Facts about Evinrude/Johnson racing outboards made my OMC

[Lake X Kid]

Bob Nordskog was an organizer and administrative leader.

The Pacific Offshore Powerboat Racing Association is one of the oldest offshore powerboat racing organization in the world. POPRA was incorporated in 1966 by the late Bob Nordskog,

Back in the late 1980's, I listened in on a driver's meeting in Marina Del Rey. And at that gathering before the California offshore race, it was easy to see who had the major clout in the room. It was a Nordskog show.

[lars strom]

Jimbo McConnell in his 191 Molinari/Evinrude V6 CCC
Thanks Mark Nelson.

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A few very unique pictures of the world record boat..

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[Starflite]

Who built the #33 boat? Sorry for dredging this up, but it's on my mind.

[lars strom]

Who built the #33 boat? Sorry for dredging this up, but it's on my mind.

Pretty sure you are thinking of this boat..Here is tons of info.
Thanks for asking.


https://svera.se/blogg/cesare-scotti...n-havasu-1969/

[lars strom]

Jack Aylsworth

The Horsepower Leadership Decade – Having shocked the competition in 1976 with the introduction of the industry's horsepower leading 200hp V6, Johnson followed with the 175hp V6 in 1977. The company continued their horsepower leadership with the introduction of the 235HP V6 in 1978, designed for big-water boats, and a 150hp V6 targeted to serious bass fisherman. Notably, the 200hp V6 launched in 1976, weighed only half as much per horsepower produced and developed nearly twice as much thrust per cubic-inch as the original V4 introduced in 1958.

[2us70]

Photo taken in "Stiltsville" south of Key Biscayne. Only about 6 or 7 of those places left. When owners die the feds take down the houses. There was a famous nightclub out there called "The Quarter Deck Club". Went there once in the 60s. Quite an adventure. Don't remember much about that night but I was told I had a great time.

[lars strom]

Jack Aylsworth

Which Hat Do You Wear? – Back in 1974, Johnson & Evinrude were more focused on competing with each other than they were with Mercury. I was working the Johnson exhibit at the Boston Boat Show when a guy walked in and asked directions to the Evinrude exhibit. After directing him, I said - you realize you can see the same motor right here. No thanks, he said, I believe Evinrude is a better motor than Johnson. Really, I said. Do you want to know the actual difference? Ok, he said reluctantly. So I told him, the motors are assembled in a Johnson building built in 1926. During assembly the motors travel around on an overhead conveyor line. It’s an old building, and now and then, the conveyor will lurch and one falls off and hits the floor. We pick it up, paint it blue and call an Evinrude. “Smart ass!!,” he responded. Apparently he didn’t actually want to know the difference.

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Sst 60

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Renato Molinari at the Stockholm F1-V8 race 1983.

[WaterZebra]

Renato Molinari at the Stockholm F1-V8 race 1983.

It's interesting to see his cable steering set up with the double bulkhead and cable drum mounted on the end of the steering shaft. Those combing pulleys are huge. Great idea! Less rolling resistance when turning the wheel. When we went to reinforced cockpits, I was only too glad to get instrumentation back into a dashboard where it belonged. Never was happy having a tachometer spin around with the steering wheel.

[lars strom]

Bob Spalding and a pretty lady in the Stockholm F1-V8 GP 1983. Not sure who she is.??

[MN4V]

Sst 60

I believe this is the "in boat" video from this dock start photo. You're in Sam Millers boat #7 in the video.
https://youtu.be/3lJKUJtMFIw
Mark N

[lars strom]

Alf Bullen Molinari/Evinrude V6 CCC
Stewartby UK 1979
Thanks Fast On Water.