Facts about Evinrude/Johnson racing outboards made my OMC

**lars strom** · 01-31-2019, 12:47 PM

An early outboard powered Coronet Explorer was the first outboard powered craft to cross the Atlantic. The trip was made in July 1958, with the
redoutable Jim Wynne at the helm. Power was a pair of Johnson fat fifties.

**lars strom** · 01-31-2019, 01:47 PM

Eric Olson..It also means more fishin' spots per tank and faster to each one...can't buy time...or can you??

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**lars strom** · 01-31-2019, 03:31 PM

Joel Feeger..!!
You remember I told you I have been to your Evinrude dealership in Fort Lauderdale a few times. Here is proof..!!
If I remember right it is 11-12 years ago.
I just of a coincident found the pictures.
Good memories. My dad Roland is in one of the pictures.
Enjoy

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**lars strom** · 02-01-2019, 04:16 AM

**lars strom** · 02-01-2019, 04:35 AM

Fred Hauenstein's record setting Evinrude Hustler 1975.
107 MPH.
Yes it is Jimbo McConnell sitting next to the powerful and very fast Evinrude.
Thanks Sam LaBanco

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**powerabout** · 02-01-2019, 07:14 AM

Originally Posted by lars strom

Fred Hauenstein's record setting Evinrude Hustler 1975.
107 MPH.
Yes it is Jimbo McConnell sitting next to the powerful and very fast Evinrude.
Thanks Sam LaBanco

what gearbox is that?

**lars strom** · 02-01-2019, 10:09 AM

Not sure, probably some aftermarket. Does not look like an early SST 45 gearcase.

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**powerabout** · 02-01-2019, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by lars strom

Not sure, probably some aftermarket. Does not look like an early SST 45 gearcase.

Jim just told me its a hubbel

**lars strom** · 02-01-2019, 10:23 AM

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...&theater&ifg=1

Jim Nerstrom Hubbell lower we borrowed from Bruce Summers, Fred's boat, Don Henrich prop, after hours project at OMC. Quite a story.