Durham Region Newspapers banner

Oshawa Times (1958-), 10 Oct 1964, p. 13

The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

"THE OSHAWA TIMES, Seturdey, October 10, 1964 be 80-MILE MARATHON WINNER, TORONTO-OSH- AWA RETURN. Pictured above is the double prize- winning team of Mr. Norman Rooke and his 16-foot Evinrude deluxe power boat. This team won first prize in the 80 to 89.99 cu. in. displacement Class 1" group, ond the first prize for the best overall time for the day. The Dan Lackie Trophy for the best overall time=in. entire race, in foreground, is shown in the small "'keepers-replica" in the hands of Mr. Rooke at left. Mr, Rooke's son David is hold- ing the trophy donated by Oshawa Yachthaven. to the "winner of the Class "|" group, NORMAN ROOKE, WINNER OF 80-MILE TORONTO-OSHAWA POWER BOAT RACE We knew we were right with Evinrude Outboord motors and boats, but it took. Norman H. Rooke, R.R. No. 4, Oshawa, to prove to everyone just how fanastic this 16 foot Evinrdue boot with the Evin- eude Storflite 90-S (the 'S" stands for sizzle) is. This top flight performer not only won its class in the Lake Ontario Powerboat Marathon on October 3rd of this year, but won the overall trophy for the best time of the day. In addition to this, Mr. Rooke clocked considerably better time than any of the Dealers, and Manufacturers entries who had several twin-engine installations of more than double the horsepower. The Lake Ontario Powerboat Marathon inciden- tally is quite a@ race. From Toronto to Oshawa Yachthaven and return .. . distance of 80 miles . it requires a combination of good navigation, tough equipment, and experienced boot handling ability. This year the lake was extremely rough 27 entries. with 12 finishing. We have the 90-S Evinrude Starflite Push-Button Electric Shift now on display at Yachthaven. The boat will arrive as soon as our showroom (our new showroom to be built very shortly) is ready to eccomodate it. Why not make plans to see this trophy-winning combination? OMC "Snow Cruiser" Snowmobile at Yachthaven *Snow Cruiser', the new snow vehicle which is re- volutionizing winter sports, will be available for de- monstration rides following this area's first snow foll ot Yachthaven here in Oshawa. The OMC Snow Cruiser hes been designed and built to perform perfectly under any conditions. of weather snow or ice. She's hod 3 years rigid test- ing under the most rigorous conditions. Outboard Marine Corporation has spared neither time nor money top roduce the finest, most modern, most dependable snowmobile in the 'world. It will carry a family of three ocross almost any type of snow-covered ground at speeds of 30 miles per hour. It can be used to tow skiers, pull tobog- gens, cruise into the summer cottage on winter week-nds -or- can be used by farmers to cross their fields in winter and make off-season repairs, cut cordwood or clear brush. When snow falls this year, keep in mind thet you con see and try the amazing new Snow Cruiser ot Yatchhoven. The price only $795. Our Sincere anet WISH ES OSHAWA YACHTHAVEN | We wish you every success with your expanded facilities. It is our pleasure to supply you with parts and accessories for | the world famous EVINRUDE OUTBOARD MOTORS PILON MARINE LTD., Peterborough, Ont. EVINRUDE ADDS TWO NEW 16' MODELS and ONE 17' MODEL TO ITS 65 BOAT LINE Evinrude Motors announces the oddition of two brand new 16-foot gull-wing models to' its 1965 line of boots. Along with the populor ond uni- que quil-wing 16-foot deluxe out- boord model, the Peterborough firm introduces a stern-drive ver- sion with a new 90 H.P. 2-cycle stern drive engine ond on all-new Sport 16 outboard model with open front deck seating and folding windshield for all-purpose fomily booting ond fishing. The 17-foot deluxe three-point hull is on Evinrude version of the OMC 17, including oll of the deluxe features plus o powerful V-6 150 H.P. stern drive engine ond front suspension seats for softer ride. Stondord equipment on the .16- foot Evinrude deluxe outboard model includes deluxe steering wheel with double action pulleys, mew. modern instrument cluster in- cluding speedometer, special switch panel, full deck hardwere and lift- ing eyes, running lights, built-in side storage racks for gear, con- vertible top designed for easy boot eccess and full passenger protec- tion including side curtains ond reor curtoin. This models offers e@ choice of two colors - Evinrude flares out. through seal. grey ond white or Evinrude blue ond white ---with blending seat colors, and seat options fea- turing three-passenger seating up front os well os in the stern. The 16-foot Sport 16, the most unique all-purpose boot ever de- signed - comes in Evinrude blue and white only, with four bucket seats, folding windshield, gunnel hand roils, deck hardware. modu- lar instrumentation and side stor- oge rocks, oll as standard equip- ment. Convertible top, side and reor curtains and front tonneau cover ore avoilable as* accessories. The 16-foot stern drive model is powered by a 2-cycle 90 horse- power V-4 engine fitted with elec- tric shift, alternator and power tilt. In addition to the standard equipment on the 16-foot deluxe outboard model, the stern drive includes a built-in 15 gallon fuel tank. Seat options. ore avoailoble. This model comes in seal grey ond white only. All 16-foot boots are built around the "gull wing" hull design thot includes a basic deepV-bottom that semi-circular channels to shallower V-shaped sponsons on both sides of the bot- tom. The soft entering deep V activates the water, which is oerot- ed and deflected downward again' as it passes across the semi-cireu- lor troughs of the water to supply lift. The boat constantly rides on a cushion of aerated woter that gives the effect of on hydraulic shock absorber. Downward. deflec- tion of the water also results in a dry ride, and the outside V's provide stability both at rest and underway. AH 16-foot models have 25 cubic feet of polyurethane flotation foamed in place between the floor and boat bottom, to provide maxi- mum flotation for full passenger load and equipment. Rated for 120 horsepower, these boots have @ centre line length of 16 feet 2% inches and @ beam of 85 inches, Peter McArthur, director of mor- keting for Evinrude, soys: 'The gratifying enthusiosm of first-yeor owners is convincing proof that the majority of boating people are looking for comfort in their. boat- ing, and will move rapidly toward extremely soft-riding ~ qualities, roominess, stability and handling ease. Those who want action will appreciate the steadiness of the boat in pulling water skiers and the stationary stability for swimming, skin diving and fishing." HARBOUR RD., OSHAWA - 723-1901 Announcing THE APPOINTMENT OF YOUR NEW EVINRUDE DEALER Oshawa Yachthaven HARBOUR RD. - OSHAWA 723-1901 Visit the showroom soon and see all 15 fabulous new Evinrudes including the new 90, unbeatable for sheer dynamic power--the new 60, perfect "middle size'? motor--the new low profile 914, just 34" high, 59 lbs., over 20 mph--and every Evinrude is protected by the full 2-year warranty, 90 HP V-4 STARFLITE @ FIRST WITH FULL 2-YEAR WARRANTY EVINRUDE A DIVISION OF OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION Mot OFS OF CANADA LTD, PETERBOROUGH, CANADA

Powered by / Alimenté par VITA Toolkit
Privacy Policy