Facts about Evinrude/Johnson racing outboards made my OMC

**lars strom** · 07-31-2021, 09:51 AM

Steve Larkin in his Velden Racing/Johnson Stinger GP V-4 in Tavares, Florida.

**lars strom** · 07-31-2021, 11:12 AM

Use to have one when I was 14 years old in Björknäs, Sweden. Special 5.5 HP engine..(was not legal, you could one have 1HP) but made the ride much more fun..

Well..legal age was 15..so I was illegal X 2..

Husqvarna engine.

**WaterZebra** · 07-31-2021, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by lars strom

Steve Larkin in his Velden Racing/Johnson Stinger GP V-4 in Tavares, Florida.

Mod UJ class?

**lars strom** · 08-01-2021, 10:48 AM

I know for sure it's the UIM ON class..1500cc up to max 2 liter.

**lars strom** · 08-02-2021, 11:50 AM

Sunday boating video from Lake of the Ozarks.

https://rumble.com/vkn4jk-sunday-aft...-boating..html

**Steve Larkin** · 08-02-2021, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by WaterZebra

Mod UJ class?

Yes , I ran UJ and then later the class was changed to Mod 100 , which required a few changes to be legal

**lars strom** · 08-03-2021, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by Steve Larkin

Yes , I ran UJ and then later the class was changed to Mod 100 , which required a few changes to be legal

Thanks Steve, I think this picture is a few years later..
Velden Racing/Johnson Stinger GP V-4 in Tavares, Florida.

**lars strom** · 08-04-2021, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by lars strom

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Pretty incredible 48 years ago..!!

First Company to produce FOUR MILLION OUTBOARDS – History was made in 1973 when Johnson Motors produced their four-millionth outboard – coinciding with the introduction of the 1974 model 135 hp V-4 Sea-Horse which replaced the 125 hp. That year also saw the 115 V4 replace the 100 V4. Commemorating the occasion are Clay Conover (left), and Tom Kalbfus, who was Director Johnson Marketing. Conover who was general manager of the Johnson Division retired later that year.

While it took 31 years for Johnson to reach the one-million motor mark as noted in a previous post (1922 – 1953) and leading the industry at that point, it only took 21 years (1952 – 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 again claim: World’s Largest Manufacturers of Outboard motors.

Jack Aylsworth

First Company to produce FIVE MILLION OUTBOARDS – History was made in 1978 when Johnson Motors produced their five-millionth outboard - coinciding with the introduction of the new 235 hp V-6 Sea-Horse, the world’s most powerful production outboard at that time. That year also saw the introduction of a 150 hp V6 that joined the 200 and 175 in the V6 line-up.
While it took 31 years for Johnson to reach the one-million motor mark as noted in a previous post (1922 – 1953) and leading the industry at that point, it only took 25 years (1953 – 1978) to produce 4 million additional outboards – 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 again claim: World’s Largest Manufacturers of Outboard motors.
The Catalog Cover - WE GOT LETTERS – Typically, you feel blessed if someone says, ”nice catalog cover.” In this case, however, we got dozens of letters. Gorgeous! Beautiful! Fantastic! WOW! Apparently, however, they weren’t referring to the outboard since they also asked: What’s her name? What’s her phone number? Where does she live? Oh well, it was a… ‘nice cover.’

**powerabout** · 08-04-2021, 08:04 PM

Cyprus Gardens Tech 1 ski, I had one from Ricky McCormick, his name was engraved in it, got it when he was in Melbourne skiing in Moomba
wow I am old..

**lars strom** · 08-04-2021, 10:36 PM

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**keith scotton** · 08-05-2021, 07:54 AM

Clay Conover was one of the last of the Johnson Family to work for OMC. He designed the first shiftable gearcase and lots of other things.

**largecar91** · 08-05-2021, 10:52 AM

Will they have water in the lake for Havasu?

**lars strom** · 08-05-2021, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by lars strom

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I think so..Tim Seebold have been there a few times lately. @largecar91

Lake Havasu Classic Outboard Championships. 10.15-17. 2021

https://www.andersontoyotaaz.com/

**STV_Keith** · 08-05-2021, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by largecar91

Will they have water in the lake for Havasu?

Plenty of water. Actually, the lake is sitting near the full point at 448.42' currently, with a full pool value of 450'. It has to be maintained between 445-450', so there is always plenty, but I'll get a picture for you this weekend if you require.

My reservation is already booked for the race. Looking forward to it!