Dion Johnson's first outboard motor was a 2-horsepower Elgin built in 1952. "It was a great little motor. Not very fast, but I sure had a lot of fun with it," Johnson remembered of his teenage years ...
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 28, 2012 -- Ever since E10 gasoline (gas containing 10% ethanol) became widely available several years ago, the nation's largest recreational boat owners group, BoatUS, has ...
DETROIT (AP) — A museum on Detroit's Belle Isle is showcasing antique outboard motors and vintage powerboats on its grounds. The Dossin Great Lakes Museum is hosting the fourth annual event Saturday ...
Antique- and classic-boat restoration captures the joy of the boating culture. John Tiger It's no secret that boats are, in today's parlance, hella expensive. You can spend well over $50,000, $100,000 ...
WAITE PARK — While cruising through the Family Fun Fest, Chuck Schneider stopped in front of an antique boat motor and said, "I used to have one just like that". Ron and Margaret Melick, members of ...
There is a new effort just starting to gain steam to make the old Johnson Outboard Motors water tower on Waukegan’s lakefront a historical landmark. Al Klebek of Addison is a frequent shore angler on ...
Current President Michael Glenn recently announced that the 21st Annual August Swap and Formal Meet of the Chapter will be held this year at the Wildlife Sports and Educational Museum. The event is ...
Does your boat lack spirit? Does it feel sluggish or tired? Is it slow to respond to throttle input? Does it suffer from excessive smoking and poor fuel economy? Has your boat become moody and ...
Joe Walter, a proud member of the Knuckle Busters Antique Outboard Motor Club, got so tired of his old boat causing traffic tie-ups - on the highway, for cars and trucks - he had to start making it ...