/public/images/2016/01/image-9-paint-line.jpg?itok=POi0ijAP

[FUJIMO]

...Assembly...Robots assist in the assembly of Mercury Outboards in the 75 through 115 horsepower range. At this station, the robot torques the bedplate to the engine block, which holds the crankshaft, connecting rods, and pistons in place...http://www.sportfishingmag.com/sites/sportfishingmag.com/files/styles/medium_1x_/public/images/2016/01/image-6-machining.jpg?itok=qQZUnyJR

[FUJIMO]

...Assembly...Eventually engine blocks are married to other engine components on the assembly line. The engine block travels from one station to another while assemblers attach the correct components at the correct time. Accuracy and quality are key in this process...http://www.sportfishingmag.com/sites/sportfishingmag.com/files/styles/medium_1x_/public/images/2016/01/image-11-assembly.jpg?itok=ZlXxqpPW

[FUJIMO]

...Testing...Once engines are assembled, they are rigorously tested in a series of quality checks before being boxed & ready for delivery...http://www.sportfishingmag.com/sites/sportfishingmag.com/files/styles/medium_1x_/public/images/2016/01/image-10-testing.jpg?itok=F9ankdF_