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FUJIMO
02-21-2022, 07:13 PM
https://www.yachtandboat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/optimax-mercury-racing-4.jpg
FUJIMO
02-21-2022, 07:14 PM
https://www.f1h2o.com/img/image.php?imgname=img/news/130727timed_kievUBE003.jpg&size=news
FUJIMO
02-21-2022, 08:14 PM
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FUJIMO
02-21-2022, 08:16 PM
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Lake X Kid
02-21-2022, 10:10 PM
Dick O'Dea another project was building a midget race car with a 2 liter Mercury outboard engine. After 2 races we were advised that all 2 stroke engines would be illegal. The 2 East Coast midget racing clubs seemed to feel the potential of this engine would create unfair competition.
http://www.dickodea.com/images/DickOdea1.jpg
http://www.dickodea.com/images/DickOdea3.jpg
[QUOTE=Lake X Kid;3331858]Dick O'Dea another project was building a midget race car with a 2 liter Mercury outboard engine. After 2 races we were advised that all 2 stroke engines would be illegal. The 2 East Coast midget racing clubs seemed to feel the potential of this engine would create unfair competition.
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http://www.dickodea.com/images/DickOdea1.jpg
Interesting ! Thanks for sharing
FUJIMO
02-21-2022, 10:40 PM
...super stocks in key west...https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/263686409_2998940270434837_841757680127352374_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=973b4a&_nc_ohc=j0ttEl4cz3IAX9udbiA&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT-Qbxeq7bCPQxiIfZoeQzy6b9p9Mj-fla5MnwYIt_4a7A&oe=621A37BD
bernie
02-22-2022, 10:57 AM
Nice looking vehicle!
Dick O'Dea another project was building a midget race car with a 2 liter Mercury outboard engine. After 2 races we were advised that all 2 stroke engines would be illegal. The 2 East Coast midget racing clubs seemed to feel the potential of this engine would create unfair competition.
Dick's midget with V6
501458
http://www.dickodea.com/images/DickOdea1.jpg
Nice looking vehicle!http://www.dickodea.com/images/DickOdea3.jpg
GENE LANHAM
02-22-2022, 07:05 PM
2 stroke outboards have been used in Midget Race Cars since the 1930's---
FUJIMO
02-22-2022, 08:16 PM
https://panorama4piano.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Vila-Velha-de-Rodao2020-1-768x467.jpg
FUJIMO
02-22-2022, 08:17 PM
https://cdnmedia.endeavorsuite.com/images/ThumbGenerator/Thumb.aspx?img=http:%2f%2fcdnmedia.endeavorsuite.com%2fimages%2fcatalogs%2f21452%2fproducts%2fdetail %2f1413834f-7676-4000-a5bf-9e975738c11f.jpg&mw=1000&mh=533&f=1
FUJIMO
02-22-2022, 08:18 PM
https://live.staticflickr.com/7343/14150755282_010927b9fe_b.jpg
Greg G
02-22-2022, 08:18 PM
It was before my time but can anyone provide some background on Dick O'Dea? On one of the boats I had when we went through it we pulled out some paperwork from Dick O'Dea and I never kept it or understood it. Clearly some one of substance it looks like.
FUJIMO
02-22-2022, 08:19 PM
https://cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-ade43e854f535ff4d1d878285fcef41b.jpg
FUJIMO
02-22-2022, 08:23 PM
https://i2.wp.com/www.powerboatracingworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/tmk.jpg?fit=1000%2C563&ssl=1
FUJIMO
02-22-2022, 08:25 PM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.73e96463c8d6a900573e460a147a4d52?rik=NwikZR7RkXbn1w&riu=http%3a%2f%2fwww.precisionmarine.com.au%2f_r10%2fthumb%2fsystem%2fattrib%2fimage%2fjason1-4-579x298.jpg&ehk=KdX%2by0AmsFIw%2f6bY29kbLs2YRebBdIPfN53xRMSqb7s%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw&r=0
FUJIMO
02-22-2022, 08:26 PM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.c97e44054de913085e476e7257476373?rik=ezWOy7fTh3NkOA&riu=http%3a%2f%2fwww.stromoyracing.com%2fPlenumFile%2f39%3fwidth%3d684&ehk=z%2fGl0GqrWIARYI5RauYRuVkDXKrjxAQi99FB5XMBbSc%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw&r=0
FUJIMO
02-22-2022, 10:30 PM
http://www.marineengine.com/parts/images/mercury/8495051.jpg
peterse90
02-22-2022, 10:58 PM
It was before my time but can anyone provide some background on Dick O'Dea? On one of the boats I had when we went through it we pulled out some paperwork from Dick O'Dea and I never kept it or understood it. Clearly some one of substance it looks like.
If you could contact John Sherlock I am sure he could tell you plenty about Dick O'Dea.
Mugs914
02-22-2022, 11:14 PM
He's got a website...
Dick O'Dea.com Outboard Boat Racing (dickodea.com) (http://www.dickodea.com/)
A lot of cool stuff there.
WaterZebra
02-23-2022, 09:08 AM
If you could contact John Sherlock I am sure he could tell you plenty about Dick O'Dea.
Some comments about 6 carb set ups..........
Did Mercury actually experiment with these or did they move on to fuel injection directly?
The O"Dea 6 carb set up looks intricate (hogged out of aluminum billet or sand cast?)
The Land & Sea 6 carb set up looks more primitive (but functional) machined from a big lump of sand cast aluminum.
FUJIMO
02-23-2022, 10:31 AM
...no. efi had more potential at the time. 6 carb was mostly privateer creation & experimentation...
John Schubert
02-23-2022, 10:50 AM
Some comments about 6 carb set ups..........
Did Mercury actually experiment with these or did they move on to fuel injection directly?
The O"Dea 6 carb set up looks intricate (hogged out of aluminum billet or sand cast?)
The Land & Sea 6 carb set up looks more primitive (but functional) machined from a big lump of sand cast aluminum.
Dick is still around & will discuss stuff with you.
FUJIMO
02-23-2022, 11:06 AM
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FUJIMO
02-23-2022, 11:09 AM
...mercury racing 520 sterndrive...https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/274013681_5010155362370703_7052217075904338469_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=knZqZLzbauUAX8WTHMA&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AT9gbQpesumNbCdNDJfGlAQKXpp4uS7OUvaB4ICAsi8UbQ&oe=621BE6D2
FUJIMO
02-23-2022, 11:44 AM
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FUJIMO
02-23-2022, 11:45 AM
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Lake X Kid
02-23-2022, 01:32 PM
The namesake Mona Lou (wife of Odell Lewis) has just passed away per their daughter Terri Head.
Odell a former Mercury Lake X resident and factory driver.
https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/274545198_4604110333033072_6505339959764754302_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=5cd70e&_nc_ohc=gW3WPF8AyDkAX-2skZ_&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AT8sYfOFOWfdq7wshNXe3vckVn08dgummp0rhsvnPTxFug&oe=621AC44F
FUJIMO
02-23-2022, 03:44 PM
...they were a great team. r.i.p. mona...
FUJIMO
02-23-2022, 04:49 PM
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/274643742_10159593672604337_548312879545273709_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=juFT6KELzZoAX_WCb0C&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AT-ydQnURpVFNxEvDsoBMZXhtnRFw4Ji8oG7uf7-sN-jHw&oe=621B35F2
FUJIMO
02-23-2022, 07:24 PM
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/271995576_4892641670788740_3289857702834306145_n.png?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=gL1oQiogITgAX89y8mb&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AT_vOHNMJEkL089mEQJEN1_VYDUlyIOTo0udSnDaqdG3Mg&oe=621B40E0...johnny bauer, lead engine calibration technician at mercury racing, personal boat, a fully restored 1987 23 eliminator daytona...
FUJIMO
02-23-2022, 08:21 PM
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/273720566_10159570104314337_5059572041879285393_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=E9xqod4s698AX8V0_tM&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AT9jmnw_laxKaenSvAe6Jtys58i5oCL2U8K11c5SG2de_A&oe=621C026A
WaterZebra
02-24-2022, 11:18 AM
Dick is still around & will discuss stuff with you.
No worries. I have two 6 pack manifolds complete with carbs and velocity stacks hanging on a wall where they will stay there. No intention of making them run again.
FUJIMO
02-25-2022, 09:56 AM
https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/274731089_10159595216984337_5556921139849573946_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=6n0vh6ODRbEAX_AmUty&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AT_goTqLQ96Fvq16TXsxGqmBlUaj6fKrSwFO_dyuZTHnwg&oe=621CFF6B
FUJIMO
02-25-2022, 11:51 AM
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FUJIMO
02-25-2022, 09:27 PM
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FUJIMO
02-27-2022, 11:27 AM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/273700257_10159572073154337_8453070759654878508_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=LjwKhJNZ1asAX9vX9o1&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT-yaxKxS-pTRbfhrHO2GDLUsrRnaEmwADBBNdfDlKPdZg&oe=622064B0
GENE LANHAM
02-27-2022, 12:42 PM
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/271995576_4892641670788740_3289857702834306145_n.png?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=gL1oQiogITgAX89y8mb&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AT_vOHNMJEkL089mEQJEN1_VYDUlyIOTo0udSnDaqdG3Mg&oe=621B40E0...johnny bauer, lead engine calibration technician at mercury racing, personal boat, a fully restored 1987 23 eliminator daytona...
Known as 'THE LEDGE' 50+ years ago---
George Thompson lived in the trailer---501652
FUJIMO
02-27-2022, 01:12 PM
https://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=39354&d=1375567592
GENE LANHAM
02-27-2022, 01:50 PM
https://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=39354&d=1375567592
Roger was THE catalyst
501655
501659
FUJIMO
02-27-2022, 09:18 PM
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FUJIMO
02-28-2022, 08:54 PM
https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/273302015_4975887339130839_5190502006144136827_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=QMQqgZT95kMAX9bT2LF&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AT-C5UJeRFsuyOuUOlEbGzreFmOVWxjYLWALhnDoA3px8Q&oe=6221D1CE
FUJIMO
03-01-2022, 08:24 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/273457000_4988495321203374_7211918320156838092_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=R-olYuDUVHUAX-jFJLh&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT-ouvVWL4gs9NToazIw_-AUmcyV5x78XEBfvqO8qKRG4g&oe=6224709F
WaterZebra
03-02-2022, 08:29 AM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/273856489_5001040546615518_2565904328161697611_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=iGx51m-zlL8AX-N7Ap8&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT-2JxHvRW7N6crJlbXeHHUrX_Ig8ndKgUw-pMDd8QrNAg&oe=62207204
Appears to be a Pugh hull...............and an old one at that............
FUJIMO
03-02-2022, 12:36 PM
https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/273822014_10159571676509337_6786996674914202745_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=b6C8xx6ZTZgAX-ufQkz&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AT_-0m_rgTHR-EXDeYcGvoSnsSUQUE38dyDqFXM7WsFiYw&oe=62252D38
FUJIMO
03-03-2022, 05:05 PM
https://signsandpainting.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/C86AEC6D-B9C0-41B4-9CA5-C00CFE449C31-17924-000021B10354440F-900x707.jpg
FUJIMO
03-03-2022, 05:07 PM
https://www.boatmad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37660&d=1361109718
FUJIMO
03-03-2022, 05:14 PM
https://www.hastingsmarine.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/bravo_four_s_port.jpg__750x0_q85_autocrop_crop-scale_subsampling-2_upscale.jpg
FUJIMO
03-03-2022, 05:17 PM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.390cdf5ca38e862869cb02f159796768?rik=8yiBcx8JL%2fT2VA&riu=http%3a%2f%2fwww.usgwarchives.net%2fwi%2fcemetery%2fimages%2ffonddulac%2fstharles%2fstcharles011 0.jpg&ehk=35aWJv%2bHOo6iXVvVlUBhhaorLAVcn%2brbe1WGMNy1Cyk%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw&r=0
FUJIMO
03-03-2022, 05:18 PM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.d62988679fa8c7b5ee23d4c4d40f017b?rik=qnyHI5gEdc2lyg&riu=http%3a%2f%2fwww.usgwarchives.net%2fwi%2fcemetery%2fimages%2ffonddulac%2fstharles%2fstcharles011 1.jpg&ehk=PqO9XyehSP%2fFu1MAtwdMMsgyqH3WfAquXQlOikPNQEM%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw&r=0
FUJIMO
03-03-2022, 05:21 PM
https://www.floridamemory.com/fpc/commerce/WHC1076.jpg
Lake X Kid
03-03-2022, 06:43 PM
As a Pioneer of the marine industry, I would have thought a more impressive tombstone would have been used.
https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.390cdf5ca38e862869cb02f159796768?rik=8yiBcx8JL%2fT2VA&riu=http%3a%2f%2fwww.usgwarchives.net%2fwi%2fcemetery%2fimages%2ffonddulac%2fstharles%2fstcharles011 0.jpg&ehk=35aWJv%2bHOo6iXVvVlUBhhaorLAVcn%2brbe1WGMNy1Cyk%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw&r=0
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ofEAAOSwc-ViDwWE/s-l640.jpg
https://www.writestuffbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MercuryMarine.jpg
FUJIMO
03-03-2022, 09:46 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/272985214_10159559626269337_3765933164259647572_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=WlKkfF1tlrkAX8I3oCR&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT-dibuXXm3EVINoUKBZ0L0bt22GH1w1uuB2uS9Y7QDKdA&oe=6225C4FE
WaterZebra
03-03-2022, 09:56 PM
As a Pioneer of the marine industry, I would have thought a more impressive tombstone would have been used.
https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.390cdf5ca38e862869cb02f159796768?rik=8yiBcx8JL%2fT2VA&riu=http%3a%2f%2fwww.usgwarchives.net%2fwi%2fcemetery%2fimages%2ffonddulac%2fstharles%2fstcharles011 0.jpg&ehk=35aWJv%2bHOo6iXVvVlUBhhaorLAVcn%2brbe1WGMNy1Cyk%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw&r=0
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ofEAAOSwc-ViDwWE/s-l640.jpg
https://www.writestuffbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MercuryMarine.jpg
Very good point!
FUJIMO
03-04-2022, 10:13 AM
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FUJIMO
03-04-2022, 12:18 PM
http://assets.suredone.com/2479/media-photos/7613a5-7613a5-new-mercury-outboard-275hp-black-max-front-cowling-cover-black-nla-2.jpeg
Mark75H
03-05-2022, 08:04 AM
His work is his momument
bernie
03-05-2022, 08:42 AM
His work is his momument
This stone sits between the separate ones.
501888
WaterZebra
03-05-2022, 09:57 AM
His work is his momument
Probably so.........think about the debates that would have gone on for years about what icon you would choose to put on the headstone that would best summarize his work? Maybe the icon from the cowl faceplate of the motors produced from the 40s,50s and 60's but certainly NOT something from the era after the Brunswick acquisition.
2us70
03-05-2022, 11:28 AM
I have been wanting to read "Iron Fist" for a while. That book is expensive! I am just not $50 interested.
GENE LANHAM
03-05-2022, 12:48 PM
I have been wanting to read "Iron Fist" for a while. That book is expensive! I am just not $50 interested.
501894
If your pension is as generous as mine--I'm sure you can afford it Jim--:)
FUJIMO
03-05-2022, 04:01 PM
...great photo gene...:thumbsup:...https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=501894&d=1646502305
FUJIMO
03-05-2022, 04:11 PM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.I_VzxqiFmcrAwQbEAU3fEQHaK_?pid=ImgDet&rs=1
David
03-06-2022, 07:13 AM
I have been wanting to read "Iron Fist" for a while. That book is expensive! I am just not $50 interested.
It’s worth the $50. Maybe you could find a used copy on Amazon for less. Charlie Strang, who I only met once, gave me a copy that he signed.
WaterZebra
03-06-2022, 10:10 AM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.I_VzxqiFmcrAwQbEAU3fEQHaK_?pid=ImgDet&rs=1
Are those engines running with test wheels or props? If it's props, I sure hope the dock and boat cleats held? The ropes at the stearn indicate they are in gear.:eek:
GENE LANHAM
03-06-2022, 01:27 PM
Are those engines running with test wheels or props? If it's props, I sure hope the dock and boat cleats held? The ropes at the stearn indicate tto do this--hey are in gear.:eek:
There is a lot more going on in this picture-------
But ECK insisted that every racing unit--especially the BP --follow this procedure--
I don't remember ever having enough time to do this---:confused:
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Lake X Kid
03-06-2022, 01:39 PM
Would not idling in the inter-coastal be sufficient time, and then once you are in the open sea ... WOT!!!
There is a lot more going on in this picture-------
But ECK insisted that every racing unit--especially the BP --follow this procedure--
I don't remember ever having enough time to do this---:confused:
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Lake X Kid
03-06-2022, 01:43 PM
I have been wanting to read "Iron Fist" for a while. That book is expensive! I am just not $50 interested.
A couple decades ago, I purchased the book (probably $20). I took the Iron Fist book-jacket off and mounted it by my fresh-water aquarium. I shelved the book to read later. Now I do not have the book jacket and the aquarium.
I never got around to reading the book. And you’re welcome to read my copy - free, if you can find it, because I do not know where it is located.
BTW social media sites like S&F (including Fujimo’s thread & all you guys’ contributions & stories) are a good substitute of info, especially when you cannot find a book of substance.
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ofEAAOSwc-ViDwWE/s-l640.jpg
WaterZebra
03-06-2022, 06:40 PM
There is a lot more going on in this picture-------
But ECK insisted that every racing unit--especially the BP --follow this procedure--
I don't remember ever having enough time to do this---:confused:
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I assume after break-in the lube was changed?
To this very day I still use the "green stuff" in every outboard I own.
Lake X Kid
03-06-2022, 07:56 PM
A decade ago, I use to work for an OEM helicopter company.
Every bird went through a 3 to 5 hour test flight. After passing inspection the chopper was ready for the new owner to take possession.
After the test flight, the company would drain the gear box lube looking for metal shaving or any other contamination. Also, the oil was drained and the oil filter was cut open to look for metal shavings and contamination. This procedure was preformed on 4 & 6 cylinder Lycoming (360 & 540) engines.
Also found on Airboats.
https://www.lycoming.com/sites/default/files/series-engine-540.png
GENE LANHAM
03-06-2022, 11:52 PM
A decade ago, I use to work for an OEM helicopter company.
Every bird went through a 3 to 5 hour test flight. After passing inspection the chopper was ready for the new owner to take possession.
After the test flight, the company would drain the gear box lube looking for metal shaving or any other contamination. Also, the oil was drained and the oil filter was cut open to look for metal shavings and contamination. This procedure was preformed on 4 & 6 cylinder Lycoming (360 & 540) engines.
Also found on Airboats.
You were in Aviation for years-Roy
Most people have no idea that it is SO expensive-
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FUJIMO
03-07-2022, 10:47 AM
Are those engines running with test wheels or props? If it's props, I sure hope the dock and boat cleats held? The ropes at the stearn indicate they are in gear.:eek:
...complete engines were new from the lake. more break-in/run time, the better...
FUJIMO
03-07-2022, 01:10 PM
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FUJIMO
03-07-2022, 04:08 PM
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03-07-2022, 08:49 PM
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FUJIMO
03-08-2022, 11:23 AM
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03-08-2022, 12:24 PM
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FUJIMO
03-08-2022, 12:33 PM
...e.c. kiekhaefer, age 32, starting his company, with correcting an inventory of approximately 500 sea-king/thor outboards, by creating & installing replacement, better designed float-type carburetors & other improvements, to ship to montgomery wards/chicago, circa 1939...https://aomci.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Scan_Pic0004-0.jpg
FUJIMO
03-08-2022, 12:34 PM
https://www.aomci.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Sea%20Kings%20heading%20back%20to%20Wards2.jpg
FUJIMO
03-08-2022, 12:35 PM
https://www.aomci.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Thor%20Serial%20Numbers2.png
FUJIMO
03-08-2022, 01:05 PM
...kiekhaefer aeromarine to mercury racing - plant 36 - fred kiekhaefer... https://youtu.be/PRb9x1dEa1U
FUJIMO
03-08-2022, 07:15 PM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.a3c6801441960d837c213a1d19afb1fe?rik=ihCJobSUljYcVw&pid=ImgRaw&r=0
Tom Smyth
03-08-2022, 09:34 PM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.a3c6801441960d837c213a1d19afb1fe?rik=ihCJobSUljYcVw&pid=ImgRaw&r=0
Fuji you coming to Tavares ??
WaterZebra
03-09-2022, 10:31 AM
There is a lot more going on in this picture-------
But ECK insisted that every racing unit--especially the BP --follow this procedure--
I don't remember ever having enough time to do this---:confused:
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What do you mean by "a lot going on here"?
Breaking in SSM racing lower units was a pain in the ass for us racers. Nobody wanted us backed down any ramp running an engine for 20 minutes. Mercury had their own private compound for this while the rest of us underlings didn't. Even if you had the time to break in on the trailer you might not have a chance to change lube before racing. With all their $$$ invested in racing product facilities, I'm dumbfounded that Merc Racing didn't have a test tank for break in powered by an electric motor of some sort. :rolleyes: I betcha if the break in tank idea had been suggested to ECK he would have built one.
Lake X Kid
03-09-2022, 06:39 PM
You were in Aviation for years-Roy
Most people have no idea that it is SO expensive-
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12 years ago when I was at Robinson Helicopter, we were purchasing the Six cylinder engine for about $40K each.
And that was with the discount of buying on average about Eight or more Lycoming engines a week.
Here is the R44 (made in America, 4 seater with the 6 cylinder engine) working at the boat races.
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FUJIMO
03-09-2022, 08:49 PM
Fuji you coming to Tavares ??
...no. did mt. dora for 30+ years. couple years of tavares. have fun...
WaterZebra
03-09-2022, 08:53 PM
12 years ago when I was at Robinson Helicopter, we were purchasing the Six cylinder engine for about $40K each.
And that was with the discount of buying on average about Eight or more Lycoming engines a week.
Here is the R44 (made in America, 4 seater with the 6 cylinder engine) working at the boat races.
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Aviation quality control standards, testing and certification are not cheap but also necessary.
FUJIMO
03-09-2022, 09:05 PM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.21e2fcc8a008537b04442efca4313c46?rik=amgPm7wgJwTm%2fQ&pid=ImgRaw&r=0
FUJIMO
03-09-2022, 09:08 PM
...racing's 450r...https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.3a6660eeca188744e51f82e6a089b353?rik=l7n6vpxdsel8LQ&pid=ImgRaw&r=0
FUJIMO
03-10-2022, 09:04 AM
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FUJIMO
03-10-2022, 10:30 AM
https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/274011927_10159576232299337_498398653811945406_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=Ot9lcjIsDfwAX-7E_0b&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AT--ItfGbG0qtQtt8FU6n_REQC-3GvxaBE00q9dVP5pflQ&oe=622FC1CA
GENE LANHAM
03-10-2022, 01:16 PM
...kiekhaefer aeromarine to mercury racing - plant 36 - fred kiekhaefer... https://youtu.be/PRb9x1dEa1U
I think I know that guy?
502151
FUJIMO
03-10-2022, 02:51 PM
...keep on truck'n fred...;)...
GENE LANHAM
03-10-2022, 06:59 PM
What do you mean by "a lot going on here"?
Sorry I didn't follow up on the rest of the story--
The picture is 50 years old--I always think of the 444 as being the 'father of everything SCARAB--
The names that come to mind are: Harry Schoell; Elton Cary; LARRY SMITH-502169502170502171502172
FUJIMO
03-10-2022, 07:54 PM
...larry smith = aronow hull design thief...
FUJIMO
03-10-2022, 07:57 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/275305582_10159623679889337_3200135594179094852_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=b1hRTiO5x30AX_zZW7L&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT_744MLhpo4TSTGie2Kc4cNpdxS-EEaLiP6v-jJtzKnQA&oe=622EE800
FUJIMO
03-10-2022, 07:59 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/275422686_10159621946419337_5685352620217016942_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=ybNcJgkvEYQAX_wVuNq&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT-khIsnGspPqkoU9a2O7-3r5VTeSnmBZfM3M7EoKqZTZw&oe=622E9475
FUJIMO
03-10-2022, 07:59 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/273211379_10159560226679337_7683325882021310128_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=zIHVBVGb1dsAX-h0dCl&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT8SZjbFl12b77nCXKRht3gbDstrYBcqJeqnrwTpdocp5A&oe=623034EC
FUJIMO
03-10-2022, 09:52 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/275374732_10159620409629337_818162965987293034_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=5jCi2DIHy-oAX_n_1Yz&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT8SOSNyzhVLoyT2ttjUtxPoL-vrs44G5506Wvbfb-9ASQ&oe=622FD840
FUJIMO
03-11-2022, 12:52 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/272854564_10159548146134337_1957248460795800723_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=Igi4zE6_NJkAX8Exy2Q&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT-3AoVtlqVb6cfv-xr4daqG1ka7VY-4y4NR1n9-93HZvQ&oe=62302EFD
WaterZebra
03-11-2022, 07:35 PM
...e.c. kiekhaefer, age 32, starting his company, with correcting an inventory of approximately 500 sea-king/thor outboards, by creating & installing replacement, better designed float-type carburetors & other improvements, to ship to montgomery wards/chicago, circa 1939...https://aomci.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Scan_Pic0004-0.jpg
The only problem with the book "Iron Fist" was it focused on the business and logistics dealings ECK did to run the company. The book never dabbled with the design engineering side of it. Only technical side of engine development was the story on how Phantom Black paint came about. There wasn't any content about what developments spawned the 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder models. Why inlines? There was a bit more coverage on outdrives though..........
GENE LANHAM
03-12-2022, 02:55 PM
...larry smith = aronow hull design thief...
Actually--
larry smith=HARRY hull design thief...
But Larry was only one of HUNDREDS--
Mark75H
03-13-2022, 06:46 AM
The only problem with the book "Iron Fist" was it focused on the business and logistics dealings ECK did to run the company. The book never dabbled with the design engineering side of it. Only technical side of engine development was the story on how Phantom Black paint came about. There wasn't any content about what developments spawned the 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder models. Why inlines? There was a bit more coverage on outdrives though..........
Mr Rodengen was a business and finance magazine writer. His books are compilations of business magazine stories he wrote over the years, that's why you find a lot of redundancy in them. If they were not self-published an editor would have chopped 35%-45% out of each of his books. Basically anything technical in his books comes from company press releases rather than additional research. The reason there is more coverage on the outdrives is that is the timeframe of Mr Rodengen's work career, the development of the inlines was before he started writing professionally.
Just the same, they are all we have in many cases.
FUJIMO
03-13-2022, 06:11 PM
https://cdn.webshopapp.com/shops/60257/files/45530004/500x500x2/mercruiser-staartstuk-en-sterndrive-onderdelen.jpg
FUJIMO
03-13-2022, 09:16 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/274719551_5059009244151981_1999338242583712984_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=87YlSrsb-e0AX_uQKSu&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT9Fek0fNK5UWbE8QQ7WmdzxXAyXrzGMWSLK8-jMEfOlhg&oe=6233453E
GENE LANHAM
03-13-2022, 10:43 PM
...no. did mt. dora for 30+ years. couple years of tavares. have fun...
Neighbors---Mike n Ann
FUJIMO
03-14-2022, 11:20 AM
...MTI Fun Run...https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/275618784_5080638655322373_8910946479440443459_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=pgzM80m17zkAX9YwvOI&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT9-wT3v8HEWqflawlwt0DjdShmfoMWR_0atRq6-oQAEfw&oe=62349173
FUJIMO
03-14-2022, 08:07 PM
...there's only one way to stay out front...power by mercury racing...https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/272053524_4906113466108227_5615181813403114549_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=sKYR3wJIBfkAX9VC1jg&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT_wPgScStYQwrpxGDnfGNSWPR0ILas4q3MlnmIyLvCcZg&oe=62345CCB
FUJIMO
03-15-2022, 10:00 AM
https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/275744855_10159626666244337_5487887633108827434_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=maSOhtS2OoAAX-zMNAf&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AT9KXuRVRGfqv_2s55zWyLktC5XpSRkO0JjBKhrNgKuzvA&oe=6236952A
FUJIMO
03-15-2022, 01:39 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/275837259_10159629256634337_6788373350737559699_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=5Nqd7u2Y2KIAX9DkLb3&_nc_oc=AQk1NlKNtCLoodh22VkkGaF1CE29auBq_Mhi94Nyrhv7v0ux_lxJ90Ct-FPKDCos3S1p2CfO9V4uT_pIFS8cqf3F&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT_Tm070cc9G0CB3yRJ7hv_8T3nww9srGGdAhLfiiE-9tw&oe=62352008
FUJIMO
03-15-2022, 02:10 PM
...fished out...its been a long day...https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/275658521_10159630255534337_298493465034031534_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=4PYh12V9whEAX_Hhn_d&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT__PGdTs7JkFTH06-hEowj6DRBA66Jzey0gJiI9CL5G_Q&oe=623536A2
FUJIMO
03-15-2022, 07:32 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/275306170_10159627865314337_8091464297932398796_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=K9NXAQN8EwoAX-fQ4OM&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT9s4XreyOV5YI9AzVKEgnFRYUe9RMFNmSDw86Bl8XoBsg&oe=6236F78E
FUJIMO
03-16-2022, 07:53 AM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/275560857_10159623975369337_9108090344086386978_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=XVUOyG_cXVgAX-ofXp_&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT-IYG6W1vpOxqGfWw1pbe6fbffzM9RTst3TkdfrhLuuPQ&oe=6236A58A
FUJIMO
03-16-2022, 10:07 AM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/274812713_5045083198877919_3647614391560034058_n.png?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=NXLO0ZAsmSYAX9kTyCE&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT-AjF-Jk6qEDIfrldcAyqFP9Sf4iiN9RQjfHFtYbZTMFQ&oe=62363925
FUJIMO
03-16-2022, 11:02 AM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/271776789_4880747631978144_2856103438241649719_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=jSr0HTJKyukAX8VDkcj&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT85lYSK0SlZpZ0SAfPA-29_Jp8a1IZ3Vi0Od4DtW86xSg&oe=623621A8
Lake X Kid
03-16-2022, 11:21 AM
Been there done that.
Backed the truck down the ramp, and pushed the boat with 9.8 Merc clamped-on, into the water.
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/275560857_10159623975369337_9108090344086386978_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=XVUOyG_cXVgAX-ofXp_&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT-IYG6W1vpOxqGfWw1pbe6fbffzM9RTst3TkdfrhLuuPQ&oe=6236A58A
FUJIMO
03-17-2022, 10:52 AM
https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/275744782_10159633662199337_6525065009380922782_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=usI8U1CtmQMAX-pqyax&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AT_uO95tI53xByN8SYDSj2TJDONbCXOnCDLVQyqFXvatSQ&oe=62376A00
FUJIMO
03-17-2022, 02:41 PM
https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/276216983_10159635213309337_5589491597820306139_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=TM5IvAtEsywAX_j6fxW&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AT-n5qFeTwhudcCOPIGk9qu6Jf-Vv7x87Z4wvwyg8Ef4xQ&oe=6237A1F0
FUJIMO
03-17-2022, 07:13 PM
https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/275877240_10159634599659337_2407802055654788747_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=oBJRkoj5NYMAX9fH-TJ&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AT8ywSpWsxckUy8EBA-YLuYD-uDTHKZANOM-KdypO41KuA&oe=623974F9
FUJIMO
03-18-2022, 03:47 PM
https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/275305582_10159623679889337_3200135594179094852_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=PyPl5jQ8Ja4AX8G5Bef&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AT_uSFmbDnfpMiBJfvuMHIY09-msdjtkmzKBn-wGLTOUKg&oe=623AC580
FUJIMO
03-18-2022, 07:00 PM
https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/274731089_10159595216984337_5556921139849573946_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=r5EXsWBVnzMAX9DZ_Ls&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AT8AQcn69An6P9yP0iS_-nYdL6emnt1WCWjebM_2h0J5Jg&oe=623AA92B
FUJIMO
03-19-2022, 07:54 AM
https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/275602583_10159622136084337_101212036576502714_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p640x640&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=e3f864&_nc_ohc=PnINuxXtJlQAX-jVMRS&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AT-FGpgyvN2RpKy77hg9iqrPTnb3N28xvUalJpKO6lx4yg&oe=623B32ED
FUJIMO
03-19-2022, 12:20 PM
https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/275276774_10159614087469337_7500803186830616627_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=8DcMKXzAJd8AX-aHeY0&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AT8GNX90o3VGUaeGBrbVaJ2gLDv3jwf_P5tvcjohHeSQwQ&oe=623B5A0B
Lake X Kid
03-19-2022, 12:29 PM
https://samerwebapp01apncus01.azureedge.net/mmgw-env-b/filer_public/b8/c7/b8c73ea3-d2c3-4cbd-8165-4f8832646651/z2nlkxxw.jpeg
Lake X Kid
03-19-2022, 12:50 PM
Rick Clunn in 1984 wins, powered by Mercury Marine.
And with two future USA presidents on the stage celebrating with him.
https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi.pinimg.com%2Foriginals%2F19%2Fde%2F20%2F19de205b6984e7ee9967e8e7f56a982a.jpg&f=1&nofb=1
FUJIMO
03-19-2022, 12:58 PM
...both great photo's kid...:thumbsup:...
Lake X Kid
03-19-2022, 01:02 PM
Racing or Pro Fishing let me count the ways.
Fishing:
Less financial overhead.
Sponsors are available.
Less accidents than racing.
Outboard engine is under warranty.
However, time on the water is more - sunrise to afternoon.
But tournament prize money is a plus.
https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carolinasportsman.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F06%2FHankCherry.jpg&f=1&nofb=1
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h2N_H1iOzYQ/ToNsr27MK-I/AAAAAAAAAkE/0868mMe1kCc/s1600/IMG_9456.JPG
FUJIMO
03-19-2022, 05:47 PM
...bass pro shops are celebrating 50 years in 2022 & powered by mercury outboards...https://www.outdoorsfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Original-Bass-Pro-Shops-768x482.jpeg
FUJIMO
03-19-2022, 05:53 PM
https://th.bing.com/th?id=OIF.FV%2f9TakwJDyfDLyielhiHA&pid=ImgDet&rs=1
FUJIMO
03-19-2022, 07:34 PM
https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=321085&d=1200807296
FUJIMO
03-20-2022, 03:46 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/275124083_5064493540270218_7826948877229350300_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=6b1una7VKeEAX-BDXYt&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT820L70zbycoAOLDLMs5QSVMoK7nM9pAQhn-AIVuUIcJg&oe=623D416B
FUJIMO
03-21-2022, 01:34 PM
...just get'n from point A to point B...power by mercury racing...https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/276134714_5099960343390204_3170579562539600991_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=tWFrXAE133IAX9Y4Yi8&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT-ojS64CfgvqIvD0XFXLEFCMs8BeF25jD154TPK-JWX0w&oe=623BBC9E
FUJIMO
03-21-2022, 07:23 PM
...staggered mercury racing 700 sci's...https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/275456852_5074992072553698_3978826386351387091_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=nt4Ym5XDB5sAX_9I5Vk&_nc_oc=AQnNi5Hki7rf3hR4x85Cv4RcRM7yV65GXBi96uZpxl_QYBbOO92wIszUvgobEYmhZSI24hzjZ0QbioKmXAgJAf29&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT-Wl0UyIJhfyfnLNdjC_eSDlJYsc2SJNQxqFpoq7qgymQ&oe=623EF669
FUJIMO
03-21-2022, 07:31 PM
...power by mercury racing's 565 8.7 litre...https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/274975954_5053230278063211_6952639404662936877_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=OFmV3OeiPNgAX_OsTJ7&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT8-5U26GUAO8O5xDHu0IW7RE4RHP073ql6X7Vh8mI6DOQ&oe=623EF71F
FUJIMO
03-22-2022, 10:06 AM
...mercury racing 520...https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/274013681_5010155362370703_7052217075904338469_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=1hV6O4wmMZIAX-Mlpbe&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT8oFdLMoeID1tFGSu4j0Q4GQw1WfmTA6bjCnjDcaRwbLA&oe=623D8512
FUJIMO
03-23-2022, 06:34 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277174489_10159644236664337_9191551693465115828_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=UPOy6yAjTRwAX9MKqwA&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT_MBtUwuB9o6-wAuXulShsDYmZZIHFf7OdT1PnNeRu0-w&oe=6240DF5B
FUJIMO
03-24-2022, 10:31 AM
http://boats.iboats.com/sites/spectre/site_page_12381/images/l_www.spectrepowerboats.com30galleryimageslifestyle2.jpg
FUJIMO
03-24-2022, 05:08 PM
https://s.ecrater.com/stores/363546/59ca39da58fa9_363546b.jpg
FUJIMO
03-25-2022, 10:51 AM
...7th annual mti owners fun run was sold out, with 59 boats participating in the four day event, march 10th thru 13th. ALL..."Power by Mercury/Mercury Racing"...https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/276994550_5110488922337346_257392583357772553_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=Zdd7Mml0LecAX9Zk-r3&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT-mSK6S3s7b7oFviYQ4VZJFIaDwmnS6S3GuPKPjmUN5HQ&oe=6242BB09
FUJIMO
03-25-2022, 08:02 PM
https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/273110689_10159553927339337_8229652357663293435_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=wp4mNZCbKOMAX9LsPQl&_nc_oc=AQlU_A7X7ygmhb0K6DduIV4EeosCTEF-7OIgAw9dnqvnPBnLOAgI2iG46wTjMe24z_C8pLg4C4U_SlSFpCsNWXGs&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AT-H5vlRP1IdGrzF82_fAeFI5lHhmYz40FowvjklBqA0sA&oe=62437F41
FUJIMO
03-26-2022, 04:32 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/276269080_5112543685465203_5472758361024154212_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=Bh4MIg2CBqgAX_SPhIY&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT-8kJnbffZw8TFvJDTo7RdUPM4JrlIrvvMU3b31HWXlHA&oe=6245321B
FUJIMO
03-26-2022, 07:27 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277353903_10159650348874337_4059391536246396293_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=OqUdt67O8jEAX_z4oGf&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT_UGu3fIQfyGoa4Yj1teQE3aJU_fKpUlDfHaGnZZKMNrg&oe=6243F056
FUJIMO
03-26-2022, 08:57 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277346593_5117897228263182_7389872312161507076_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=71IEKOZElsUAX_BOlEJ&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT8LI065_Z8VdOZ-lz0_mYEbVDYTpCBMuk4RLfNgyuLeSA&oe=6243E10D
WaterZebra
03-27-2022, 09:56 AM
Damn!.............I never realized how big these beasts have become!!
FUJIMO
03-27-2022, 07:07 PM
https://images.outboarddealers.ca/thumbnail/w700/54059/148720/mercury-600xl-verado-fourstroke-cold-fusion-white.jpg
FUJIMO
03-28-2022, 03:58 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277001270_5128342217218683_191914109392198991_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p180x540&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=X7xUtAin5nwAX_oEPUf&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT91Cyu-m3LD2ihnWmZy9hjj9YTRZggsc04KOdnFMM9MaQ&oe=62468326
FUJIMO
03-28-2022, 09:42 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277470401_10159653740874337_8103955174298101424_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=J-7Nl8uhz0EAX-IhVmq&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT_PTXk4i2xviZzW5MY2UDvMmw0Li4yF_qBCFTQztgWi4g&oe=6246871C
JPEROG
03-28-2022, 09:54 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277470401_10159653740874337_8103955174298101424_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=J-7Nl8uhz0EAX-IhVmq&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT_PTXk4i2xviZzW5MY2UDvMmw0Li4yF_qBCFTQztgWi4g&oe=6246871C
A lot of trust in the toon transom. Anyone hear a performance report on this rig?
Joe
JPEROG
03-28-2022, 10:01 PM
I will stick with my twin project....
Joe
FUJIMO
03-28-2022, 10:02 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277006807_10159652863934337_7087807221573793311_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=_-GZcGcpplkAX8qo1Uf&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT-Rn0ahvmmOg7lRYpnqnQGKWq4Zn0WRY2rVVKjGJ9ieZQ&oe=62476BBD
Lake rat Skater
03-29-2022, 07:25 AM
A lot of trust in the toon transom. Anyone hear a performance report on this rig?
Joe
Just under 60 MPH, 28 ft and 10' wide boat
largecar91
03-29-2022, 09:12 AM
A lot of trust in the toon transom. Anyone hear a performance report on this rig?
Joe
I wouldn't think it would be that great. Such a heavy motor. I remember seeing a report on a 7 Marine on a Playcraft at LOTTO and it only ran in the 60's
JPEROG
03-29-2022, 02:36 PM
I wouldn't think it would be that great. Such a heavy motor. I remember seeing a report on a 7 Marine on a Playcraft at LOTTO and it only ran in the 60's
I have my current 27 Playcraft running a best of 60.6 with a single 300R, went to a sportmaster 1.75 case, 17" Porta bracket, and run it pretty high. I have run every propeller under the sun to get it there. Single 450 pushes a 27' to 66 mph, twin 450's pushes a 31 to 82 mph--bingo, we have a winner and its being built now.
Joe
FUJIMO
03-29-2022, 09:34 PM
https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277553294_10159656983399337_2085373912365966410_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s640x640&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=EZoowNMjFJcAX_6nF76&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AT92L1fx6pwKOeJf22nHDj4CW3F8dW5TBIZxIZQ8dz9Ddw&oe=62484730
FUJIMO
03-30-2022, 11:17 AM
https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277000201_10159648080794337_1030660770467945134_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=FrFSKW56Q60AX9pWaB0&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AT_DbOsnOcoVBs4JlkWyMb3LsJo4hiPRVpyFKFXDDyUYAg&oe=6248D494
Lake X Kid
03-30-2022, 11:44 AM
Mercury Dealerships are now required to get a bigger lift, sorry little cherry picker. And turnkey boat manufactures need larger forklifts too.
https://3.imimg.com/data3/XO/RB/MY-250202/2-tons-hydraulic-engine-lifting-crane-500x500.jpg
https://www.reliableforkliftsales.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/mycrosrotationforks__large-640x480.jpg
Mercury Marine is going BIG
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277470401_10159653740874337_8103955174298101424_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=J-7Nl8uhz0EAX-IhVmq&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT_PTXk4i2xviZzW5MY2UDvMmw0Li4yF_qBCFTQztgWi4g&oe=6246871C
FUJIMO
03-30-2022, 12:04 PM
...kid, they stopped using that stuff a long time ago, not just now. at the oem level anyways...
FUJIMO
03-30-2022, 03:11 PM
https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277136274_10159646678199337_5511442048712425332_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=VP_z3S4AdN0AX9BiwS8&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AT8hewasgMsF1Dwot8bVLlqbTi1AqNhKpc-O82aOW_Df2g&oe=624A5DFB
Lake X Kid
03-30-2022, 04:13 PM
...kid, they stopped using that stuff a long time ago, not just now. at the oem level anyways...
In the 1970's, I used the cherry picker on Merc inline 6 outboards, at the dealerships.
For outboards it was an appreciated tool to use.
However, the new Big Outboards seem to weight the same as an 8 cylinder MerCruiser engine.
Forklifts or gantry cranes our now needed for the Big Outboards.
~~~~~
Sorry small dealerships and backyard guys ... you will need to upgrade with bigger equipment to mount the full line of Mercury's Outboard products.
https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse2.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.dd119lSGjuCG-EQRBmnsywHaEb%26pid%3DApi&f=1
How about this homemade lift?
https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fboatbuildproject.com%2Fimages%2FOutboard-Motor-Hoist-700x394.jpg&f=1&nofb=1
FUJIMO
03-31-2022, 09:51 AM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/276997014_10159642500949337_2197541018750129319_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=Sv64KSEh_8IAX-hsVlP&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT_24H3QDJQjGkFQO70SjybFnFXmXkl8jydrw8uTWdGcXw&oe=624B06DD
2us70
03-31-2022, 10:08 AM
I used to carry my short shaft 50 in the trunk of my car and just throw it on the boat at the race. Motors weighed just about 150#.
FUJIMO
04-01-2022, 11:51 AM
...introducing the mercury racing cowl cozy...https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277522872_5138528509533387_6209706893578502136_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=w6kcdwvI6hoAX8EAUqL&_nc_oc=AQmLAEczhhsXohEmwZDce6Gjex4aCQdXVuaXulrzoSjF1he25I-SACHgdjtphRgG0MLCjulEIli58N23y_ppYApn&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AT_pRI1HFbvhRAzBrKC1rzBjqEodbH4L2NCFp_I5Iuyvnw&oe=624C6DF8
FUJIMO
04-01-2022, 12:18 PM
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/db/2b/4c/db2b4c9682d1addfd724466cac3b9bee.jpg
FUJIMO
04-01-2022, 09:10 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277306456_5131379440248294_1689757934386927065_n.png?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=hrSTplpEX6wAX8Un_do&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT9qZmp-e7HNv4U_iPu3NcCHm3MOeKhxDVS1BQr9QI6D8Q&oe=624D25FF
FUJIMO
04-02-2022, 10:05 PM
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503199&d=1637160215
FUJIMO
04-03-2022, 09:37 AM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277816097_10159663598234337_3827143479546130357_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=bFMbrg5lcOwAX96R9_l&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT8Y0GGvA61igFeGpFSRSb008M_yECaNf7wJfaJtiqj1bA&oe=624F0CBD
FUJIMO
04-03-2022, 02:16 PM
http://johnsoldmercurysite.com/phpBB3/download/file.php?id=3518&mode=view
FUJIMO
04-03-2022, 04:28 PM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.f488cc9e2ab9e8f54e32a25f951f76be?rik=DjJbL7CJwiNmNA&pid=ImgRaw&r=0
FUJIMO
04-03-2022, 04:45 PM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.bfbafc0eaf441d680b8446d6646eb910?rik=RAVX3AhSVuFiSQ&pid=ImgRaw&r=0
FUJIMO
04-03-2022, 04:47 PM
https://amazon.clikpic.com/ctd/images/Circuit_24.jpg
FUJIMO
04-03-2022, 05:39 PM
https://i1.wp.com/www.powerboatracingworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/start_3.jpg?w=800
FUJIMO
04-03-2022, 08:59 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277572567_10159661457504337_4301787206081514172_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=7S4MXCpamn8AX8dSmjv&_nc_oc=AQlC7qcpBU9renDyXXK8uZlvjx14KoCC92dPWBb3Xpn1oU1BFKa1Pg0-pDEKe8Rpz04DT_SKAcOk34whE4NsXYtx&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT9tNtG-tIZa_GsqqMpcISRh5LdEdo7p-KGejsf3l-7zaw&oe=624E6C69
FUJIMO
04-04-2022, 10:32 AM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/275999622_10159639189144337_5610205523146105342_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=xc6ffcf13jsAX-xeHNh&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT-5wwGr6mTiCyfMV6wqvTEr-HxMKz6ZVnjwa57GT3GXdA&oe=62504CC7
FUJIMO
04-04-2022, 01:44 PM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.w2Q_O-dpohnvsLOIOz35JAHaFB?pid=ImgDet&rs=1
FUJIMO
04-04-2022, 01:47 PM
http://www.fiberglassics.com/library/images/d/d3/Mercbhb69-128-6.jpg
FUJIMO
04-04-2022, 02:10 PM
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d4/14/56/d41456c64f988392f48f4035a8bde401.jpg
FUJIMO
04-04-2022, 02:26 PM
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f7/ae/83/f7ae83ff0af04c81835ea5491370c788.jpg
FUJIMO
04-04-2022, 02:35 PM
https://www.boatmag.it/upload/2014/08/museo-mercury_0190-938x535.jpg
FUJIMO
04-04-2022, 06:26 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/274760461_10159602901199337_3452330995334436988_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=39vjAuBzqnMAX-Z81Pf&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT_JcIMCRqiT-CDyUSl3QG3hAT_74NdknKzVhPF2E3v-Qw&oe=6250EFAC
GENE LANHAM
04-04-2022, 09:14 PM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.f488cc9e2ab9e8f54e32a25f951f76be?rik=DjJbL7CJwiNmNA&pid=ImgRaw&r=0
Here's Johnny's!!
503270
FUJIMO
04-05-2022, 09:44 AM
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OLEGATOR
04-06-2022, 11:25 AM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.w2Q_O-dpohnvsLOIOz35JAHaFB?pid=ImgDet&rs=1
fujimo, if you ready for a challenge, find some photos of the race these guys were preparing for. kissimmee, fl october 1959. photographer; jack mccollum worked for orlando sentinel newspaper and did a lot of work for mercury.
FUJIMO
04-06-2022, 05:50 PM
...ya never know what's out there...;)...
FUJIMO
04-06-2022, 06:21 PM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.nN6ItdtGTxpwOMwhlWntAgHaE8?pid=ImgDet&rs=1
FUJIMO
04-06-2022, 08:14 PM
...'67 havasu classic - bill olney...power by kiekhaefer mercury...https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/260172713_4575809869200955_3009134071697585473_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=0debeb&_nc_ohc=s9o5H-p-bHEAX8vYtYx&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AT84lWfHSpl_6msW9oWIsHYUOLAPLD8ExOxWDtA_mtG63Q&oe=6252B94E
https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=321085&d=1200807296Was just down for the vintage event and while visiting a friend in Spring Hill saw this boat in a marina.
Not many big aluminum cats just wondering if this could be this boat
JPEROG
04-07-2022, 04:35 AM
Alum. sure does a nice job of holding up to time and mother nature. Cougars are unique piece of offshore history-my guess is that you pinned it as being the merCruiser special.
Joe
FUJIMO
04-07-2022, 03:09 PM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277816920_10159669174039337_6696603537657376500_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=AONFKIXPh5cAX8iZU7k&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT8L_DPppupGr5ZJny3JM8SoBZCHiCahmDQB74Vt-O_AJg&oe=6253B146
FUJIMO
04-07-2022, 08:57 PM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.20azHayEAxMUvobJwzqdcQHaE7?pid=ImgDet&rs=1
FUJIMO
04-07-2022, 09:07 PM
https://bulletboats.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/bullet-boast-5.jpg
FUJIMO
04-07-2022, 09:08 PM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.2c9aedd080f82bafc898e2a3f9402800?rik=wd7Uctns9YZ66w&riu=http%3a%2f%2fwww.offshoreonly.com%2fforums%2fattachments%2fclassic-offshore%2f243175d1162255096-bertram-32-phil-his-36-ft.-bertram-1974.jpg&ehk=%2bUR%2fSKaSkxkW7E7EfX1s5L5F0WouORxEhy%2bp31Ki4MA%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw&r=0
FUJIMO
04-07-2022, 09:11 PM
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3F--WwrwgFE/maxresdefault.jpg
FUJIMO
04-07-2022, 09:16 PM
https://www.powercatboat.com/84j.jpg
FUJIMO
04-07-2022, 09:18 PM
https://www.powercatboat.com/32.jpg
FUJIMO
04-07-2022, 09:26 PM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.94107dc4c7f88046fd690b4185df5522?rik=M%2ft2f3OfIohF9A&riu=http%3a%2f%2f1.bp.blogspot.com%2f--M1jgMACOu4%2fVOcrNbVWoQI%2fAAAAAAAAPHY%2fARNmi_uMcvA%2fs1600%2f!!IMG_2675.JPG&ehk=Ox%2bXdWVgfQpNpux0bZUcvO8o2prk4a0u5X84zLt9QsY%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw&r=0
FUJIMO
04-08-2022, 08:23 AM
...congrats cooper!...https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/278033195_10159672158289337_7125214752092975297_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=0z50r9iyJK4AX9rrAvX&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AT-mgqH0dMzlV2duI7y0dlRSLaHRrUr1N4_eqA8M9PfCIg&oe=6254424F
GENE LANHAM
04-08-2022, 01:58 PM
https://www.powercatboat.com/32.jpg
In the past FIFTY++ years I have gotten to know two TED JONES!!
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FUJIMO
04-08-2022, 05:03 PM
...one from seattle & one originally from lauderdale...
FUJIMO
04-09-2022, 12:07 PM
https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/275602583_10159622136084337_101212036576502714_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=e3f864&_nc_ohc=i5CjORqn7p8AX9-vKew&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AT_Ee5vYc56hdYUMXyMas2O8iAcrmWshjBcvGUwBDyo2aw&oe=6256E26D
FUJIMO
04-10-2022, 05:53 PM
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a9/4c/09/a94c09dc3357ac5aa980f3fa9dcfced8.jpg
GENE LANHAM
04-10-2022, 11:27 PM
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a9/4c/09/a94c09dc3357ac5aa980f3fa9dcfced8.jpg
Could this be my old friend--Bobby Massey:nonod:
RIP
FUJIMO
04-11-2022, 08:35 AM
...building race division engines 40 years ago...the race never stops...https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277529171_5155035124549392_8572930104828406855_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=P60tYGamv1kAX8KVbgi&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT_9P2m8UKqtA9pOlu6XayCXd30jTZ2zgrxFfxNYS3-DAA&oe=6259B8D7
FUJIMO
04-12-2022, 07:16 AM
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/278276592_10159676189624337_1745750728966276533_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=1ePHA93-BscAX_5Kx2m&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT_brlGWK4fosKpzIieQboe4VogVBh7wpUIOKXGPEf6jqw&oe=625A1A8B
FUJIMO
04-12-2022, 07:28 AM
http://uk.boats.com/boat-content/files/3-Coniston-Records2-1024x680.jpg
FUJIMO
04-12-2022, 10:26 AM
https://www.boatmag.it/upload/2020/11/Scanner-Envy-1400-Mercury-450-Navigazione-10-938x535.jpg
FUJIMO
04-12-2022, 10:32 AM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.ef1d8f7308ca68ca87046f7472cc1e29?rik=dVT%2bck%2fUMB7DHg&pid=ImgRaw&r=0&sres=1&sresct=1
FUJIMO
04-12-2022, 10:33 AM
https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/57e2e9dc-85cb-48f1-856b-bc78cee176ab/svn/sierra-rv-accessories-68405p-64_1000.jpg
peter1708
04-12-2022, 12:27 PM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.ef1d8f7308ca68ca87046f7472cc1e29?rik=dVT%2bck%2fUMB7DHg&pid=ImgRaw&r=0&sres=1&sresct=1
Rascal - Ken Bassett design
peterse90
04-12-2022, 06:07 PM
https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.ef1d8f7308ca68ca87046f7472cc1e29?rik=dVT%2bck%2fUMB7DHg&pid=ImgRaw&r=0&sres=1&sresct=1
59E 34254. Barrie, Ontario registration number.
FUJIMO
04-12-2022, 08:23 PM
https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.PPdUeWp9oFUn8dzy_rTzpgHaFj&pid=Api
FUJIMO
04-13-2022, 06:57 PM
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277353775_10159654549229337_376099386359081865_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=ViLbgNDQSsoAX84N4ah&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AT8DRwNAD6-kDW2BmI_jjH1zJmdIyJixgI5jfDzxrumv5Q&oe=625BFEB6
FUJIMO
04-13-2022, 07:16 PM
...greg harris's "mad props" m37r has seen 130 mph...power by mercury racing...https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/278487515_5170370186349219_1753837690011062318_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=RhSZ2nZQdaUAX93ETyE&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AT89FTUemL46qe-e9I_9NI9zAEkZ9eFiyxWiuNJHuvsIog&oe=625C5C25
FUJIMO
04-14-2022, 11:43 AM
https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/278356112_10159677676659337_2248439860801335435_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=uWngl6vr28cAX_le9gY&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AT-k3BiTTPPM1NBvKgMnp53H0dZrV4Vv0wD9C1Q_R5Hcnw&oe=625D4BAA
FUJIMO
04-14-2022, 11:55 AM
https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/95013455_3963052817099247_610588665516654592_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=WiYXApWhhL8AX_8ez31&tn=zACKxCUfieW13wvj&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AT86zTYz3fYv2XShdG_b0yBVHxxAXxh0B8-0yjZolsGufQ&oe=627D32A8
FUJIMO
04-14-2022, 12:21 PM
https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/pages/US2756736-0.png
FUJIMO
04-14-2022, 12:35 PM
http://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/pages/US2944508-0.png
FUJIMO
04-14-2022, 09:05 PM
https://s.ecrater.com/stores/363546/5e7cabd092e88_363546b.jpg
FUJIMO
04-15-2022, 07:36 AM
http://features.boats.com/boat-content/files/2001/12/img9752.jpg
FUJIMO
04-15-2022, 06:35 PM
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=410959&d=1529871325
Lake X Kid
04-16-2022, 11:53 PM
Was this design before the TV Batman Boat?
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=410959&d=1529871325
bernie
04-17-2022, 08:50 AM
WOO WOO! Lightweight trim on that 1500 - very cool. I had a set, should have never sold them. Made a set of Petty Brackets once also, should have kept them too!503872
2us70
04-17-2022, 09:54 AM
That was Gary McNorius's boat. The deck and upper works were from an old Switzer. The bottom half of the boat was an Action Marine hull. The car guys call this a "restomod".
FUJIMO
04-17-2022, 12:45 PM
...wonder if gary still has it?. talk about unique, in both looks AND performance...
FUJIMO
04-17-2022, 01:10 PM
https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.18172-8/465407_367955479924071_175810310_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=e3f864&_nc_ohc=0jI6qRT1BmcAX_Bs3GO&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AT_qe4EkCGMNFBlsJtOK7YCxUO5l0qJsyc2AEmUchSXX6Q&oe=6281DDBF
FUJIMO
04-17-2022, 02:34 PM
...class is in session...https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277535407_4849780975099387_6413750874871805260_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=dy5AvUa4eB0AX9HVSju&tn=zACKxCUfieW13wvj&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AT8ktt0Z6YQ4JGcdrv--J3LB3J06juPzekD_iNVGfKG44A&oe=6260B116
FUJIMO
04-17-2022, 02:35 PM
https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/276315376_4849781005099384_400600353085615468_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=zl_DlALqoVgAX_8F6I9&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AT_jmf4--RF3tv2zOk6Fh6sSG6Zih2ezmWYJDPuofBFupA&oe=6261451B
FUJIMO
04-17-2022, 02:35 PM
https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277229540_4849781128432705_3340471280253770970_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=1qvOBlrdyfwAX8M255V&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AT-sm9ngCR7ctsHgafP1AlnHKfV3TWexxW8wKgczh8AX7w&oe=62625454
FUJIMO
04-17-2022, 02:36 PM
https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277370798_4849780921766059_3191618038675806071_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=HD_a7VeOZ0IAX9-9CfQ&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AT8BiUkGCz1yohg045aMEqvLo29pShau9TFIrdy778ctGQ&oe=62608B24
FUJIMO
04-17-2022, 02:36 PM
https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277164067_4849780978432720_11541279730593958_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=PMlU82Rz-TgAX8fM0Vp&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AT81zRAkmA0lysUsgLy1R0OD_C-SDJlz3Gg1u4lEOksHYg&oe=62617EE2
FUJIMO
04-17-2022, 02:41 PM
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/f1/c2/cd/f1c2cd03cbd89d795e7dd962eaa162bc.jpg
Lake X Kid
04-17-2022, 03:11 PM
Fall inside and nobody will know where you are, and what happen to you.
https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/276315376_4849781005099384_400600353085615468_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=zl_DlALqoVgAX_8F6I9&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AT_jmf4--RF3tv2zOk6Fh6sSG6Zih2ezmWYJDPuofBFupA&oe=6261451B
Lake X Kid
04-17-2022, 03:20 PM
Surely, the evolution of Outboard propulsion has reached its zenith in size & weight.
Not unlike SUV and Cadillac vehicles.
Increase the power and reduce the weight, will now be Outboard Engineers future challenges.
https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/276315376_4849781005099384_400600353085615468_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=zl_DlALqoVgAX_8F6I9&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AT_jmf4--RF3tv2zOk6Fh6sSG6Zih2ezmWYJDPuofBFupA&oe=6261451B
FUJIMO
04-17-2022, 06:04 PM
https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/273874343_4750169418393877_2961756999351519019_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=KFYpkLk9_10AX-u4oB0&tn=zACKxCUfieW13wvj&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AT8GF3UqQqRkgYQzbLxKSPP1tSXHZj0_XuD4C_9pSYQKfw&oe=6261F738
FUJIMO
04-18-2022, 08:21 AM
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/66/b7/5f/66b75f5a6931b38c90e9e9af6a048a7b--mercury-outboard-boating.jpg
FUJIMO
04-18-2022, 08:57 AM
https://images.finncdn.no/dynamic/960w/2022/2/vertical-0/14/5/248/444/855_2038277718.jpg
FUJIMO
04-18-2022, 09:18 AM
https://s.hdnux.com/photos/03/53/42/964753/5/1200x0.jpg
FUJIMO
04-18-2022, 10:32 AM
...go team sweden...power by mercury racing...https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.83ac6bcf6d7967f26b9fceb049351f92?rik=2nxeV0%2bo2I2mcA&riu=http%3a%2f%2ff1h2o.com%2fimg%2fimage.php%3fimgname%3dimg%2fphotos%2f225%2f1%2fAP7J8508-f1h2o.jpg%26size%3dthumbnail&ehk=CnPQGe2bSAYZ8yVNA4Xn0Yxa316SXw9tXYp%2bMIkBaII%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw&r=0
FUJIMO
04-18-2022, 03:54 PM
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=457259&d=1580077612
willabee
04-18-2022, 04:05 PM
Great picture …. All three have that special "this is fun” grin on their face. I would loved to have been the proverbial "fly on the wall" during that little gathering. Don't know who that is holding court? Maybe taken at Bristol?
FUJIMO
04-18-2022, 06:40 PM
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=225440&d=1192220048
FUJIMO
04-18-2022, 06:55 PM
...carl kiekhaefer's lake x airstrip...https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=453928&d=1575431538
Mark75H
04-18-2022, 08:15 PM
I thought above cav plate exhaust wasn't used most places the boats would have had UIM class numbers on them
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=225440&d=1192220048
willabee
04-19-2022, 07:33 AM
I thought above cav plate exhaust wasn't used most places the boats would have had UIM class numbers on them
You thought right! This is a picture of Wilson running a cowbell at Havasu 1970. Prior to the Havasu race, Pruett ran this same boat at the 1970 Paris 6 Hour with a Twister. That's why you see the "ON" on the cowbell powered boat.
FYI ..... I cropped that photo from another some years ago when we were looking for a photo of a cowbell
FUJIMO
04-19-2022, 10:13 AM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CRbyXiCWoAAu777.jpg:large
FUJIMO
04-19-2022, 10:19 AM
...Mercury Twister Tll - Jim Merten - 1973 - 136.381 M.P.H...https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYJpev0WMAMfUJD.jpg:large
FUJIMO
04-19-2022, 06:36 PM
https://anxieteze.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/1908061_10152683551662744_2193197784540300504_n.jpg?w=1200&h=
FUJIMO
04-20-2022, 08:08 PM
https://www.floridamemory.com/fpc/commerce/c015132.jpg
FUJIMO
04-22-2022, 09:00 AM
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/58/2f/2e/582f2e8991c7d033c66a6f4c3eaca927.jpg
Lake X Kid
04-22-2022, 10:59 AM
Racebird E1 Series.
https://i2.wp.com/nauticafulltime.com.ar/fulltime/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/02-9.jpg
https://i0.wp.com/nauticafulltime.com.ar/fulltime/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/01-8.jpg
Lake X Kid
04-22-2022, 11:05 AM
https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.somoselectricos.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F04%2FRaceBird-barco-campeonato-electrico_E1-Series.jpg&f=1&nofb=1
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