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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (March 2, 1955)
KMStc 2-Stat$min; Stm Oregon, Wtd., March 2,-1955 Salm's BOAT, SHOW. ,1 - y--: ' 1 - : -. . ' -i - - : ; ; : ; ; r : : 1 "1 .fl A ' "-. 14' WIZARD HOLIDAY t T SjF-.r g1 - , 7 - I ITTllll I fljwilWMW I 'I' "'-"'.: :: -9.- j: - v:-. VSv ---x :.-::: :;: jji" 1$63kuZ ! -: (-::. LU-JJUjj , jju UL ju'mj ,m .w-T! 1. f - r - n i ',ntm I :' 'Sff- VmVmj I I -1.1' i.i.iLjrT TOLLYCRAFT "CRUISETEER 18 Foot Flying Bridge Cruiser , f A beautiful new TOLLYCRAFT, the maximum of comfort, roominess and performance in any boat of equal size. Complete with mattresses, marine toilet, galley space, sliding glass windows, and ample storage space. Large cock pit long enough for sleeping. Dash for mounting steering. Finished in magnificent red mahogany cabin and deck interior, natural finish cabin top and cockpit deck blue gr een. New design "half in and half out" self bajling motor bracket well gives full bulkhead protection, increased cockpit space. Tqllycraft's superb craftsmanship will bring pride of ownership to the most discriminating owner. Complete with mattress and toilet. . ' o Also Available in 20-ft. o Soon Available in 24-ft. Bieycra T . .x. : """"" 1 1 " I - j t- :,, ' -- - - a. 1 i 1 ' v - ft -f T oats TOLLYCRAFT 161 "Holiday" j - 1 Here is a TOLLYCRAFT designed Expressly for the ar dent fisherman. Providing shelter without losing move around space so necessary. Two permanent seats, slid- l . , ing side glass. Handsomely styled flashing speed, .beau- itful mahogany finish. Side .seats at transom. Conceived with an eye toward the future the Wizard HOLIDAY ts the result of the most advanced design, en gineering, and manufacturing techniques with long years of experience in the production of large f iberglas lam inates to bring you today's ultimate in small craft.-Unit design and full advantage taken of the possibilities of fered by fiberglas laminate construction methods com bine to lend to this model a quality of richness and beau ty of line unapproached by any other in its class. In addition, the HOLIDAY is as practical as it is beautiful; large and roomy, its wide beam and its depth give the feel of a much larger boat and although listed as a 14 footer it measures full 15 feet on the gunwale. Extreme flare and double concave bow sections contribute to the driest riding qualities ever experienced in any hull of comparable size and the tapered non-trip chines at the stern givesafe maneuverability at very high speeds . ... WIZ 'AGw,Fibkgl$s i ' I '. ' ' WIZARD Fiberglas Boats are available in NINE different models . . . 15' WIZARD RESORTER An outstanding boat for rough water use. The flare at the bow and the wide beam give dry riding in heavy' water while the three chair height seats give natural seating comfort during a day's riding orf fishing. The deep rise !at the bow helps absorb the shock of the waves while the additional freeboard makes the Re- sorter trufy a boat one sits in and not on. As a-lightweight sedancruiser for extra shelter from hot sun or. foul weather the 1955 Resorter can be equipped with a cabin. Windscreen panels are of 'safety glass with non-corrosive aluminum trim and are screw operated to open and close with positive lock and seal. Facts About Wizard Laminated Fiberglas Plastic Boats 7. NO WATER LOGGING. 10' TRAVELER 12' SPORTSMAN 13' COMET 14' HOLIDAY 14' UTILITY 15' RESORTER 13' DELUXE 12' DELUXE 17' SEA QUEEN SEE THEM TODAY! 1. LAMINATED PLASTIC HULLS. 4 2. RESILIENT & SHOCK ABSORBING. 3. HULLS WILL NOT DENT. 4. HULLS WILL NOT LEAK.' 5. NO SEAMS TO OPEN. 6. NO DRY ROT. 8. NO CAULKING OR SCRAPPING, v, 9. UNAFFECTED BY SUN, HEAT OR COLD. 10. RUGGED & DURABLE. 11. EASILY REPAIRED. 12. LOW UPKEEP. METALLIC FINISH PLASTIC DECK ON DELUXE MODELS KIEKIIAEFER i t ' - ' As Different As Night And Day . .! . of course they are quiet' i " t I REMOTE; FUEL TANK furnished as standard equipment with Mercury Mark 6. 20, 25, 2SE, 55 and Mark 55E Models. As usual, the 1955 Mercury line offers more power, more features and more performance than any other outboards plus more models to match every purpose and every purse! See them at Gi Wards now!- fcjo quality . buy Mercury! t Horsepower determined in accordance with the requirements of the Society of Automotive Engineers Gasoline Engine Test Code. i 1955 KIEHAEFER CORPORATION, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin features of Mercury motors are protected by issued or ponding patents. ; Turns Night time Into Cruise-time! New Super Quiet! Mark 55 MercElectric 40 h.p. The only 4 Cylinder in Line Alternate Firing Outboard in the world. It's bound to be smoother, faster than any ' over-sized twin. Fanu us Thunderbolt engine. Makes outboard cruising all fun, all the time,' with the first and only 12 volt eUrter-gcnerator system on any outboard! MercElectric AC generator keeps battery fully chwged so you can operate lights, radio, accessories. Turn-the-key starting, with igni tion lock, push-button choke, throttle and shift mounted together, complete engine silencing, not just intake and exhaust silencing, gives you quiet ness without loss jf performance. New Dynaflex Suspension with famous Lord shear mounts keeps vibration away from your boat, 697.50 F.O.B. Salem. More Performance, New Quietness ... World's Most Powerful Productioc Outboard! Mark 55 40 h.p. The famous Mercury Thunderbolt engine . . . the worM's only 4 Cylinder in Line Out board. Smoother, faster than any over-sized twin. The kmtboard industry's highest standard of power, performnace and s'mina now quieter than ever with complete engine- silencing that gives you quiet ness without loss of performance, without power restricting carbureter intake silencers. New Dyna flex Suspension the vibration dampening system that keeps vibrations away from your boat. Plus Mercury's famous smooth power flow 60 more horsepower than the ordinary 25 h.p. outboard at virtually no increase in weight 572.50 F.O.B. Salem This Hurricane Whispers! , Mark 25 18 h.p. Alternate Twin, Hurricane Engine, Reverse Gear and Neutral. Complete Engine Silenc ing and Dynaflex Suspension. ' Sets new highs in quietness and smoothness even for a Mercury! Complete engine silencing and Dynaflex Suspension mean quiet operation without sacrificing performance. With its new high com pression power heai, the Mark 25 gives you more working power per p,und of weight than any other outboard on earth!324.00 F.O.B. Salem. New! World's Lightest, Most Compact Outboard With Electric Starting! , Mark 25E 18 h.p. Alternate Twin, Hurricane En-' gine, Reverse Gear tnd Neutral, Complete Engine Silencing and DynaOtx Suspension. " V It's quiet! It's light! It starts electrically! All the' quietness, performance and clean good looks of the Mark 25 with Mercury's exclusive 12-volt Merc Electric ignition key starter. Automatic rewind starter included for extra convenience and safety. 473.95 F.O.B. Salem. Speaks Softly Carres A Big Kick! ; Mark 6 5.9 h.p. Alternate Twin, Comet Engine ' Push-Button .Neu'avl. Complete Engine Silencing ' and Remote Fuel Tank. This new "Super Silent Six is soft music at a troll a mere murmur cf sound at open throttle. Com plete, engine silencing does it The Mark - 6 has Twist-Grip. SyrcLroaized Spirk and Thrcttle Control specially designed lor use with its 360 steering. Single Snap Quick Detachable Cowl. 100 ball and roller bearing construction. Dual-Purpose drive for truly weedless operrtion and much more. Weighs only 42 lbs.! 216.50 F.O.B Salem, -j Mark 20 16 Up. Alternate Twin, Hurricane Engine. The 16 h.p. outboarc that outperforms, outruns and . outlasts many outboards of. greater size and weight. Reverse Gear and Neutral, Remote Fuel Tank, Twist-Grip Spaie and Throttle : ControL , 34IL50 F O.B. Salem. MARK 5 5 h.p. Alternate Twin Only '5' anywhere with 100 ball and roller bearing construction! Push Buttor Clutch . . . full maneuver ability with Ful Effiaenjy Reverse, rear steering handle . . Dual-Purpose Drive, truly weedless opera tion . . . weighs otJy 40 pounds! 189.80 FOB, Salem MARK 7 7.5 h.p.3 AUtrnate Twin, Rocket Engine Power without frills. Here's the sportsman's choice for dependable outboarding, easy operation, smooth power. . COMPLETE KITS... ddd cruiser kits are the most com plete kits available in outboard cruis ers. Kits include FACTORY ASSEM BLED HULL and all material nec&sary r to complete boat except paint and ma rine hardware. A partial list of ma terials included, for example, are: FACTORY ASSEMBLED HULL, pre-cut cabin 'sides, cabin roof, door, bunks, ri i i II . ! I I TioorDoaras, gaiiey srano, guara anu, hUnrl rnile nlup crrpw? winrinw nlans l: and rubber window moulding cut to shoDe. deck knees, toilet hatch, hin-T ges, and easy-to-read plans. : . fc LADD BUILT BO AT KIT 18' CRUISER KIT (As Pictured Above) Come in and see this fine, sturdy IB-foot cruiser kit we have assembled in our own shop. The answer to every boater's dream! Ladd Built Boat Kits I' ' " ' : . , Kits are available in thirteen different types frpmj 12 foot to 19 foot open boats .and cabin cruisers! !. . . in hulls only, hull assembled, boats assembled I and unpointed. Li - ( , y. - . V - r i- I . II . . " t , 1" I i STOP IN TODAY FOR... Fiberglas ... Woolsey Boat Paint ... Marine Hardware... Boats... 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