Mercury Through The Years...

**FUJIMO** · 01-08-2016, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by bernie

FUJIMO - One of these days you want to let us all in on the big secret as to who your source of photos is? You must have or be someone on the inside to have access to some of the historic stuff that is probably from the files in the Merc or KAM photo files?

Well Bernie...I just guess you don't remember? You snuck it all out of Mercury for me, when you left. Thanks again.

**bernie** · 01-08-2016, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by FUJIMO

Well Bernie...I just guess you don't remember? You snuck it all out of Mercury for me, when you left. Thanks again.

Well, if I did that was ten years ago already! I don't really remember what I had for breakfast! Give me a couple of really easy simple clues!!! I know JFL is wondering also.

**GENE LANHAM** · 01-08-2016, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by FUJIMO

I would like to recognize 'George Thompson': George had worked for Mr. K since the Mexican Road Race days, and over the years had raced nearly every kind of boat. George rigged this boat, the second 36' Cigarette--up on the 'Ledge'---towed it to KW with a half ton Chevy--it had never been in the water---we finished rigging it in the parking lot--and we won it's first race!!! Thanks George!!!---RIP

I put this up on FB--this for you that never go there

I'd like to thank 'FUJIMO' for putting all this history in one place---we may never know who you are!!!!

**Dave Strong** · 01-08-2016, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by FUJIMO

I have a folder with all the race motors from that year.

Dave

**JFL** · 01-09-2016, 08:14 AM

Technology Under Rear Deck T.U.R.D

**powerabout** · 01-09-2016, 09:05 AM

I still cant believe the dry sump pump isnt integral in the block of the QV4c, other then that all the stuff is pretty cool
PS the 4 valve LS is nice as well

**bernie** · 01-09-2016, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by JFL

Technology Under Rear Deck T.U.R.D

JFL - you are my hero and mentor! See you next month!

**FUJIMO** · 01-09-2016, 10:14 PM

Who is this guy??? JFL perhaps?

**FUJIMO** · 01-09-2016, 10:48 PM

**99fxst99** · 01-09-2016, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by FUJIMO

I can only imagine the rigging and driving anecdotes about this boat and other multi outboard rigs of this day. Anyone have any good stories or details to share?

**JFL** · 01-10-2016, 10:21 AM

Maybe, Maybe not

**bernie** · 01-10-2016, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by JFL

Maybe, Maybe not

Same watch, both pictures! Personally, I think Seven engines are ugly -

**FUJIMO** · 01-10-2016, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by jfl

maybe, maybe not

lol!

**FUJIMO** · 01-10-2016, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by bernie

Same watch, both pictures! Personally, I think Seven engines are ugly -

Bingo on the watch Bernie. Agreed on 7 engine stylist, BUT...Don't know if you have "any" LS engine series experience Bernie, in a car(or boat)...they are incredible performing engines, no matter what generation you choose. There is an infamous Hot Rod Magazine article utilizing a high mileage junk yard, cast iron 5.3 litre, which they turbocharged & dynoed for the article. The article is about 3 years old. The numbers they sustained were unimaginable. When they were finished, and were tearing the motor down, they discovered that what they had actually bought for the test, by mistake, was only a 4.8 litre. Look it up.