Boat Engine Socks
Description: Evinrude Outboard Motors was a North American company that built a major brand of outboard motors for boats. Founded by Ole Evinrude in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1907, it was formerly owned by the publicly traded Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC) since 1935 but OMC filed for bankruptcy in 2000. It was working as a subsidiary of Canadian Multinational Bombardier Recreational Products but was discontinued in May of 2020.
Description: There is a bygone era where a simple outboard boat motor was still made in theGood Ol’ USA. Americans were proud of this time; a time that meant our products were the best in the world! These motors were built by skilled artisans who took pride in their work and made an effort to focus on quality, not quantity. Restored to perfection, our vintage boat motors are a conversation piece and a piece of the past you’ll be proud to own.
Description: Born June 4, 1906, in Mequon, Wis., Kiekhaefer was always attracted to machines and had a drive to understand how things worked. After leaving his family’s farm to pursue a career in electrical engineering and manufacturing he attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering for one year. Later, he continued his education at the University of Wisconsin extension. Despite not receiving a formal degree until later in life, Carl became an electrical engineer and changed the standards for marine engines.
Description: Carolina Classic designs and builds boats with familiar hull types including deep vee, modified vee and other. They are commonly considered suitable for conventional boating boating pursuits such as overnight cruising, day cruising, saltwater fishing and freshwater fishing. Carolina Classic constructs models with inboard, inboard/outboard and other propulsion systems, available in diesel and gas fuel systems.
Description: In 1948, the first Skeeter Bass Boat was built by Holmes Thurman in Shreveport, LA. It was just over 13-feet long, made of molded marine plywood with a flat bottom and tumblehome side decks. The boats were named Skeeter because their long, needle-shaped nose resembled a mosquito. In the 50s Skeeter became one of the first innovators to use fiberglass in boat construction. Fiberglass made it possible for more sizes and styles to be produced in much larger numbers. Throughout the South, many of these early models are still in use today by avid Skeeter fishermen.
Description: Venolia Pistons entered the speed equipment market back in 1946 and went on to play an integral part throughout decades of racing history. From countless speed records, both on land and at sea, to numerous national and international racing championships, Venolia Pistons has more than proven their mettle.
Description: What sort of engine goes into a boat that is worthy of exploring the vast and untamed wilds of the Lands of Adventure? Why, a Miracle Boat Engine Company engine, of course. Known for its reliability and worthiness to handle even the worst of jokes, the Miracle is an amazing engine.
Description: Awarded and sophisticated, these boats were ahead of their times and the company never got to realize the enthusiasm that these boats would create. These riveted wonders have created a following unlike no other. People gather around, they drive miles with their boat in tow, they become friends, family, lifelong compadres. Highly sought after these boats are, after one glimpse people contract a rare symptom called rivetitus. Once bitten, they set out on a journey that can only end when they own one of these riveted wonders. So join us at one of the many get-togethers and check out these wonderful riveted boats, but beware, you may get rivetitus…
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: A black and white image of Southern Railways locomotive 34027 "Taw Valley" depicted pulling the boat train from London Waterloo to Southampton Ocean Terminal. The headboard indicates that the liner at Southampton Docks will be one of Holland American's fleet of liners. The photograph was taken at Arley Station on the Severn Valley Railway.
