Facts about Evinrude/Johnson racing outboards made my OMC

[lars strom]

An old video from Paris 6 Hours 1972..I think it is..The video text says 1970 but I see Evinrude V4 Super Strangler & Johnson Stinger GP in the race.
My first Paris 6 hour experience was 1973.
Here is a link to that..https://svera.se/blogg/paris-6-hours/my-first-paris-6-hours-1973-was-a-disaster/



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re9WU_Sjlic

[lars strom]

And the average cost of gasoline was 31 cents a gallon..!!


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505229&d=1653413460

[lars strom]

$0.31 in 1965 had the same purchasing power as $2.77 in 2022

[John Schubert]

Lars,

The 1970 video of the Paris 6 hr is actually a mix of 1970 & 1972. The yellow Molinari with the Hohnson V-4 was driven by Sanders & Posey for the win. The 42 Molinari was Renato & Wilson finishing 2nd. The high rider number 14 was Hill & myself. There were a good number of Hi riders & plain V-4's, but there were quite a few Scotti's with Super Stranglers & Stinger GT's. The Scottis n& the Super Strangler/Stinger GT's were not until 1972. It was a combination of 1970 & 1972 plus maybe some 1971, but I didn't see my boat # 16 which we lead into the 5th hour only to blow up.

[lars strom]

Lars,

The 1970 video of the Paris 6 hr is actually a mix of 1970 & 1972. The yellow Molinari with the Hohnson V-4 was driven by Sanders & Posey for the win. The 42 Molinari was Renato & Wilson finishing 2nd. The high rider number 14 was Hill & myself. There were a good number of Hi riders & plain V-4's, but there were quite a few Scotti's with Super Stranglers & Stinger GT's. The Scottis n& the Super Strangler/Stinger GT's were not until 1972. It was a combination of 1970 & 1972 plus maybe some 1971, but I didn't see my boat # 16 which we lead into the 5th hour only to blow up.

Thanks John,

Yes I see..you are correct. Its a mix of 1970 & 1972..Maybe some 1971 also.
This is for sure Jimbo's #15 ON boat in Paris 1970 from the video. (First picture). The second is from OMC, Belgium before the race.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505242&d=1653490715

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505243&d=1504452503

[John Schubert]

Yes, saw that but didn't comment. Ron Hill & I were also testing in Brugge, actually there is a clip somewhere with me making "Jack LEEK" fly bys. Hated doing that there as there was always considerable Lift. Jimbo's boat was designed by Jack & built by MacDonald. He was running up near the front but nose dived & per his quote, seemed like he went straight to the bottom.

[Rotary John]

When did OMC start using Pickle forks? I see some in the video with OMC on the back.

[lars strom]

Yes, saw that but didn't comment. Ron Hill & I were also testing in Brugge, actually there is a clip somewhere with me making "Jack LEEK" fly bys. Hated doing that there as there was always considerable Lift. Jimbo's boat was designed by Jack & built by MacDonald. He was running up near the front but nose dived & per his quote, seemed like he went straight to the bottom.

Brugge testing before Paris 1970.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505244&d=1653493861

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505245&d=1653493871

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505246&d=1653493878

[lars strom]

When did OMC start using Pickle forks? I see some in the video with OMC on the back.

I don't have the answer Rotary John..My first Paris was 1973.
This ugly green Cougar was a big time Pickle fork in Paris 1970..but he crashed out pretty bad. Not a good design.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505247&d=1504299434

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505248&d=1653494946

[lars strom]

Ron Hill & I were also testing in Brugge,

Wow..Close call here for the #14 boat on the inside..Looks like contact..
Do you remember this John..??

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505249&d=1653495634

[lars strom]

When did OMC start using Pickle forks? I see some in the video with OMC on the back.

Rotary John,

I watched the video a few times and pretty sure this #34 boat with a Super Strangler V4 is a pickle fork. Then I checked the Entry list for Paris 1972 and boat 34 is Scotti.
This is from 1972 because 1973 Scotti raced a Super Strangler V6 in Paris.


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505250&d=1653497710

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505251&d=1653497720

[lars strom]

Rotary John,

I watched the video a few times and pretty sure this #34 boat with a Super Strangler V4 is a pickle fork. Then I checked the Entry list for Paris 1972 and boat 34 is Scotti.
This is from 1972 because 1973 Scotti raced a Super Strangler V6 in Paris.


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505250&d=1653497710

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505251&d=1653497720


@Rotary John (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=48164)

Well..its not a true Pickle Fork when I look at this picture..Scotti cut out big holes in the front and kept the last part of the nose.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505255&d=1653498777

[John Schubert]

No.
Lars what was my boat number in 1973

[Lake X Kid]

The Molinari driver in Boat# 22 is Giorgio - the younger brother of Renato Molinari (in boat# 25).


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505251&d=1653497720

[lars strom]

No.
Lars what was my boat number in 1973

I have seen the 1973 entry list from Paris 1973 but cant find it. Sorry.
This is more or less everything I have about the 1973 Paris 6 Hours.

https://svera.se/blogg/paris-6-hours/my-first-paris-6-hours-1973-was-a-disaster/

[John Schubert]

I have seen the 1973 entry list from Paris 1973 but cant find it. Sorry.
This is more or less everything I have about the 1973 Paris 6 Hours.

https://svera.se/blogg/paris-6-hours/my-first-paris-6-hours-1973-was-a-disaster/
My bad meant 1972. Lake X kid posted what I needed. This confirms the video is just 1970 & 72

[peterse90]

Interesting (to me). Looking at Lake X Kid`s 1972 Paris line up for class ON, I count 19 OMC`s and 10 Mercs. Seems to me like many independents ran OMC`s, maybe because the Super Stranglers & Johnson GP`s had already been available for awhile vs. the Merc C6-Twister II that was just being introduced (?).

[lars strom]

@peterse90 (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=18955)

Look at the SE class instead and all those Carniti's..:)
The year after 1973..OMC won in Paris with the new V6
BTW..its my Entry list for Paris 1972..:)

[lars strom]

Paris 6 hours 1973 result..(First year for the V6)..
Top four is OMC..

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505363&d=1653578361

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505364&d=1586708689

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505365&d=1605638523

[lars strom]

From my FB group page today.

Thanks to:

Jack Aylsworth (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1027298938/?__cft__[0]=AZUiJqwzV66C4HvYCAH5Ybq7MtKm_q4Dcw3wT9MaqH3n4FOCC1GrxLwOqzrPsBlwMjGV5dP-GvbMS_6-zrItTl5iOAYkUGOIUC6WgbGBE7p21jeeIid1-_IlR89_iD9uZsbmw-G00GC3hct6qFEtp9um4T3sJsmjfNaILvM3okyol60_25JDre8Oqn11z4Q1UOE&__tn__=-UC%2CP-R)


Group expert

The Golden Years - World’s Largest Manufacturer of Outboard Motors.

Many old timers will tell you that the 1960’s were Johnson’s best years. (I would personally add the 1970’s as well.) Johnson continued to lead Evinrude in sales with unit volume per year hovering around the 90,000 mark in the early 1960’s and more than doubling as the years progressed. All bolstered by the growing international markets and commercial motor sales.
Remarkable Growth – Johnson had started the 60’s decade becoming the first outboard brand to hit 2-million in production then pushed that record number to 4-million by 1973. Notably, that remarkable unit growth was accomplished with a very limited model lineup – just 7 models in 1960, growing to 13 models by 1973. Top horsepower increased from 75hp to 135hp.
World’s Largest Producer - While it took 31 years for Johnson to reach the one-million motor mark (1922 to 1953), and leading the industry at that point, it only took 20 years (1953 – 1973) to quadruple that sales number – an indication of just how fast, and large, the outboard market had grown during those years. As it did in 1953 when it hit one-million in sales, Johnson could would continue to hold the title of: World’s Largest Manufacturers of Outboard Motors.
**OMC Was Prospering Overall As Well **– 1966 proved to be a banner year with consolidated net sales of $212.4 million, breaking the $200 million mark for the first time. Sales of outboards, boats, stern drives, Lawn-Boy mowers, Cushman vehicles and snowmobiles all achieved record levels. Some 20 percent of sales were in product lines that did not exist at OMC before the 1960’s decade started.
Photo montage: 1960’s Johnson Catalog Covers

[WaterZebra]

From my FB group page today.

Thanks to:

Jack Aylsworth (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1027298938/?__cft__[0]=AZUiJqwzV66C4HvYCAH5Ybq7MtKm_q4Dcw3wT9MaqH3n4FOCC1GrxLwOqzrPsBlwMjGV5dP-GvbMS_6-zrItTl5iOAYkUGOIUC6WgbGBE7p21jeeIid1-_IlR89_iD9uZsbmw-G00GC3hct6qFEtp9um4T3sJsmjfNaILvM3okyol60_25JDre8Oqn11z4Q1UOE&__tn__=-UC%2CP-R)


Group expert

The Golden Years - World’s Largest Manufacturer of Outboard Motors.

Many old timers will tell you that the 1960’s were Johnson’s best years. (I would personally add the 1970’s as well.) Johnson continued to lead Evinrude in sales with unit volume per year hovering around the 90,000 mark in the early 1960’s and more than doubling as the years progressed. All bolstered by the growing international markets and commercial motor sales.
Remarkable Growth – Johnson had started the 60’s decade becoming the first outboard brand to hit 2-million in production then pushed that record number to 4-million by 1973. Notably, that remarkable unit growth was accomplished with a very limited model lineup – just 7 models in 1960, growing to 13 models by 1973. Top horsepower increased from 75hp to 135hp.
World’s Largest Producer - While it took 31 years for Johnson to reach the one-million motor mark (1922 to 1953), and leading the industry at that point, it only took 20 years (1953 – 1973) to quadruple that sales number – an indication of just how fast, and large, the outboard market had grown during those years. As it did in 1953 when it hit one-million in sales, Johnson could would continue to hold the title of: World’s Largest Manufacturers of Outboard Motors.
**OMC Was Prospering Overall As Well **– 1966 proved to be a banner year with consolidated net sales of $212.4 million, breaking the $200 million mark for the first time. Sales of outboards, boats, stern drives, Lawn-Boy mowers, Cushman vehicles and snowmobiles all achieved record levels. Some 20 percent of sales were in product lines that did not exist at OMC before the 1960’s decade started.
Photo montage: 1960’s Johnson Catalog Covers

Aaah ........the memories of the 60s. I learned to ski behind a Johnson V75. The Golden Meteor 90 was huge (when you are 9 years old). The area where I grew up had a large population of Evinrude fishing motors (15hp or less) but the Johnsons were always the big motors in my local market. Lots of V60 and V75s around. Only the elite could afford the Golden Meteor. Kind of ironic that the 3 cylinder Triumph would end up making 75hp too.

[powerabout]

Aaah ........the memories of the 60s. I learned to ski behind a Johnson V75. The Golden Meteor 90 was huge (when you are 9 years old). The area where I grew up had a large population of Evinrude fishing motors (15hp or less) but the Johnsons were always the big motors in my local market. Lots of V60 and V75s around. Only the elite could afford the Golden Meteor. Kind of ironic that the 3 cylinder Triumph would end of making 75hp too.
The 3 cyl ended up at 150hp, although a bit more capacity

[lars strom]

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https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505386&d=1653663475

[WaterZebra]

Was Scotti the only builder who experimented with air slots?

[WaterZebra]

Mod 50 was THE most underappreciated OPC class that existed. If anything could be salvaged from the BRP / OMC acquisition, surely the 3 cylinder model would somehow survived?

[lars strom]

Was Scotti the only builder who experimented with air slots?

Well..I think Scotti was the only tunnel boat builder in Europe with way different built boats.
Check this one out closely..
This one was getting ready for Paris 1973.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505387&d=1585870681

[WaterZebra]

Were all of OMCs racing engines (Strangler,Stinger,V6, etc) run with 20 inch mid sections? One thing I have noticed in all of the OMC racing threads is that OMC participated using a modest profile (no graphics) on the hulls, not like Mercury did (no "team" stuff). Only time OMC actually touted their racing was in their annual sales catalogs.

[WaterZebra]

I'm looking at the transom and have concluded that if you acquired a Scotti hull and planned on running Merc power, forget it!

[lars strom]

Were all of OMCs racing engines (Strangler,Stinger,V6, etc) run with 20 inch mid sections?.

Not sure why you think so..??

Here is a Stinger GP V6 1975 with 12 inch mid section..
BTW..this engine was also the 1975 UIM ON class World Champion..


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505388&d=1504753648

[lars strom]

The earlier Stinger, Stinger GP and Starflite SS, Super Strangler was 15 inch+..more like 16. (Never 20)

This is the Scotti-Craft painted and in Paris 1973. Scotti standing onboard.

Barry Woods was the US distributor for Scotti-Craft.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505389&d=1653670124

[lars strom]

..One thing I have noticed in all of the OMC racing threads is that OMC participated using a modest profile (no graphics) on the hulls, not like Mercury did (no "team" stuff). Only time OMC actually touted their racing was in their annual sales catalogs.

Not sure where you are looking..
First picture is me 1975..Team Evinrude..the second picture is Cees Van Der Velden 1975..Team Johnson/Johnson Stinger GP V6.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505390&d=1647700494

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505391&d=1605971297

[STEVERINO]

Was Scotti the only builder who experimented with air slots?.No Fred Miles built a tunnel boat with slots he copied Scotty but found it had no advantage the slots were there to reduce lift.

[WaterZebra]

The earlier Stinger, Stinger GP and Starflite SS, Super Strangler was 15 inch+..more like 16. (Never 20)

This is the Scotti-Craft painted and in Paris 1973. Scotti standing onboard.

Barry Woods was the US distributor for Scotti-Craft.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505389&d=1653670124

It must be me? The photo of the ON boat with V6 makes that 15 inch mid look tall..........

[WaterZebra]

Not sure where you are looking..
First picture is me 1975..Team Evinrude..the second picture is Cees Van Der Velden 1975..Team Johnson/Johnson Stinger GP V6.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505390&d=1647700494

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505391&d=1605971297
Team Johnson..........Team Evinrude........yeah I get it. Show me something that had "OMC" on it?

[WaterZebra]

I don't ever recall seeing a Scotti running with Merc power? Woods and Hering had said good bye to the Merc camp and if Barry was the USA portal for Scotti, chances are none were sold intended for Merc power.

[lars strom]

Team Johnson..........Team Evinrude........yeah I get it. Show me something that had "OMC" on it?

Hmm..No..OMC was never promoted in boat racing..same with Brunswick..was never on any Mercury race boats..!!

[lars strom]

I don't ever recall seeing a Scotti running with Merc power? Woods and Hering had said good bye to the Merc camp and if Barry was the USA portal for Scotti, chances are none were sold intended for Merc power.

Well you are way off in the time frame..Scotti dead 1974..Hering left Mercury late 1976.
The last new Scotti-Craft was the one he crashed in Paris 1974..
I have picture of Scotti's crash and you can clearly see Scotti on the concrete wall in Paris.
Very sad picture I am keeping to my self.
I cant remember any Scotti-Craft boats powered by anything else than Evinrude/Johnson.

[lars strom]

More unique and interesting stuff from Paris 6 hours 1976..
Mercury's top driver Bob Hering left Merc for OMC just before the race.
Bob Hering teamed up with Tom Posey and drove the #88 ON Class Johnson RS V6 2 liter/ Molinari in the famous race.
Well..a hole in the boat ended the race early.

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=382190&d=1501461784


@WaterZebra (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=25765)

[lars strom]

Team Johnson..........Team Evinrude........yeah I get it. Show me something that had "OMC" on it?

As I wrote..OMC was never promoted in boat racing..but I got plenty of support/money from the Swedish Evinrude distributor Huzells and you can clearly see Huzells next to my race #1.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505400&d=1653692972

[lars strom]

.No Fred Miles built a tunnel boat with slots he copied Scotty but found it had no advantage the slots were there to reduce lift.

Thanks Steverino..is it correct that David Burgess worked/built Miles Master before he stared his own boat building business..??

[STEVERINO]

Thanks Steverino..is it correct that David Burgess worked/built Miles Master before he stared his own boat building business..?? I first met Dave Burgess in 1969 at Bill Shakepeares boatyard i went to order a new racing boat Bill was away so Dave Burgess took me round Bills workshop he was working on the last wooden cat Bill built.In 1970 Fred Mlles had a motorcycle business and a marine business and asked Dave Burgess if he would work for him building raceboats so in 1970 Dave went to work for Fred Miles around 1974/1975 Dave bought the boatbuilding business off Fred and became burgess boats.

[lars strom]

I first met Dave Burgess in 1969 at Bill Shakepeares boatyard i went to order a new racing boat Bill was away so Dave Burgess took me round Bills workshop he was working on the last wooden cat Bill built.In 1970 Fred Mlles had a motorcycle business and a marine business and asked Dave Burgess if he would work for him building raceboats so in 1970 Dave went to work for Fred Miles around 1974/1975 Dave bought the boatbuilding business off Fred and became burgess boats.

Thanks Steverino great info.

[lars strom]

More OMC F1-V8 engine/power head parts are coming soon..!!

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505411&d=1653698664

[powerabout]

More OMC F1-V8 engine/power head parts are coming soon..!!

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505411&d=1653698664

A but different yet the overall height of the OMC short F1 engine is about the same as the Merc F1

[lars strom]

Very nice..wish it was mine.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505422&d=1653744809

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505424&d=1653744820

[lars strom]

Wow..lots of nice stuff here..

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505437&d=1653758697

[lars strom]

Piston & Rod.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505445&d=1653776536

[lars strom]

Another Swede in the Indy 500 history books..

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[Lake X Kid]

Pride must be flying within the people of Sweden today.

The reports that I read is that, Marcus Ericsson holds former F1 racer Ronnie Peterson in high esteem.
Marcus has done in the past tribute helmets to Ronnie.


https://external-preview.redd.it/757Ds0rVV26X6xCXnPIruD_3-gtpQRiGvD11eLSKuEo.jpg?auto=webp&e7fd3ea0


Ronnie & Marcus.

https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn1.mestmotor.se%2FYTo2OntzOjI6ImlkIjtpOjE1MzQ4MDY7czoxOiJ3IjtpOjEwMjA7czoxOiJoIjtp OjMyMDA7czoxOiJjIjtpOjA7czoxOiJzIjtpOjA7czoxOiJrIjtzOjQwOiI0N2Y0MmU3NmY4OGZhY2NiYWEzMDgzODJlMWQwZWM3 ZWMxYTEzMjA2Ijt9&f=1&nofb=1

[Lake X Kid]

I suspect this in a Swedish publication, and Lars might give us a summary of the article.


https://www.expressen.se/sport/motor/hyllningen-till-ikonen-i-det-klassiska-loppet/


https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ff.cdn-expressen.se%2Fimages%2Ff1%2F65%2Ff16513911b0641d6b0943593551c3399%2F16x9%2F640%4060.jpg&f=1&nofb=1

[Lake X Kid]

Snaking (weaving back and forth) over 220 mph to win, is what makes oval racing at Indy entertaining.

A safe & competitive race - well done lads.



https://youtu.be/lR1GvT9D0dE

[Lake X Kid]

When I see the distant between the side of the rod not touching the piston (the gap length/distance where we see the bearings & pin) to the side of the piston, I have to think this much play/clearance has to do with compensating for engine vibrations & heat expansion.

Or do you need a minimum amount of, rods sliding (back & forth) on the pins to be able to assembly & rebuild the engines.


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505445&d=1653776536

[Lake X Kid]

I just noticed this (and I was there at the Paris 6 Hour in 1973) in the photo.

This deck-side air tunnel on Scotti's boat. The reason for it probably only the late Scotti knows.


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[lars strom]

Well..I think Scotti was the only tunnel boat builder in Europe with way different built boats.
Check this one out closely..
This one was getting ready for Paris 1973.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505387&d=1585870681

@Lake X Kid (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=67246)

Thanks for paying attention..Thats what I meant with look close..He added like a wing when the paint was done.
Scotti did a lot of testing with small rear wings.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505470&d=1653935212

[GENE LANHAM]

Lars---

I have a confession to make---

My FIRST race boat----1953!!!
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[lars strom]

Lars---

I have a confession to make---

My FIRST race boat----1953!!!
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Wow..first thanks for posting here @GENE LANHAM (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=18929)
Second..1953 was a great year..the Corvette was born...also a future OMC boy/racer in Sweden..:)

I guess its the #26 boat and it looks like Johnson 25HP??
Help me out..

[lars strom]

I suspect this in a Swedish publication, and Lars might give us a summary of the article.


https://www.expressen.se/sport/motor/hyllningen-till-ikonen-i-det-klassiska-loppet/


https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ff.cdn-expressen.se%2Fimages%2Ff1%2F65%2Ff16513911b0641d6b0943593551c3399%2F16x9%2F640%4060.jpg&f=1&nofb=1

Thanks..yes the link is about Marcus before the race..
Enormous following in Swedish media after the victory.

This is in my opinion one of the better ones..

INDYCAR, North America’s premier open-wheel racing series and host of the iconic Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, visits the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. In honor of the occasion, NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver Marcus Ericsson, winner of the 106th edition of the Indy 500, rings the Opening Bell.

https://www.nasdaq.com/videos/indycar-rings-the-nasdaq-stock-market-opening-bell

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505545&d=1654102959
(https://www.nasdaq.com/videos/indycar-rings-the-nasdaq-stock-market-opening-bell)

[lars strom]

Chip Ganassi Racing (https://www.facebook.com/ChipGanassiRacingTeams/?__cft__[0]=AZWWDaaQZflMQXpfluKpzbVZGu4hNJFPkz6S7uagI08nYLJR0UXlTbrBr0abw6SqQpuBZ1mDP0moVfFwyJPV64k6CrZOpG1s989 fUzhYgxvlhkYeSZeoF-fMclnMwxITPyuWcZgT8ST5SJ_czHSnv0HJoVlJbdBjWSx60ScOEFlO3iT4HzypyeF8jX6S9Z7gw3c&__tn__=-UC*F)

Congratulations again to Marcus Ericsson and the entire Chip Ganassi Racing team.

106th Indianapolis 500 Champions!

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[lars strom]

Coolest table ever?


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505554&d=1654176271

[GENE LANHAM]

Wow..first thanks for posting here @GENE LANHAM (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=18929)
Second..1953 was a great year..the Corvette was born...also a future OMC boy/racer in Sweden..:)

I guess its the #26 boat and it looks like Johnson 25HP??
Help me out..


In 1951 my dad bought a NEW 25 Johnson-- no controls--Tiller operated---

On the 13' fishing boat---it was FAST!! 31--32 MPH

There was this great race in Miami--The GOLD COAST MARATHON--

My dad agreed--I should race it---------

[Bob V]

In 1951 my dad bought a NEW 25 Johnson-- no controls--Tiller operated---

On the 13' fishing boat---it was FAST!! 31--32 MPH

There was this great race in Miami--The GOLD COAST MARATHON--

My dad agreed--I should race it---------

That 25 Johnson is where it all began. And as the saying goes...."The rest is history." Well done...!! :thumbsup:

[lars strom]

Fountain 10 Meter with 2 X Evinrude V8 300XP 3.6 liter loopers.
Model year 1985

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505573&d=1654204382

[lars strom]

The Lake Race starts soon..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/taa/1.5/16/1f603.png
https://lakerace.com/

https://cmrconstruction.com/motorsports/ (https://lakerace.com/?fbclid=IwAR1IbQi_4K-GacKiijy8kxfOZCEhaYytwwDJHOWrZklAxfpVRwLlEwnyhII)

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505575&d=1654216637

[lars strom]

In 1951 my dad bought a NEW 25 Johnson-- no controls--Tiller operated---

On the 13' fishing boat---it was FAST!! 31--32 MPH

There was this great race in Miami--The GOLD COAST MARATHON--

My dad agreed--I should race it---------

Thanks

Now we know how your great racing career started.
Some more info about the Johnson 25HP

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505582&d=1654261669

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505583&d=1654261682

[lars strom]

@GENE LANHAM (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=18929)

This is the 1951 edition/model year.

1951 was the first "modern" 25hp, had full shifting and remote tank. That basic design evolved over the years to the 30, 35, and 40 which stayed in the line up through 1976
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[WaterZebra]

Anybody recognize who she is?

[doug7488]

Looks like Betty Page?

[Rotary John]

1951 was the first "modern" 25hp, had full shifting and remote tank. That basic design evolved over the years to the 30, 35, and 40 which stayed in the line up through 1976


The 40 HP had a second order reverse whirl resonance that caused the flywheel to gyrate by 1/2". If you ever watched one with a strobe, it would scare the hell out of you. As much as it moved, we could run the engine a peak resonance for hours on end and never fail the crank. Another useless peace of info about OMC. We called them the Flying 40 internally.
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[WaterZebra]

Yep!!!

[lars strom]

In 1951 my dad bought a NEW 25 Johnson-- no controls--Tiller operated---

On the 13' fishing boat---it was FAST!! 31--32 MPH

There was this great race in Miami--The GOLD COAST MARATHON--

My dad agreed--I should race it---------

@GENE LANHAM (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=18929)

Now to a very interesting question..:)
How did you finish in your first race with the Johnson 25HP powered boat.??
Looks like your boat # 26 was much smaller than the other ones with same power..

PS. I took this picture of you in Tavares, Florida 2016

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505596&d=1654282259

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[lars strom]

Bill & Guido’s Excellent Adventure


Before heading to Macon Val de Saone in France to join Team Abu Dhabi for the opening round of the 2022 UIM F1H2O World Championship Guido Cappellini took time out to catch up with an old friend on Lake Como.

https://powerboatracingworld.com/bill-guidos-excellent-adventure/?fbclid=IwAR0H2ZgheFwUe1HvwyJVbjLuMLJ4AXxkciKjTXI_4qJ_CnuDF_iYeI6SXE0


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505600&d=1654283362
(https://powerboatracingworld.com/bill-guidos-excellent-adventure/?fbclid=IwAR0H2ZgheFwUe1HvwyJVbjLuMLJ4AXxkciKjTXI_4qJ_CnuDF_iYeI6SXE0)

[Lake X Kid]

In 1951 my dad bought a NEW 25 Johnson-- no controls--Tiller operated---

On the 13' fishing boat---it was FAST!! 31--32 MPH

There was this great race in Miami--The GOLD COAST MARATHON--

My dad agreed--I should race it---------

My thrill adventures on the water as a youth, started with a 20 HP motor (I will not mention the brand).

And I still can go back in memories, and recall those past fond feelings of freedom & speed on the water.

[lars strom]

Lars Strom (https://www.facebook.com/lars.strom.14?__cft__[0]=AZXKGmyKfgUMVb_8SLk1PdD2F7mMWp2Ag7W4LhXI-ERyT6b3M2Su1NVKkCFAHmrDudkEKsy5HoZrPeYC4ku4mjrmmC7XESrPZGiO41LjsKHjNkcVbVDkMGTmSmJ75hkAYyt5x58N_X-QKIOxVBBCXhB5G_EDr7MOLSpFjZcrhuYKu9eSeQllA9fdsnaOCnmcWNU&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R) is at Lake of the Ozarks (https://www.facebook.com/Lake-of-the-Ozarks-105735584929210/?__cft__[0]=AZXKGmyKfgUMVb_8SLk1PdD2F7mMWp2Ag7W4LhXI-ERyT6b3M2Su1NVKkCFAHmrDudkEKsy5HoZrPeYC4ku4mjrmmC7XESrPZGiO41LjsKHjNkcVbVDkMGTmSmJ75hkAYyt5x58N_X-QKIOxVBBCXhB5G_EDr7MOLSpFjZcrhuYKu9eSeQllA9fdsnaOCnmcWNU&__tn__=kC%2CP-R) with Carina Strom (https://www.facebook.com/carina.strom.5473?__cft__[0]=AZUbbN4YpTlEtXb2HGa9K5ztCnT-phCdnrUmkiY0SGiN1HQMLcMwrF0hjaAMVQKoah_VjFqAWHVFDT5LxP96aYPJoVN7PV4oPM06LKRot7pgzpd2jCKnqAbgL3ZhtUz4 saHW4sRV8Tge2wZv5IbXOX5TFCLCQFl5Nyt7BfBi0mGyHw&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R) and Tim Seebold (https://www.facebook.com/tim.seebold.7?__cft__[0]=AZUbbN4YpTlEtXb2HGa9K5ztCnT-phCdnrUmkiY0SGiN1HQMLcMwrF0hjaAMVQKoah_VjFqAWHVFDT5LxP96aYPJoVN7PV4oPM06LKRot7pgzpd2jCKnqAbgL3ZhtUz4 saHW4sRV8Tge2wZv5IbXOX5TFCLCQFl5Nyt7BfBi0mGyHw&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R).



Wow..Tim Seebold’s brand new F1 two-seater is very cool.
Powered by the Merc 360APX

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505603&d=1654308612

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[lars strom]

HaaHaa..Tim "forced me" to go for a picture..how can you refuse..!!..:)
Tim is such a great friend and working so hard to promote his F1 series.:cheers:

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[Lake X Kid]

Lars who is the builder of the 2 Seater?


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[lars strom]

Lars who is the builder of the 2 Seater?




Funny you asked..because I asked Tim the same question yesterday and the only answer he gave me was.. overseas..and than a smile..:)

[Lake X Kid]

https://www.berkeleysquarebarbarian.com/2018/10/08/powerboat-wyboston/#comments


http://ngktorque.com/its-a-family-affair/#.Ypu2H9QrJkr


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[lars strom]

The SuperStock class at the Lake Race was pretty interesting.
# 3 “Steele” a 2007 Skater 30 won. I think they where out of Florida.
Congratulations..:cheers:

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[WaterZebra]

Funny you asked..because I asked Tim the same question yesterday and the only answer he gave me was.. overseas..and than a smile..:)

My guess would be DAC or whatever builder Scott Gilman uses...........

[lars strom]

My guess would be DAC or whatever builder Scott Gilman uses...........


Well.. DAC racing boats are built by Guido Cappellini.

Very high tech expensive boats.
I don’t think Tim spent that much money

[WaterZebra]

Funny you asked..because I asked Tim the same question yesterday and the only answer he gave me was.. overseas..and than a smile..:)


I'm pretty much convinced that there are no OPC hull builders left in North America. Hoffman and Pugh? Maybe. The APBA red tape to become a certified capsule builder became the death warrant for OPC hull builders in their garages and shops.

[lars strom]

Jack Aylsworth
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1027298938/?__cft__[0]=AZUzP8ibbtumiCWRgFPhS0pyaQ-R-Xa7TCU1njJ-wiL2Kyu_4tJSFqUWQ3c45INjd-uRNXBA-M73ZgYUJMYsjNvB4TAjzdo3HYZVkMianMz5gRH7RJjUmip6c3dZrRmDTNM7l8x2LxQaagn3-uQE6g7b2FxRMblGILT5F97DAKosIhLb6kJz94cMxHipjCjQmrs&__tn__=-UC*F)Group expert

Styling Directed The Evinrude & Johnson Branding

Various critics of OMC have suggested that having two brands based on the exact same outboards (except for styling) must have been a costly headache - and an impediment to success. Actually, it was a major marketplace advantage and well worth the effort. What’s surprising, however, is that OMC corporate made little or no effort to manage, or direct, Evinrude’s and Johnson’s brand positioning at the division level – except for styling. Each brand’s marketing department was left to execute their marketing as they saw fit. Ads, catalogs, POP, etc. were seldom, if ever, reviewed by OMC corporate management, except for legal compliance (trademarks, etc.).

Two Brands / Twice the Volume

Through most of the 1940’s into the 1990’s, the two brands sold nearly the same yearly volume – with Johnson usually ahead. Having multiple OMC dealers in most communities – without too much dealer complaint – was key to doubling sales volume. Through most of those years, the two brands produced a combined 50% + overall market share. The two brand strategy obviously worked quite well.

OMC’s Sexier Brand

The obvious difference in the two brands was their color and styling. Evinrude’s styling, which was executed by renowned industrial designer Brooks Stevens from the 1940’s forward was clearly more stylish, generally with more appliques. Evinrude marketing took that cue from the beginning and positioned their outboards as sexier and more upscale - with a suggestion of higher performance - under the slogan ‘First in Outboards’. Johnson followed a more conservative path with less flashy styling and carved out a “dependable workhorse” image under the slogan ‘First in Dependability’.

Brand Loyalty Reigned

Notably, Evinrude and Johnson owners were typically devoted fans and brand loyal, not wanting to admit these two outboards were virtually the same. Or, that they were – heaven forbid – built on the same assembly lines. It wasn’t unusual for an Evinrude owner to insist that he would “never evero wn a Johnson” – and visa versa.

Internal Competition
If you asked Johnson sales who their main competition was, the answer was Evinrude - and Evinrude sales would say Johnson. For most of OMC’s early history little attention was paid to Mercury. There wasn’t much respect or concern – at least from sales and marketing.
Photo montage: 1960’s Johnson & Evinrude catalog covers.


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[GENE LANHAM]

@GENE LANHAM (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=18929)

Now to a very interesting question..:)
How did you finish in your first race with the Johnson 25HP powered boat.??
Looks like your boat # 26 was much smaller than the other ones with same power



There were 253 boats that started--my class included the MERC KG-9

for sure I was not in the 'winners' circle--NEARLY 70 YEARS AGO!!

Each finisher received a merchandise prize--

I won a fishing rod and reel--

Presented by the one and only---GAR WOOD!!

[Bob V]

There were 253 boats that started--my class included the MERC KG-9

for sure I was not in the 'winners' circle--NEARLY 70 YEARS AGO!!

Each finisher received a merchandise prize--

I won a fishing rod and reel--

Presented by the one and only---GAR WOOD!!

In your very first race you won a rod and reel....now we know why you got "hooked" on powerboat racing. I still marvel over your making the front page in the sports section of the New York Times. That's HUGE...!!

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[lars strom]

Paris 6 hours video..says 1968 but I think it is 1969.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POEkV6D0OWI

[lars strom]

Stockholm GP 1968..

Not many people know this but in 1968 a 6 Hour boat race was run downtown Stockholm, Sweden.
3 hours on Saturday & 3 Hours on Sunday.

The overall winner was boat # 34. A Molinari and a young Renato was the driver.
Yes, that´s him on top of the Merc... (media picture)
Second place was Carlo Rasini also Italy.

There was four British drivers in the race.
#33 John May
#35 W. Shakespeare
#63 Wilfred Gregory
#64 Don Ross

Two German drivers
#45 Wolfgang Ludwig
#61 Karl Pafel

One from Austria.. but he was important..
#59 Dieter Schulze

Plenty of Scandinavian drivers.
The race was a great success and was run many times more years later.
Exactly 10 years later..(1978)..a young Swedish driver was the overall winner..:)





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[Bob V]

Stockholm GP 1968..

Not many people know this but in 1968 a 6 Hour boat race was run downtown Stockholm, Sweden.
3 hours on Saturday & 3 Hours on Sunday.

The overall winner was boat # 34. A Molinari and a young Renato was the driver.
Yes, that´s him on top of the Merc... (media picture)
Second place was Carlo Rasini also Italy.

There was four British drivers in the race.
#33 John May
#35 W. Shakespeare
#63 Wilfred Gregory
#64 Don Ross

Two German drivers
#45 Wolfgang Ludwig
#61 Karl Pafel

One from Austria.. but he was important..
#59 Dieter Schulze

Plenty of Scandinavian drivers.
The race was a great success and was run many times more years later.
Exactly 10 years later..(1978)..a young Swedish driver was the overall winner..:)

Probably that guy that resembled Rod Stewart...:thumbsup:

[lars strom]

#30 is Ulf Backman fishing from his UIM ON class race boat..!!

He purchased the Molinari brand new 1969. Evinrude/Linco Sweden supplied him with the UIM ON class Evinrude SS V4 race engine.
Ulf was a good driver..(commecial airline pilot for SAS)
The problem started when Ulf did not get the power-trim and updated stuff for his SS V4 in time for the races.
He contacted a Swedish boating magazine and told them he was using his race boat for fishing instead..
The #30 boat ended up at the front page of the Swedish boating magazine..:)

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505687&d=1654529260

[WaterZebra]

Jack Aylsworth
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1027298938/?__cft__[0]=AZUzP8ibbtumiCWRgFPhS0pyaQ-R-Xa7TCU1njJ-wiL2Kyu_4tJSFqUWQ3c45INjd-uRNXBA-M73ZgYUJMYsjNvB4TAjzdo3HYZVkMianMz5gRH7RJjUmip6c3dZrRmDTNM7l8x2LxQaagn3-uQE6g7b2FxRMblGILT5F97DAKosIhLb6kJz94cMxHipjCjQmrs&__tn__=-UC*F)Group expert

Styling Directed The Evinrude & Johnson Branding

Various critics of OMC have suggested that having two brands based on the exact same outboards (except for styling) must have been a costly headache - and an impediment to success. Actually, it was a major marketplace advantage and well worth the effort. What’s surprising, however, is that OMC corporate made little or no effort to manage, or direct, Evinrude’s and Johnson’s brand positioning at the division level – except for styling. Each brand’s marketing department was left to execute their marketing as they saw fit. Ads, catalogs, POP, etc. were seldom, if ever, reviewed by OMC corporate management, except for legal compliance (trademarks, etc.).

Two Brands / Twice the Volume

Through most of the 1940’s into the 1990’s, the two brands sold nearly the same yearly volume – with Johnson usually ahead. Having multiple OMC dealers in most communities – without too much dealer complaint – was key to doubling sales volume. Through most of those years, the two brands produced a combined 50% + overall market share. The two brand strategy obviously worked quite well.

OMC’s Sexier Brand

The obvious difference in the two brands was their color and styling. Evinrude’s styling, which was executed by renowned industrial designer Brooks Stevens from the 1940’s forward was clearly more stylish, generally with more appliques. Evinrude marketing took that cue from the beginning and positioned their outboards as sexier and more upscale - with a suggestion of higher performance - under the slogan ‘First in Outboards’. Johnson followed a more conservative path with less flashy styling and carved out a “dependable workhorse” image under the slogan ‘First in Dependability’.

Brand Loyalty Reigned

Notably, Evinrude and Johnson owners were typically devoted fans and brand loyal, not wanting to admit these two outboards were virtually the same. Or, that they were – heaven forbid – built on the same assembly lines. It wasn’t unusual for an Evinrude owner to insist that he would “never evero wn a Johnson” – and visa versa.

Internal Competition
If you asked Johnson sales who their main competition was, the answer was Evinrude - and Evinrude sales would say Johnson. For most of OMC’s early history little attention was paid to Mercury. There wasn’t much respect or concern – at least from sales and marketing.
Photo montage: 1960’s Johnson & Evinrude catalog covers.


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505632&d=1654450535
Sounds to me like OMC Corporate was just a business unit (Boeing term). Business units tend to focus on sharp pencils and shareholder value, which is why Boeing is in the mess they are in today. Programs (Boeing term) like Evinrude and Johnson units had a certain degree of autonomous operation unless the money situation got really sideways. Maybe there was a point in history where one brand should have been chosen? I think that policy (Evinrude) was kind of implied with the BRP acquisition. At that point, it was too late?

[WaterZebra]

Sounds to me like OMC Corporate was just a business unit (Boeing term). Business units tend to focus on sharp pencils and shareholder value, which is why Boeing is in the mess they are in today. Programs (Boeing term) like Evinrude and Johnson units had a certain degree of autonomous operation unless the money situation got really sideways. Maybe there was a point in history where one brand should have been chosen? I think that policy (Evinrude) was kind of implied with the BRP acquisition. At that point, it was too late?


Does anybody know who the female model was on the cover of the 1969 Evinrude sales brochure? At the ripe old age of 14 I had a hopeless crush on her. Who was she? Hometown? She would probably be a grandmother today? It would be 45 years later I would see a girl in a drive thru coffee stand who closely resembled her. https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505632&d=1654450535

[lars strom]

I have asked Jack and are letting you know when he answers me.

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[lars strom]

@WaterZebra (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=25765)

Here is the answer..

Jack Aylsworth (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1027298938/?__cft__[0]=AZU16gOOh4GywcZA6win10Q68i1gGivSBZjDWlj0vOLAGd1lUu5KnKGWp-Rsh902MaBsfNX3vjbeGT6CBVSdA18krliabyQUbh_GPQTs3oYbuDTG7KQycrlGX8XIlw7gabcmwQ9aQi78CG3RAhUdmIO_U8j65x QPHZelrtttOcExgwrYwjjIVtdwJYmA8L9uFOo&__tn__=R]-R)Group expert

Lars Strom (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1020429044/?__cft__[0]=AZU16gOOh4GywcZA6win10Q68i1gGivSBZjDWlj0vOLAGd1lUu5KnKGWp-Rsh902MaBsfNX3vjbeGT6CBVSdA18krliabyQUbh_GPQTs3oYbuDTG7KQycrlGX8XIlw7gabcmwQ9aQi78CG3RAhUdmIO_U8j65x QPHZelrtttOcExgwrYwjjIVtdwJYmA8L9uFOo&__tn__=R]-R)
Just another gorgeous model we were forced to work with. https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tdc/1.5/16/1f60e.png

[lars strom]

Big Twins..!!..:)



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[lars strom]

https://issuu.com/liquidnirvana/docs/1955---evinrude-outboards

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505730&d=1654637429
(https://issuu.com/liquidnirvana/docs/1955---evinrude-outboards)

[lars strom]

The things you find unpacking boxes..

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505731&d=1654645044

[lars strom]

Jack Aylsworth (https://www.facebook.com/jack.aylsworth.9?__tn__=-UC*F)

OMC advertising "down under"..Censored versions..:)

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505756&d=1654709041

[lars strom]

Big Twins..!!..:)



https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505729&d=1654633956

Jack Aylsworth (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1027298938/?__cft__[0]=AZVQiRiD2aegz0VT1EtyCtQhj6Wc4SXPNbZn-ZiCtV1U3lUXsGuM9hwy9ypDnPlOCnTeRbdKw-RYQOjVLOf8XJJ-GrdUzK3-iDzmwkqQHUMeu-4VBGQhMVSUZgXB0xCA3Y_XlXeHKtoJ8vRCh-WHevCHtqIg6X7C1cj4cAOIT6aojNVvj9iL3Wo1EXIx8DewRgA&__tn__=R]-R)
Group expert

Go to etsy.com (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0WieV_1wQy5VsI249o2cAP6gKx64rN7ZcyrvyxAozuRr6rXrs0Xl tRihI&h=AT1eNhXK06UpXbJQ8tgARurY66PcYuUA0OAEpjuxYsFPomA2Dc2_5P-oXut3otw0n2tngI2iVyl7_15G6P5lVYyDG1IP2lbh0VeL5op0Ol5yCY7YgR26JaAab5p8De_tRw&__tn__=R]-R&c[0]=AT2oXhOPmWgXf4NYylW6MK-0sxFQnpefvIsXWvp8HBPgCwwoZR-CePlvXLSjGYDpkH9CfWvS-zu-0sFh3hgdC-TPdzjgRAAR0KiyOoMzejuzbz4DuAhqvfpEHQxtd8PefM3axs4iiXJFOdDXoQiBVX_yWw8KLtLwEAOu3gbUAuHXejEXYIyYDkJiaL 6RG_uDqddg-FTxw9l3aeZs2Fg) - search Evinrude Signs - this sign is for sale.
Note: it's not a sign that Evinrude made, but a photoshop creation by the seller.

[lars strom]

#29 Angelo Vassena. Great person/friend and boat racer.
Racing sticker from 1976
https://svera.se/blogg/one-of-the-powerboat-worlds-greatest-racer-ever-left-us-today/


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[powerabout]

Jack Aylsworth (https://www.facebook.com/jack.aylsworth.9?__tn__=-UC*F)

OMC advertising "down under"..Censored versions..:)

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505756&d=1654709041

for Americans viewers.."you cant stand the truth ( view)"

[lars strom]

Nice
Thanks Scott.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=505992&d=1654871736

[lars strom]

Jack Aylsworth (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1027298938/?__cft__[0]=AZW4QrtYb6SZji06g-kdSbP2gdqUM7FOg_-0SBSzZGf2cjKYs4fExSCj9QiJw7iMUqYrAL0fP7pkdz5OhOmaaY0b0Den0HQlsv0Pg70oQlby7Rn-vNMZco-ZnkddKpnnyykyHJhJqhBRv6TvDCo5jX1rUCKxZRf9coQRVWm43Lz0uEJXrAYHBbzMaY3YAfHqDu8&__tn__=-UC*F)



Ralph Evinrude Test Center Gets A New Life

What was previously the Ralph Evinrude Test Center in Stuart, Florida will be the $80 million Atlantic Point Yacht Club & Marina. When complete in August of 2023, Atlantic Point will offer boaters multiple services on this 7.9-acre property. The marina will include 105 boat slips capable of handling vessels up to 160 ft and three buildings including: a 109,000 square-foot dry rack storage facility with a capacity of 456 boats up to 50 feet; a 6,510 sq. ft. single-story restaurant and bar; a two-story shipstore building containing the dockmaster’s office, a fitness center and a VIP lounge, all with expansive views of the Intrercoastal Waterway and downtown Stuart. (The property was purchased from BRP in 2020.)
Note that the artist’s rendering of the shipstore shows that the Ralph Evinrude memorial monument will be retained. The restaurant will ‘*reportedly’ *have a Test Center theme with photos, memorabilia, videos of the test boat drivers.
The OMC Test Center opened in 1966 as the saltwater testing location for Evinrude, Johnson and OMC Stern Drive products. Following Ralph Evinrude’s death the test center was renamed in his honor.

Photos: Upper left -1988 Johnson 2-page ad featuring endurance testing at Stuart. (Durability and dependability were at the heart of Johnson’s brand position.) Upper right – property currently under construction. Lower – artist’s renderings of new buildings.

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[lars strom]

Bristol, UK yesterday.

The 50 year anniversary party.

Mr. Bill and Jonathan Jones is sitting down..Tim Seebold is standing up.
I raced Bristol/Embassy GP in the UIM OE/F3 class many times..Did not like the race course at all..but fun to watch as a spectator..:)

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[lars strom]

A few more picture from Bristol yesterday.

Thanks Fred Emeny.



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[lars strom]

My racing memories from Bristol-Embassy GP

First time was 1977. My brand new black #40 UIM OE/F3 class Molinari/VP-Konig was extremely fast but lots of technical issues in my first race with Konig power.
Dieter Konig was a fun great man to work with.
First is Entry list Bristol 1977.

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[lars strom]

Steve Krone (https://www.facebook.com/steve.krone.7?__cft__[0]=AZU7tyT7Fl04M8ol2_fgDWJCBmB3gU3byrEaSht91mmo65mzl1hXkdhjpzdYsgO_vaqEkRpBJ88bNkiZg5i3HDgQp_G4utA78fV pFd6D-thPxVE1tP31IzTpHBFvVnnYq77WdqwYtuLQpZZ8oUipGt0FPt5803ZEL5JZNd2MuPToMA&__tn__=-UC*F)

Shout Out to the Southern Outlaw Drag-boat Association. They put on an amazing event this past weekend at "The Shootout On Lake Dora" in Tavares, Florida. We met new friends and got to catch with old friends.
Hopefully we will see everyone again in July.

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[John Schubert]

This is for Fuji who posted a picture of the 1951 Mechanix Illustrated magazine cover of one of the jumping boats at Cypress Gardens . This is me at the canal near the OMC Stuart test station with Hal Kelley's first designed & built tunnel. He sold plans for it. Stock 135 Evinrude. Photographer asked that I do more then 2 of the wave jumps. I refused, was afraid that I would stuff.

[lars strom]

This is for Fuji who posted a picture of the 1951 Mechanix Illustrated magazine cover of one of the jumping boats at Cypress Gardens . This is me at the canal near the OMC Stuart test station with Hal Kelley's first designed & built tunnel. He sold plans for it. Stock 135 Evinrude. Photographer asked that I do more then 2 of the wave jumps. I refused, was afraid that I would stuff.

Full size pictures.
Thanks John


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[lars strom]

From the FB page..
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We all know about the first and only Evinrude-Johnson F1-V8 3.5 Liter 2 stroke looper engine from OMC. This powerful, (still fastest in the world) race engine was used all over the world from early 1981 to late 1989.
What we don't know are all the drivers around the world who had the honor to race this beauty.
I am starting with the first five in Brodenbach, Germany in June 1981. (First ever F1-V8 race)
Please enter names as a comment and I will move the names up here later.
(Please..only drivers in a race..not private testing)
Roger Jenkins, Renato Molinari, Tom Percival, Bob Spalding, Cees Van Der Velden. (First five)

Jimbo McConnell, Barry Woods, Mark Rotharmel, Bob Hering, Mark Croslyn, Gene Thibodaux, Art Kennedy, John Nichols, Ben Robertson, François Salabert, Rick Frost, Gerard Barthélemy, Kicco Vidoli, Randy Pierson, Pete Nydahl, Lillo Colombo, Luigi Valdano, Francois Salabert, Jarno Hakkinen, Arthur Mostert, Lars Strom, Bertil Wik, Michael Werner, Saverio Roberto, Nicola Mora, Guido Caimi, Johnnie Sanders, Fabrizio Bocca, Tom Posey, Andy Bullen, Bill Marshall, Rob Woods, Allan Nimmo, Stefano Signoretti, Luigi Baggioli, Tom Henderson, Larry Everett, Duanne Wight, Ken Stevenson, Bob Wartinger..
..many more drivers is coming..

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[lars strom]

Off Topic..!!..:)

Carina is ready for Thursday afternoon Zumba..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t55/1.5/16/1f44d.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/taa/1.5/16/1f603.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.png

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[WaterZebra]

This is for Fuji who posted a picture of the 1951 Mechanix Illustrated magazine cover of one of the jumping boats at Cypress Gardens . This is me at the canal near the OMC Stuart test station with Hal Kelley's first designed & built tunnel. He sold plans for it. Stock 135 Evinrude. Photographer asked that I do more then 2 of the wave jumps. I refused, was afraid that I would stuff.

Where did Kelley get the baseline lofting from? A Scotti hull? I seriously doubt this was designed from scratch.

[John Schubert]

Where did Kelley get the baseline lofting from? A Scotti hull? I seriously doubt this was designed from scratch.
I have no idea, but having been close friends with Hal he was very ingenious. He did have a propensity to measure boats first before drawing & lofting them . His famous Airborne came after seeing & caught measuring the first Sid-Craft Hornet while we were all in a diner after a race in Lock Haven, including the rest of the family. He was the first to do an “S” bottom with his Ben Hur design. He designed & built the first off & sold the plans & initial write up to Mechanix Illustrated, owned by Fawcett publications where a relative of his was employed.

This tunnel was nothing at all similar to a Scotti as it was tunnel was considerably deeper.

[WaterZebra]

I have no idea, but having been close friends with Hal he was very ingenious. He did have a propensity to measure boats first before drawing & lofting them . His famous Airborne came after seeing & caught measuring the first Sid-Craft Hornet while we were all in a diner after a race in Lock Haven, including the rest of the family. He was the first to do an “S” bottom with his Ben Hur design. He designed & built the first off & sold the plans & initial write up to Mechanix Illustrated, owned by Fawcett publications where a relative of his was employed.

This tunnel was nothing at all similar to a Scotti as it was tunnel was considerably deeper.

I was always impressed with builders who could take a measurement here and there and then come up with progressive frame profiles, stringer placement, etc.

[Vulture27]

It's mathematics

[John Schubert]

Well, surprised no Stock Outboard racer from the 50's era. The Airbourne was 1954, see picture attached. The one that was based on the Sid-Craft Hornet was the Jinx. The picture that I'm attaching was taken after the 1954 season E
We went together on Hal's trailer, we did. n't have one carrying my Jacoby on the roof of my dad's Hudson. I placed 4th in BSH, age 15, Hal didn't qualify for BU.. We started 16 boats in the final. Dave Kough of Hawthorne, NJ won the first heat, I was passing him to the first turn at the start only to almost blowing over, but saved it. Finished 6th that heat & 3rd the final heat. Two weeks prior at the divisionals I won & set a 5 mile competition record. The trophies were some of Hal's & mine for our career to date, I had only be racing 2 years. Notice the trailer with "Paint a player" ad. That was part of Fawcett publications.

[Jimboat]

Hal Kelly was a great boat designer. Here's his first tunnel 'AquaRod', from Mechanix Illustrated March 1971. Is that you driving too, John?

[John Schubert]

Hal Kelly was a great boat designer. Here's his first tunnel 'AquaRod', from Mechanix Illustrated March 1971. Is that you driving too, John?
You must be kidding!!! See the Chrysler on the transom!!!!

no, NOT me

[lars strom]

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Good Grief…….. Look what you find going through a tote box!! Not sure when they were worn last……. A long time ago!! https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tab/1.5/16/1f923.png

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[WaterZebra]

Hal Kelly was a great boat designer. Here's his first tunnel 'AquaRod', from Mechanix Illustrated March 1971. Is that you driving too, John?

What was the difference between the AquaROD and AquaRACER?

[WaterZebra]

Gotta laugh at these! Nobody wears "short" shorts anymore. Pretty much knee length baggy stuff (NBA).

[WaterZebra]

I'd be more afraid of selling the plans to John Q Public and they try to duplicate what's in the photo!

[Jimboat]

What was the difference between the AquaROD and AquaRACER?
AquaRod is 16ft long with 30" tunnel. AquaRacer is 17ft-8" long with 44" tunnel.

[2us70]

I saw a couple of those raced in SJ class. They were not very competitive. I don't recall who ran them however.

[WaterZebra]

Kinda big for SJ back in the day. The ROD might have done better but the RACER is too big.

[lars strom]

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Good Grief…….. Look what you find going through a tote box!! Not sure when they were worn last……. A long time ago!! https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tab/1.5/16/1f923.png

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The funny thing……. I never wore these in the Pits or anywhere around the Races. In fact, they may not have ever been worn.

[lars strom]

From the FB page..
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We all know about the first and only Evinrude-Johnson F1-V8 3.5 Liter 2 stroke looper engine from OMC. This powerful, (still fastest in the world) race engine was used all over the world from early 1981 to late 1989.
What we don't know are all the drivers around the world who had the honor to race this beauty.
I am starting with the first five in Brodenbach, Germany in June 1981. (First ever F1-V8 race)
Please enter names as a comment and I will move the names up here later.
(Please..only drivers in a race..not private testing)
Roger Jenkins, Renato Molinari, Tom Percival, Bob Spalding, Cees Van Der Velden. (First five)



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So far 58 F1-V8 drivers..Pretty sure there is a few more I cant think of right now..

Jimbo McConnell, Barry Woods, Mark Rotharmel, Bob Hering, Mark Croslyn, Gene Thibodaux, Art Kennedy, John Nichols, Ben Robertson, Rick Frost, Gerard Barthélemy, Kicco Vidoli, Randy Pierson, Pete Nydahl, Lillo Colombo, Luigi Valdano, Francois Salabert, Jarno Hakkinen, Arthur Mostert, Lars Strom, Bertil Wik, Michael Werner, Saverio Roberto, Nicola Mora, Guido Caïmi, Johnnie Sanders, Fabrizio Bocca, Tom Posey, Andy Bullen, Bill Marshall, Rob Woods, Allan Nimmo, Stefano Signoretti, Luigi Baggioli, Tom Henderson, Larry Everett, Duanne Wight, Ken Stevenson, Bob Wartinger, Peter Lindenberg, Ron Ackerman, Allen Garbrecht, Darrell Beaulier, Fred Steinberg, Mark Wilson, Rick Hoffman, Buck Thornton, Bob Larson, Dave Packer, Don Jenkinson, John Provich, Scott Deware, Homer Green..

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[2us70]

Homer Greene! I never knew he ran in F1. When I first met Homer he was running a Raveau with a 40hp Mercury. One of the "good guys".

[lars strom]

John Provich.

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[lars strom]

Interesting..

Entry list Three Rivers Regatta 1983. Lots of boats and sponsors.
Back then I used my nickname Lasse..The two pictures are the #8 Aspen/Burgess in Pittsburgh 1983.

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[lars strom]

I have not seen my dad Roland (picture) in three years. Travel restrictions etc to Sweden..but in two weeks we are landing in Stockholm and my first stop is to see my dad..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4d/1.5/16/1f1f8_1f1ea.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4d/1.5/16/1f1f8_1f1ea.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.png
Happy Father's Day

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[lars strom]

Brian Hunt (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100017053723712/?__cft__[0]=AZWDCllfRaK54qNxjIE01n65FRFu8LoHkxXxgs-wMtdOdhB_N76sCo8hBkgqJvm9PFOfQdqtzdTGJxOBsuVvThqtG_dEA5S-2WxajFjt4eY3gCBP-dW4yhCDlHQNK1noQtz8yBYghG-eaHxrAn10MBlFIxWQ9xNqoHk6brx9Jg5QnWOoWr_by4qKugINTeLuyYM&__tn__=-UC%2CP-R)

I'm late to the game finding this FaceBook page, love ALL the memories. I'll add this pic of my Dad since it's Father's Day. He's known as a Merc man I'd say, but his last full seasons racing were in this Broughton/OMC rig. I believe this was taken at the Jacksonville Outboard Club course, '79? Great Page, looking forward to adding some more pics down the road.

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[lars strom]

Matt Bucknell (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100015321222914/?__cft__[0]=AZUVp7pqGkmYkzvBnmLbMmjeuQGmE7lMgsIBm6RveWAnATGGdBLAlyeipVFXDKXErBQ-YvSzxy-VINWBlTVZGbcpv974Wxlm8dboiBI3-ILmNlJ75NuRT2_WnxZiFuTvT567IObeRYmbQZ5Rk4gk763ObkwWXZsWC1EO3tSN4f-53u1AHZIzvuJgKv5Od3t3sNk&__tn__=-UC*F)

Witchy Woman is ready for water…

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[sharpeye Mike]

Well now! what do we have here Lars?

[lars strom]

Matt Bucknell (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100015321222914/?__cft__[0]=AZUVp7pqGkmYkzvBnmLbMmjeuQGmE7lMgsIBm6RveWAnATGGdBLAlyeipVFXDKXErBQ-YvSzxy-VINWBlTVZGbcpv974Wxlm8dboiBI3-ILmNlJ75NuRT2_WnxZiFuTvT567IObeRYmbQZ5Rk4gk763ObkwWXZsWC1EO3tSN4f-53u1AHZIzvuJgKv5Od3t3sNk&__tn__=-UC*F)

Witchy Woman is ready for water…

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My guess is you ask about this sharpeye Mike



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OMC 3.0 Liter carb motor, Yamaha electronics, 16” taylor mid with tuner/adapter plate work and an overall cleanup

[lars strom]

UIM F-3 world championship race in Martinique, December 1987.
Boats, drivers, and the omnipresent Ziggy!

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[lars strom]

Brian Hervat (https://www.facebook.com/brian.hervat?__cft__[0]=AZX4vufV35SqleYv5R9s_eSAszuD-f8IDbr3zNC-B3AIQMQeTdQif0oX-vBPEFCPxagMGMAwScO6EJSINUioS8MM_EkBCDjDYkWoyP9bMN76K0dB62Dajnjow-rg_IeC1C90WwQhN2PdK7NXXNVkflHD&__tn__=-UC%2CP-R)
Evinrude - Johnson outboards. Facts, history, racing and OMC.


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[WaterZebra]

Only pic I have ever seen with Frost actually smiling?

[lars strom]

Only pic I have ever seen with Frost actually smiling?

Well..its not Frost next to the "not so dressed girl"..:)..not sure who it is.

This is Rick Frost..

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[lars strom]

Boats & Boots party at MarineMax, Missouri.
Great time and dinner at Encore.
Thanks MarineMax.

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[lars strom]

#16 Andy Bullen I think 1988.
Great sponsor.

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[WaterZebra]

Well..its not Frost next to the "not so dressed girl"..:)..not sure who it is.

This is Rick Frost..

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Had me going there for a moment because I was at 1985 Sacramento F1 race as was Frost? So the people sitting on his F3 boat didn't add up.

[lars strom]

Rick Frost 1985. Not sure where this is from..
Looks like Pittsburgh.
Velden boat with Johnson V8 6 inch mid section.

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[lars strom]

Rouen 24 Hours 2007

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[Amberjack1234]

I wonder what happened to the statue of Ralph evinrude. Used to kiss his feet every time I went up there.

[lars strom]

@Amberjack1234 (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=249100)

Its still there..

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[lars strom]

Only pic I have ever seen with Frost actually smiling?

Its Jan De Wreng smiling next to the "not so dressed girl" at the Martinique week in December 1987

[lars strom]

Johnson V4 model year 1976.
Picture credit: Unknown.

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[oldschoolltv]

Not sure if I posted this one of my dad.
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[Amberjack1234]

@Amberjack1234 (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=249100)

Its still there..

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Looks kind of lonely. Lotta history on the property. I wonder what happened to the old yacht Chanticleer. My parents used to enjoy going up to Frances Langford’s restaurant in Jensen Beach

[Amberjack1234]

Get real you know mercury will never admit to that being the real Formula One

[Rotary John]

b
Looks kind of lonely. Lotta history on the property. I wonder what happened to the old yacht Chanticleer. My parents used to enjoy going up to Frances Langford’s restaurant in Jensen Beach
Francis Langford sold the Chanticleer shortly after Ralph died. Her restaurant has also been sold.

[lars strom]

Cees van der Velden in his new carbon fiber hull. This is from 1988 and the US Formula 1 series.
OMC made a special downsized 3.5 liter to 3 liter V8 to..Plenty of Merc drivers..
So this was the Real Formula 1..I am getting to the entry list from 1988 soon.. Amberjack1234


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[lars strom]

Midsummer “Lake of the Ozarks” style..❤️:cheers:

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[Amberjack1234]

UOTE=lars strom;3348787]Midsummer “Lake of the Ozarks” style..❤️����������
I haven’t been there in a long time. Been banned from going to Missouri since about 1976. Still got my picture in the post office
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[Amberjack1234]

Or maybe it was 1977 I can’t really remember all I know is my in-laws who are not my ex outlaws thought I had too much fun at the dam. Never invited back

[lars strom]

@Amberjack1234 (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=249100)

We love Lake of the Ozarks..been here every summer since 1993.

[lars strom]

Some of the 1988 US Formula One drivers.


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[lars strom]

Cees van der Velden in his new carbon fiber hull. This is from 1988 and the US Formula 1 series.
OMC made a special downsized 3.5 liter to 3 liter V8 to..Plenty of Merc drivers..
So this was the Real Formula 1..I am getting to the entry list from 1988 soon.. @Amberjack1234 (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=249100)


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Cees did have some engine issues with his new lightweight carbon fiber hull.

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[Amberjack1234]

Too poor to pay attention
Cees did have some engine issues with his new lightweight carbon fiber hull.
Vandervelden was a character. Met him at a couple of races over here when he was hanging around with Gary Peacock. He always had a pouch full of diamonds with him. Claims he just ran a little radio store in Amsterdam. Don’t believe it for a minute. But that was a long time ago.
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[Amberjack1234]

Never more than a local racer
Some of the 1988 US Formula One drivers.
Never made it in the formula . Ran my old Al Martin hullWhich was basically a 17 foot copy of the Mollinari with a T3 on it

Mostly in South Florida local races. Went to Eufaula Alabama a couple of times mostly second third and fourth. Marine Stadium in Miami was my home course used to race there regularly and could hold my own with most anybody there. Got involved after 76 with the marathon racers club running the grand national inboard boats. That was up until about 1982. Sold the boat to Ben Borden and Tom Chandler continue to drive it for him with some success. We never could beat the Duff daiily. But then neither could a lot of people. My friend Richard Berg from California and the marshals from speed marine and Callie went home a lot of times shaking their heads about the equipment that the dailies were running. They just stomped The living daylights out of everybody in the Grand national class. Had a lot of fun for five or six years with those boys. Mr. Doug Janish are used to build my engines. God bless DougWithout him we never could’ve done it.

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[Lake X Kid]

Francis Langford sold the Chanticleer shortly after Ralph died. Her restaurant has also been sold.

Did Ralph have a waterfront home on the north side of Biscayne Bay?

A long long time ago, I was on a water taxi (I believe) and a woman pointed at a magnificent house saying, that was the house of the guy who owns OMC.

[lars strom]

Micke Frodé 1978

This Adidas Offshore Cat Z-4 was built by Micke and was powered by a Evinrude V6 200HP 1977 and an Evinrude V6 235HP 1978.

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[Lake X Kid]

This must be one of the perks for being an OMC guy.
Now, I understand why the late Bob Spalding went over to OMC power, for the extra incentive — OMC Women.


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[lars strom]

This must be one of the perks for being an OMC guy.
Now, I understand why the late Bob Spalding went over to OMC power, for the extra incentive — OMC Women.


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Well..I think the girls came to OMC because of the charming OMC drivers..and Bob Spalding was one of them..
Francios Salabert was by far number one.
Even the swede got some attention..!!..:)

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[WaterZebra]

I gotta ask! Is that the same girl in the ad and also sitting on Rick's boat?

[lars strom]

@WaterZebra (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=25765)

Sorry, I don't know. My brother Lennart raced in Martinique late 1987 but he was focused on racing.. :)
PS..Top less are very common overseas..no one cares.

[Amberjack1234]

Big jugs
@WaterZebra (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=25765)

Sorry, I don't know. My brother Lennart raced in Martinique late 1987 but he was focused on racing.. :)
PS..Top less is very common overseas..no one cares.
The girls came to OMC because we had big jugs. Not like those skinny little pistons in the black Towers of power.

[lars strom]

Big jugs
The girls came to OMC because we had big jugs. Not like those skinny little pistons in the black Towers of power.

Jimbo supporter..:)

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[lars strom]

More Jimbo supporters..!!

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[Amberjack1234]

Some guys have all the luck
Jimbo supporter..:)
I had good luck with OMC for a year and a half. Also was in Johnson dealership for about nine years. But never had anything like this happened to me.
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[Amberjack1234]

Course I never got to travel to Europe to race or South Africa. Closest thing I came to South Alabama.Had some wild times at the Holiday Inn in Eufaula Alabama. Maybe the truckstop in Belle Glade when we raised out there

[lars strom]

Course I never got to travel to Europe to race or South Africa. Closest thing I came to South Alabama.Had some wild times at the Holiday Inn in Eufaula Alabama. Maybe the truckstop in Belle Glade when we raised out there

First..thanks for your post Amberjack.
On the other hand it was boat racers like you who made boat racing a great sport back then..
Sadly..It is not much boat racing left today..

[Amberjack1234]

First..thanks for your post Amberjack.
On the other hand it was boat racers like you who made boat racing a great sport back then..
Sadly..It is not much boat racing left today..
Sadly you’re right it is probably a good thing We are too old to do it anymore. I just hope always old farts enjoy our memories. Course then that’s what all timers does to you does to you makes you remember some timers are out The rest of it

[Amberjack1234]

If I ever learn how to talk to this stupid iPhone maybe I can get a complete thought out at once. I’m just happy to be able to communicate with all The old boat racers on these websites best regards to all young and old

[lars strom]

I prefer using a laptop here at S&F.
In my opinion much easier.

[lars strom]

Windermere Jetty Museum

(https://www.facebook.com/windermerejetty/?__cft__[0]=AZVVRRZXib9VHDbxn3xXSEnHIfnLjmHys4E6M058IXKshJVbgi9PcRQb2-ESN05zUFR2Xzf4cU_24AlXbMtHncLmUiElvBX088whMIAzvIA-4mEa-tjy-3FR2JYCV8Giol3NwHaA0JSjE7DE-0X3AF45&__tn__=-UK-R)
Today’s #CollectionObjectOfTheWeek (https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/collectionobjectoftheweek?__eep__=6&__gid__=2043017495976607&__cft__[0]=AZVVRRZXib9VHDbxn3xXSEnHIfnLjmHys4E6M058IXKshJVbgi9PcRQb2-ESN05zUFR2Xzf4cU_24AlXbMtHncLmUiElvBX088whMIAzvIA-4mEa-tjy-3FR2JYCV8Giol3NwHaA0JSjE7DE-0X3AF45&__tn__=*NK-R) is the only catamaran on display at the museum, Trimite.
Trimite is generously loaned to the museum from a private collection.

A catamaran is a boat with two hulls. They have been used for thousands of years by the indigenous peoples of Oceania and can often be seen today in use as car ferries.

Trimite was built in 1982 for speed and, only a year later, Rick Frost set a world record in it. He reached the incredible speed of 144.16mph (232kph), which was the fastest a boat had ever been in this class.

It is named after Trimite Paints, who were Frost’s main sponsor for several years. We are very grateful to Rick Frost for his generous loan of Trimite so that it can be admired on the museum’s Wall of Speed.

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[lars strom]

David Burgess built at least three more sister boats for the 1983 F1 season. Andy Bullen #16, Roger Jenkins #9 and me #8 raced them.

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[Amberjack1234]

Windermere Jetty Museum

(https://www.facebook.com/windermerejetty/?__cft__[0]=AZVVRRZXib9VHDbxn3xXSEnHIfnLjmHys4E6M058IXKshJVbgi9PcRQb2-ESN05zUFR2Xzf4cU_24AlXbMtHncLmUiElvBX088whMIAzvIA-4mEa-tjy-3FR2JYCV8Giol3NwHaA0JSjE7DE-0X3AF45&__tn__=-UK-R)
Today’s #CollectionObjectOfTheWeek (https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/collectionobjectoftheweek?__eep__=6&__gid__=2043017495976607&__cft__[0]=AZVVRRZXib9VHDbxn3xXSEnHIfnLjmHys4E6M058IXKshJVbgi9PcRQb2-ESN05zUFR2Xzf4cU_24AlXbMtHncLmUiElvBX088whMIAzvIA-4mEa-tjy-3FR2JYCV8Giol3NwHaA0JSjE7DE-0X3AF45&__tn__=*NK-R) is the only catamaran on display at the museum, Trimite.
Trimite is generously loaned to the museum from a private collection.

A catamaran is a boat with two hulls. They have been used for thousands of years by the indigenous peoples of Oceania and can often be seen today in use as car ferries.

Trimite was built in 1982 for speed and, only a year later, Rick Frost set a world record in it. He reached the incredible speed of 144.16mph (232kph), which was the fastest a boat had ever been in this class.

It is named after Trimite Paints, who were Frost’s main sponsor for several years. We are very grateful to Rick Frost for his generous loan of Trimite so that it can be admired on the museum’s Wall of Speed.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=506668&d=1656509448Burgess Howell or Lee craft? Obviously a V-8 and what a piece of equipment. I think something like that would’ve scared me to death. Just a localRazor gets to enjoy talking to you guys were really involved in the fabulous aspects of tunnel boat racing.

[lars strom]

Burgess Howell or Lee craft? Obviously a V-8 and what a piece of equipment. I think something like that would’ve scared me to death. Just a localRazor gets to enjoy talking to you guys were really involved in the fabulous aspects of tunnel boat racing.

Its a Burgess boat and this is a sister boat Jimbo McConnell was driving in the USA 1984.

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[Amberjack1234]

My bad they are Burgess Hulls Reply before I put my brain in gear but anyway what a piece of equipment and to think this thing was before capsule boats get 148 semi mile an hour you really get the wind in your face. What a feeling

[WaterZebra]

Burgess Howell or Lee craft? Obviously a V-8 and what a piece of equipment. I think something like that would’ve scared me to death. Just a localRazor gets to enjoy talking to you guys were really involved in the fabulous aspects of tunnel boat racing.

The fastest EVER in F1 racing was set by Ben Robertson at 147 mph.

[Amberjack1234]

The fastest EVER in F1 racing was set by Ben Robertson at 147 mph.
Again I’m Not readingThe MPh Correctly. I had a chance to meet in a race against A very young Benny Robertson in the Miami Marine Stadium and the nationals it was either 72 or 73 they have been 74 I can’t remember when I had my little Molinero with the blue stripe twister. I think I ran Mid back Of the front runners like him and Thorton And Reggie. That was the old U class What is now SST 100. Back down the boat speeds were probably in the high 90s. What a great time!!

[lars strom]

Average speed over a lap..!!


"Benny Robertson´s record setting 141 MPH qualifying lap in his #57 SE/Johnson F1-V8 put him on the pole"

https://svera.se/blogg/benny-robertsons-record-setting-141-mph-qualifying-lap-in-his-57-se-johnson-f1-v8-put-him-on-the-pole/


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[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

You can see on the black & white picture Rick Frost used the 1984 front design boat cowling during the record run 1983.


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[lars strom]

144.16 MPH..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t27/1.5/16/1f600.png..but I am pretty sure the sister boat #8 was faster..!!

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[Amberjack1234]

144.16 MPH..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t27/1.5/16/1f600.png..but I am pretty sure the sister boat #8 was faster..!!

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Pretty damn fast for a competition record.That is the thing About tunnel boats they will go around A corner as fast as your right side of your body will let them. I used to wear the Flak jacket under my lifeline VestIn the one hour marathonsIn the one hour marathons to keep from looking black and blue

[lars strom]

#35 Barry Woods in his Velden/Evinrude 3.5 liter V8 looper with fuel injection on a 6 inch mid section.
Before and after the F1-V8 race in Toledo, Ohio 1986.

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[Rotary John]

Looks like he barrel rolled it and lost the complete rt. sponson.

[lars strom]

Brian Hervat (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1375996392/?__cft__[0]=AZWehlDTIT2ATbb-hPZDcgBYa9bdJGXCzT9QWu5gk7ttb1owsbNzgMJGTiS5Z2B9sC1pEWFYHnzl1MC7EBho9U1MYXIVLAYKdzQhvSNw5OK4Yozy3SRr k4P6FmUq1qYrs61VlaRhI2YQuwxvMehA8Xpn7_Yy9F_iarw1p8w9xBlyJwQlORuhLPiuHSXiXhMpmQI&__tn__=R]-R) Photo of Barry Woods accident in Toledo.

Tiffany Woods (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1593975950/?__cft__[0]=AZWehlDTIT2ATbb-hPZDcgBYa9bdJGXCzT9QWu5gk7ttb1owsbNzgMJGTiS5Z2B9sC1pEWFYHnzl1MC7EBho9U1MYXIVLAYKdzQhvSNw5OK4Yozy3SRr k4P6FmUq1qYrs61VlaRhI2YQuwxvMehA8Xpn7_Yy9F_iarw1p8w9xBlyJwQlORuhLPiuHSXiXhMpmQI&__tn__=R]-R) I’m amazed that he’s still alive after all of these “incidents”.

[lars strom]

Barry..

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[lars strom]

144.16 MPH..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t27/1.5/16/1f600.png..but I am pretty sure the sister boat #8 was faster..!!

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#8 Burgess..same year..:smiletest:

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[WaterZebra]

The development of safety cell cockpits speaks for itself. Barry's crashes look awful but other than bruises, no major harm done. Ironically, after years of flying private jets, Barry would suffer a stroke while doing a preflight check. Another miracle is that Barry did not get airborne before his stroke. Jimbo McConnell's stuffing in Sacramento would have turned out entirely different if his boat had a safety cell cockpit? Bob Spalding (Burgess) and Velden / Mostert (Velden) were the first V8's to run at Sacramento with cells. That's what made Jimbo's accident bittersweet. I think 1985 was the last time F1 was run without mandated safety cells.

[lars strom]

Our trip to Sweden for the summer started today.
Checked in at the hotel and the flight leaves early tomorrow morning.
Did find a Texas Roadhouse a few miles from the hotel so we are heading there for dinner.
:cheers:

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[lars strom]

Finally Delta’s nonstop flight to Stockholm has arrived at the gate in New York.

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[lars strom]

We have arrived in Stockholm after a long flight.
Got this picture from a friend of mine.

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[lars strom]

#55 Kay Marshall in her Burgess OMC UIM F-3

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[lars strom]

UIM SZ Class Velden/Johnson V6

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[WaterZebra]

UIM SZ Class Velden/Johnson V6

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The only American class we had for 20 inch production V6s was Mod VP. Sure, you could run in Champ, Mod U or Formula 150 but had no chance of beating anyone using racing gear cases.

[lars strom]

Nice but no more info.

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[lars strom]

Very COOL.. but no more info.

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[lars strom]

(https://www.facebook.com/lars.strom.14?__cft__[0]=AZVZyzwuQbfFuYZCflPQcoc_chIERdL_0ND7-LnS8mpuY65A_2dGN4UiWFdGBe0UONxq9AIe-Q1UzLW5jGCHB_7zdhQkpLgCEDoPJsZxu-NtO0L5Go69g_frJMc_hFOz6QpUNPhDnMIUIOQaHTC3TfSe9KiTK4OSKFOANgkEz3wsSv0TJH2ois9nFC3VXSQbotA&__tn__=%3C%2CP-R)
Lars Strom (https://www.facebook.com/lars.strom.14?__cft__[0]=AZVZyzwuQbfFuYZCflPQcoc_chIERdL_0ND7-LnS8mpuY65A_2dGN4UiWFdGBe0UONxq9AIe-Q1UzLW5jGCHB_7zdhQkpLgCEDoPJsZxu-NtO0L5Go69g_frJMc_hFOz6QpUNPhDnMIUIOQaHTC3TfSe9KiTK4OSKFOANgkEz3wsSv0TJH2ois9nFC3VXSQbotA&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R) is with Carina Strom (https://www.facebook.com/carina.strom.5473?__cft__[0]=AZVZyzwuQbfFuYZCflPQcoc_chIERdL_0ND7-LnS8mpuY65A_2dGN4UiWFdGBe0UONxq9AIe-Q1UzLW5jGCHB_7zdhQkpLgCEDoPJsZxu-NtO0L5Go69g_frJMc_hFOz6QpUNPhDnMIUIOQaHTC3TfSe9KiTK4OSKFOANgkEz3wsSv0TJH2ois9nFC3VXSQbotA&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R) at The Old Smokehouse (https://www.facebook.com/oldsmokehouse.smedsudden/?__cft__[0]=AZVZyzwuQbfFuYZCflPQcoc_chIERdL_0ND7-LnS8mpuY65A_2dGN4UiWFdGBe0UONxq9AIe-Q1UzLW5jGCHB_7zdhQkpLgCEDoPJsZxu-NtO0L5Go69g_frJMc_hFOz6QpUNPhDnMIUIOQaHTC3TfSe9KiTK4OSKFOANgkEz3wsSv0TJH2ois9nFC3VXSQbotA&__tn__=kC%2CP-R).

Nacka (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nacka/107966149223877?__cft__[0]=AZVZyzwuQbfFuYZCflPQcoc_chIERdL_0ND7-LnS8mpuY65A_2dGN4UiWFdGBe0UONxq9AIe-Q1UzLW5jGCHB_7zdhQkpLgCEDoPJsZxu-NtO0L5Go69g_frJMc_hFOz6QpUNPhDnMIUIOQaHTC3TfSe9KiTK4OSKFOANgkEz3wsSv0TJH2ois9nFC3VXSQbotA&__tn__=%2CP-R), Sweden

https://theoldsmokehouse.se/

My "old boating stomping ground" is pretty fancy today.
Took Carina to the Old Smokehouse for lunch. A beautiful new restaurant with boating access in Lännerstasundet.

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[lars strom]

Lars Strom (https://www.facebook.com/lars.strom.14?__cft__[0]=AZVbt4xLlcwhhmf-O-X8V9xiy0D-gZC7FEe5ZoH5XyAUeixEiH6wjaX6Mf9NVcWSRLhUN9lysuZyDaM8IGtE6KAAZUVp5D_7BR3ysKXZI-Bk5Qf1ORe-2yaF8_pOn46M4ErhReYlIeQaeE4ZXAPXTLwzAIDR1F_sIun3ZmMrho7-cHSAsgTGdezHNl0ZNXrDj_0&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R) is with Carina Strom (https://www.facebook.com/carina.strom.5473?__cft__[0]=AZVbt4xLlcwhhmf-O-X8V9xiy0D-gZC7FEe5ZoH5XyAUeixEiH6wjaX6Mf9NVcWSRLhUN9lysuZyDaM8IGtE6KAAZUVp5D_7BR3ysKXZI-Bk5Qf1ORe-2yaF8_pOn46M4ErhReYlIeQaeE4ZXAPXTLwzAIDR1F_sIun3ZmMrho7-cHSAsgTGdezHNl0ZNXrDj_0&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R) at Loopen Marina (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057401111873&__cft__[0]=AZVbt4xLlcwhhmf-O-X8V9xiy0D-gZC7FEe5ZoH5XyAUeixEiH6wjaX6Mf9NVcWSRLhUN9lysuZyDaM8IGtE6KAAZUVp5D_7BR3ysKXZI-Bk5Qf1ORe-2yaF8_pOn46M4ErhReYlIeQaeE4ZXAPXTLwzAIDR1F_sIun3ZmMrho7-cHSAsgTGdezHNl0ZNXrDj_0&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R).

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Another great day in Stockholm.
My old friend Pierre and his Loopen Marin is perfect a sunny afternoon.
We talked memories for hours over a few beers.
So far...the best day..but many more left..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/taa/1.5/16/1f603.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t55/1.5/16/1f44d.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4d/1.5/16/1f1f8_1f1ea.png
Thanks Pierre.

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[lars strom]

OMC Belgium's George Lamy is talking with Charlie Strang. (Both in the center)
Mr. Lamy was in charge of promoting OMC racing in Europe.

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[Amberjack1234]

Looks almost tropical
Lars Strom (https://www.facebook.com/lars.strom.14?__cft__[0]=AZVbt4xLlcwhhmf-O-X8V9xiy0D-gZC7FEe5ZoH5XyAUeixEiH6wjaX6Mf9NVcWSRLhUN9lysuZyDaM8IGtE6KAAZUVp5D_7BR3ysKXZI-Bk5Qf1ORe-2yaF8_pOn46M4ErhReYlIeQaeE4ZXAPXTLwzAIDR1F_sIun3ZmMrho7-cHSAsgTGdezHNl0ZNXrDj_0&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R) is with Carina Strom (https://www.facebook.com/carina.strom.5473?__cft__[0]=AZVbt4xLlcwhhmf-O-X8V9xiy0D-gZC7FEe5ZoH5XyAUeixEiH6wjaX6Mf9NVcWSRLhUN9lysuZyDaM8IGtE6KAAZUVp5D_7BR3ysKXZI-Bk5Qf1ORe-2yaF8_pOn46M4ErhReYlIeQaeE4ZXAPXTLwzAIDR1F_sIun3ZmMrho7-cHSAsgTGdezHNl0ZNXrDj_0&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R) at Loopen Marina (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057401111873&__cft__[0]=AZVbt4xLlcwhhmf-O-X8V9xiy0D-gZC7FEe5ZoH5XyAUeixEiH6wjaX6Mf9NVcWSRLhUN9lysuZyDaM8IGtE6KAAZUVp5D_7BR3ysKXZI-Bk5Qf1ORe-2yaF8_pOn46M4ErhReYlIeQaeE4ZXAPXTLwzAIDR1F_sIun3ZmMrho7-cHSAsgTGdezHNl0ZNXrDj_0&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R).

(https://www.facebook.com/lars.strom.14#)Stockholm (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stockholm-Sweden/106505586052951?__cft__[0]=AZVbt4xLlcwhhmf-O-X8V9xiy0D-gZC7FEe5ZoH5XyAUeixEiH6wjaX6Mf9NVcWSRLhUN9lysuZyDaM8IGtE6KAAZUVp5D_7BR3ysKXZI-Bk5Qf1ORe-2yaF8_pOn46M4ErhReYlIeQaeE4ZXAPXTLwzAIDR1F_sIun3ZmMrho7-cHSAsgTGdezHNl0ZNXrDj_0&__tn__=%2CP-R)



Another great day in Stockholm.
My old friend Pierre and his Loopen Marin is perfect a sunny afternoon.
We talked memories for hours over a few beers.
So far...the best day..but many more left..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/taa/1.5/16/1f603.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t55/1.5/16/1f44d.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4d/1.5/16/1f1f8_1f1ea.png
Thanks Pierre. Looks like you guys are having a great time it looks almost tropical and some of the pictures. Have a great vacation

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[lars strom]

Cool..in many ways..:cool:

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[lars strom]

https://tcpba.org/?fbclid=IwAR1SSYKjlVI7-OVfZrrqf5isdhp2Svr1TVRXvXhGFxVUc6uxvxegDcrAjXI


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[sharpeye Mike]

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=507174&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1657605942Where's the beef?

[lars strom]

Where's the beef?

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No beef..Its a fancy old style Swedish dish..:)

Google translation..!!
Smokehouse "Dalarömacka" - smoked baltic herring from Bexander's smokehouse, baked egg yolk, new potatoes, smoked red onion, pickles, caviar-chicory & apple salad

[lars strom]

Dean Pattemore (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100013158526641/?__cft__[0]=AZVZicIgOKhN9VfqWNDbjg0cmR53_0dBh-DzzzNK1StnJFvI5MbbzUXm3t71vazuS8JPaJ6PZ2kJV8ImSK1Lp6O2hhnBE7oBrhcVB-GkNAq-l-pd9DSCl8XmZZ6blMf05UX1v9Ph2L6WdajAOAay4beLPO-7PIlHB7xEpQTc6yMcjs8GNe-OHodNctand2dJ5-M&__tn__=-UC*F)

My new project!


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[lars strom]

Extremely nice Burgess/Evinrude CC F-3/OE race boat..

I found this picture with help of Jack Ottobrini and asked David Burgess to tell us the story.
Here it is the answer from the famous boat builder today..(July 17-2012)
Thanks David…

Lars,
This is the first time i have seen this. I built it for Tom Ireland of Evinrude North America, I know they ran it a few times with Tim Briggs driving it. It was a problem getting it going so i think they towed it until it was planing then it went quick.
After that it was used as a show boat, and at the Chicago boat show it was shown and put the wind up mercury because at the time OMC and Mercury was racing against each other in OE/F3.
The outfit weighed in at a mere 220 kilos.
David Burgess

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[lars strom]

#12 Barry Woods & Cees van der Velden in Paris 6 Hours 1975.
Velden/Johnson V6 RS 2 liter.

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[Lake X Kid]

Lars in the previous post you mention the Paris 6 Hour. A very prestigious race and venue back in the 60s & 70s.
And many other popular venues are now in Boat Racing's past and not present.

I just watched some the TV coverage of the British Open - the 150th at the Saint Andrews golf course.

And it made me think of Boat Racing's legacy and historical racing sites, and the demise of race courses. Like Bristol, Pittsburgh, Paris, Miami Marine Stadium and others. Where and what city will support Boat Racing annually for decades to come, and become a historical venue where "Past and Present Race Drivers" will go to reminiscence and support boat racing legacy?


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[lars strom]

Of course my first boat ride in Stockholm, Sweden this summer was in a Flipper 640 with an Evinrude Intruder V6 looper 175HP.
Thanks to Per Isacsson

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[intimidatorboats]

That v bottom boat in post 9965 is an Eltro boat The guy i sold it to ,then sold it to tommy Ireland . That boat was built by john Iverson of Eltro race boats built in islip new york . The story you got was just that a story That was one of my race boats. wes werner check with an expert Rich Luhrs

[oldschoolltv]

https://youtu.be/ZoWx9VoVhcY

sweet sound of my looper ��

[lars strom]

That v bottom boat in post 9965 is an Eltro boat The guy i sold it to ,then sold it to tommy Ireland . That boat was built by john Iverson of Eltro race boats built in islip new york . The story you got was just that a story That was one of my race boats. wes werner check with an expert Rich Luhrs

Well..not sure I understand..Post 9965 is Barry Woods & Cees Van Der Velden in Paris 1975.

https://www.screamandfly.com/showthread.php?328105-Facts-about-Evinrude-Johnson-racing-outboards-made-my-OMC&p=3352003#post3352003

[intimidatorboats]

im sorry 9963

[Amberjack1234]

Old looper

https://youtu.be/ZoWx9VoVhcY

sweet sound of my looper ��
Enjoyed the video of your looper in your Stv Engine sounds sweet is it stock or modified and what kind of speed do you see in this rig. My son presently has a 19 action craft with a GT 200 looper on it and we have a blown Vindicator 225 that we are going to try and refurbish sometime next year. Best of everything amberjack

[oldschoolltv]

Stock 225 powerhead, 16 inch Taylor mid section, Low water pickup, with the 28 pitch on it now low 90’s with a 32 et on it 105.

[Amberjack1234]

Stock 225 powerhead, 16 inch Taylor mid section, Low water pickup, with the 28 pitch on it now low 90’s with a 32 et on it 105.
That’s pretty damn sprightly especially With a stocker. But obviously a trick center section is it a custom one or is it a cut down 20”

[oldschoolltv]

Custom Taylor with above water exhaust.
507428

[MercArude]

I have the Eltro in 9963 and looking for info regarding it's history. Sent intmidatorboats a PM...any info you could pass on would be appreciated.

[Amberjack1234]

Custom center section
Custom Taylor with above water exhaust.
507428
I’m seeing and trying to analyze obviously a bobs but the center section evade my analysis or experience I should say. Experience That the smallest center section with lowest center gravity is best. The old Mercury and OMC stuff I’m back in the day is mostly 15” Remember from the early Tunnel boats. Is the gear ratio typical 185or187What is the degree of Rake on the blades. And replaced the factory Mounts with solid mounts. There’s a jack plate on there is it manual or hydraulic. Looks like a really cool professional set up

[lars strom]

...:)

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[lars strom]

...https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=507453&d=1658320660


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[BLisBack!]

Who here would bitch her out for standing on the control cables?:D

[Amberjack1234]

...:)

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Come on Lars that motor doesn’t run anymore and she’s well long and gone. You’re starting to live in the past enjoy the present looked at the future

[lars strom]

Come on Lars that motor doesn’t run anymore and she’s well long and gone. You’re starting to live in the past enjoy the present looked at the future

HaaHaa..this thread is about history..(OMC)..
Here is today's version of the old picture..:)

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[lars strom]

My brother Lennart and me yesterday. We have lots of boat racing experience with OMC.


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[doug7488]

I would say the Blonde is “Stock” &
The Brunette has been “Modified”
I personally go for OEM
:p

[BLisBack!]

Hats off to that salesgirl!:D Obviously didn't sell enough of 'em though:rolleyes: Always been a fan of OMC although I've made improvements to my 2.6XP, starts much faster now :)

https://youtube.com/shorts/v-ig0IzyAEY?feature=share

-BL

[Amberjack1234]

Love the pictures
HaaHaa..this thread is about history..(OMC)..
Here is today's version of the old picture..:)

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All I can say Lars from the previous picture that the old girl had a hell of a plastic surgeon things must go right on well in Sweden about OMC that one of his dad is the old one they don’t make that one anymore either and I buy and sell them every day. God rest bomb Bartier and the Canadiens. They forced me to become a Honda salesman.

[Amberjack1234]

Motorboat motorboat
...That is one bad ass glass door and I’ll tell you that


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[Amberjack1234]

Having trouble talking to my phone again should be one bad glasstron

[lars strom]

Angry V8..!!

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[lars strom]

OMC Belgium's George Lamy is talking with Charlie Strang. (Both in the center)
Mr. Lamy was in charge of promoting OMC racing in Europe.

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Ernst Rusing (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100078851495152/?__cft__[0]=AZWYk9_VVTCyakkYjx_uDdzax5m3cjhfRvbpt5XcLhEmau4Ti3GeDiA2Iae_fRiHaHIcCdBwV1TVHGZG0dsStuYdOPsnyMj8mEC JqXIHW-ox1lMsDK6-uVy_9G-SSp30K8L7nlNiIrczeRMclHoyGOa6FE-e6xnYw2OVGWwP3si4fxLY0rZ0opBf0WzZk57EHhk&__tn__=R]-R)

The other 2 men are from the FIM. On the right Dr. Pichinelli.

[lars strom]

From "down under" today.


Joel Downes (https://www.facebook.com/joel.downes.58?__cft__[0]=AZVh-PGnwy2lWaDR8jhstPzo8lsI92Kd2TaZD_-HBl-cZlZwyhwxKVLIbdnWD35h2vnSWaV5WTa2CjbftST8yHZKtzUivy4NlmxMz0dnWWe7by_V1-9XOepztdWUCTSu1j-nkVlHETIJZXcL3298ivLeNZNqMpBfwELHKpNn7oau1A&__tn__=-UC%2CP-R)

The count down is on…

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[lars strom]

Nice 225hp V6 looper.

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[lars strom]

How Hot is Hot?

Launched in 1983, this Evinrude “hot”, high-performance 150XP V-6 targeted the burgeoning bass boat market and had become a pro bass angler favorite by 1987. At that introduction, the 175 and 150XP – were both 149.4 cubes, **so based on the higher horsepower potential, the advertised 150hp rating “might have been simply a suggestion.” **True or not, the Good Ol’ Bassin’ Boys bought into the extra-performance ‘suggestion’ and the elite bass boats of all brands – including Ranger – began shedding the black beginning in 1984.
Hottest Outboard in Bass Country - Based on the 90-degree, cross-charged block, the 150XP was 2448 cc (149.4 cu. in.) with a full-throttle rang of 4500–5750 RPM. Carburetion was three dual-throat carbs. Performance features included: High performance heads. Enlarged intakes & exhaust. Tuned carbs and exhaust. High-speed Nitro Series gearcase. Optional performance SST props. (The high-performance Johnson V6s were branded the GT150.)

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[BLisBack!]

I called the 1-800# and got a medical equipment company that makes panic buttons for the elderly :D more sadness :rolleyes:

[lars strom]

Eero Wihuri (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/666154484/?__cft__[0]=AZXd1_IjyNl-Q3Iqzfl8Pt123jb5lSWRYI3omuyY6Yh9NES-is_NA-1iQh-O1c9owuPGv71BqG5kULdukHg-Sm91oIKkOoEsHpPHeRQ6ONhrkInm2oWJG7U8Oy3BwhrmDpNrOoL69jlwBoksJhCcd5a76mTtqKSum6BigGmqmusMceE7swf19NA0 QShz-gvZQgc&__tn__=-UC%2CP-R)

Cees Van Der Velden story in Vauhdin Maailma, Finland.
September/1985.

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[lars strom]

Velden Racing 1985 – A mix of F1-V8 boats built by Cees.https://svera.se/blogg/velden-racing-1985-a-mix-of-f1-v8-boats-built-by-cees/

[lars strom]

Southern Maryland Boat Club


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[lars strom]

UIM SE Class friends meeting up again..46 years later..!!


#5 Per Isacsson (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100021993586031/?__cft__[0]=AZU12BW84yk2SOzVV3XtJPgCuaar0ClTiv0Pt1NiXDrzTTnD9L92JOPiS06TaBF-ME--jkkMKhDK8Bxx2B62hzlIplGeWThi0MGLmkFFeZxFNkYhFBFPHOZaQNNIOiLhGkatmzqX_WijP3oodCZyNUTj-gfmmhFyZ9OT2pwErJBbomcwX7XZgoLWgQxorUgqR6Q&__tn__=-]K-R) in his Clerici/Evinrude & #1 Lars Strom (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1020429044/?__cft__[0]=AZU12BW84yk2SOzVV3XtJPgCuaar0ClTiv0Pt1NiXDrzTTnD9L92JOPiS06TaBF-ME--jkkMKhDK8Bxx2B62hzlIplGeWThi0MGLmkFFeZxFNkYhFBFPHOZaQNNIOiLhGkatmzqX_WijP3oodCZyNUTj-gfmmhFyZ9OT2pwErJBbomcwX7XZgoLWgQxorUgqR6Q&__tn__=-]K-R) in his Clerici/Evinrude 1975/76..Third picture is same old racing friends in Stockholm July 2022..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t55/1.5/16/1f44d.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/taa/1.5/16/1f603.png
46 years later..

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[lars strom]

François Salabert is standing next to his F1-V8 Benson & Hedges boat. Not sure who it is in the drivers seat.

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[Lake X Kid]

It is always a nice safety feature, when you can take someone boating and she has her own built-in floating devices.


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[lars strom]

A chilly early Friday morning boating turned out great after a few hours.
We started up driving the car to Eknäs, Ingarö and got onboard my son Richards boat. Roland was the captain and the destination was Sandhamn.
I did a google map and the red circle is the start, blue circle Sandhamn and the yellow line is the way we drove.
Many more pictures in separate posts later..This was a fun, nice boat ride to see friends and the fantastic islands.

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[lars strom]

Sandhamns Värdshus is by far the best restaurant in the Stockholm archipelago.
A very long history..Sandhamns Värdshus opened the doors back in 1672...!!
We did have a great lunch and got the opportunity to met Lars & his wife, they have been the owners of this very popular restaurant since 1979. (First Picture)
Thank you.
https://www.sandhamns-vardshus.se/

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[lars strom]

Lars Strom (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1020429044/?__cft__[0]=AZWP9h7pmlQqmubN8XsFs6x_nafWuq1oR1gHRT0_SkrldJzzxFmUpIIncbVd8Bi8hm9V2ev7lW9Giq3i8inrKzCU_919E9x29dk dFPGk8fBpLiExJ4yQytFhzAjMQyjI_ZHZRuFJZkxyT3psqR2lLS5ZVnoMbZ3fRh18lr4ud8sZVYiJJk97z8PdrdSsUJPD17g&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R) is at Lökholmen, Sandhamn (https://www.facebook.com/L%C3%B6kholmen-Sandhamn-648900011978161/?__cft__[0]=AZWP9h7pmlQqmubN8XsFs6x_nafWuq1oR1gHRT0_SkrldJzzxFmUpIIncbVd8Bi8hm9V2ev7lW9Giq3i8inrKzCU_919E9x29dk dFPGk8fBpLiExJ4yQytFhzAjMQyjI_ZHZRuFJZkxyT3psqR2lLS5ZVnoMbZ3fRh18lr4ud8sZVYiJJk97z8PdrdSsUJPD17g&__tn__=kC%2CP-R).

Did see a few G2 at Sandhamn Friday.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=508231&d=1659277833

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=508232&d=1659277840

[Lake X Kid]

The calming effect of being with family/friends cruising in nature's still waters.


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=508157&d=1659127768