Outboard Engine Mugs
Description: The Kiekhaefer Mercury company began in 1939 when engineer Carl Kiekhaefer purchased a small outboard motor company in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Kiekhaefer's original intention for the Kiekhaefer Corporation was to make magnetic separators for the dairy industry. The purchase included 300 defective outboard motors. Kiekhaefer and a small staff of employees rebuilt the motors and sold them to Montgomery Ward, a mail-order company. The motors were much improved, so the buyer purchased more. Kiekhaefer designed motors that withstood the elements better than his competition and called the motor Mercury (taking advantage of the "Mercury" Motor Car popularity at the time) whilst adopting the logo of the Roman god Mercury.
Description: **Johnson Motors, founded in 1903 by four brothers in Terre Haute, Indiana, became a pioneer in outboard engine innovation.** Beginning with 2-cycle inboard engines, the company quickly expanded, unveiling the first lightweight aluminum outboard in 1922—a game-changer in marine technology. By the mid-1920s, Johnson dominated the outboard market. Their 1952 launch of the Seahorse series, featuring reliable 3 to 25 HP 2-stroke motors, cemented their reputation among fishermen for smooth, low-speed trolling performance.
Description: McKee Craft is a classic boat brand in the marine industry, manufacturing boats that span in size from 14 feet to 28 feet. McKee Craft is popular for their Center Console, Dual Console, Saltwater Fishing, Skiff and Sport Fishing among other classes and models. Overall these boats have shallow draft and narrow beam, features that make them appropriate for Given their classic, crowd-pleasing status as a popular, established boat brand, used McKee Craft boats in good condition often make great candidates for boat repowering projects.
