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- " '" JM i J t ' t - SPORTS FUN - Ready for spring sports fun are full length tight pants, in Italian type knit, and matching all wool ribbed knit pullover with white jacquard trim. By Rudi Gernreich for Westwood Knitting Mills. . . Inboard Gasoline Power Plants Are Lighter, More Powerful 1 .! SHORTIE SHIRT - New shor tie shirt for spring is striking in rich gold, black and white plaid. Shoulders bear epau lets held in place by brass buttons, which are also seen down front and on side tabs: Styled by Arrow. Generally speaking, 1960 inboard gasoline marine pow er plants are lighter and more powerful, using higher octane leaded fuels and spec ial water jet and outboard lower unit drives. . This was clearly indicated by the boats on display in January at the National Mo tor Boat Show in New York. A number of companies have stepped up horsepower for recreational craft in 1960 with the introduction of more powerful V-8 engines and im proved carburetion. Many new engines make extensive use of aluminum to give great er horsepower to weight ratios. A number of the manufac turers are recommending use of either premium or regular ethyl gasoline rather than the non-leaded "white" fuels used in the past. Offer More Power Among companies offering greater V-8 power for the new boating season are Chrysler, Crusader, Dearborn, Gray, Palmer and Universal. Turbocraft, a division of In diana Gear works, has launch ed a revolutionary new power package combining a standard Gray 109 horsepower marine engine with a three-stage tur bine that forces a stream of water out through the tran som with such force that it provides jet propulsion. Water is taken in under the hull amidship and ejected out the stern making use of the "equal and opposite reaction" law of physics to give the boat forward motion. Steering is controlled by deflectors which change the direction of the stream of water ejected. Inboard-Outboard Unit The inboard four-cycle pow er plant with outboard lower drive unit that made its debut early last year, when Volvo exhibited a prototype, was exhibited by two companies at the 1960 show. After a year of testing, the Swedish Volvo company displayed its four cylinder 80 horsepower Aquamatic while the Mael strom division of Mintrex Corp. featured six cylinder engines developing 90 and 135 horsepower with similar drive unit. Enjoy BOWLING , This Summer in Air conditioned Comfort SIGN UP NOW for V SUMMER Leagues ROXY ANN LANES 2375 South Pacific Highway VISIT OUR EXHIBIT at The Sportsfair Sat. fir Sun. Ask about our FREE instruction-learn to bowl the correct way! - 24 AMF automatic pinspotters. We correctly fit and drill bowling balls to your exact hand measurement. N Enjoy bowling at "no extra cost" for prizes in our MOONLIGHT bowling at midnite every Saturday and our ladies only "QUEENS BOWL ING BEE" every Tuesday afternoon at 1:30. For More Information Call SPring 2-7171 Both companies claim high speed outboard motor per formance and maneuverabil ity with inboard engine econ omy for their products. Both feature tilt-up lower units. Most powerful of the new V-8's to be seen at the show was the Crusader 325 horse power engine with 9Vi to- 1 compression ration and twin four-barrel carburetion. The company, whose entire line is V-8, recommends use of 100 octane fuel. Palmer had two new V-8's at 200 ' and 300 horsepower built on Interna tional Harvester truck blocks, also with higher compression ratios and improved carbure tion. Universal and Dearborn in troduced new 275 horsepower V-8's, the Norseman V-King and the heavy - duty "Big Boy," respectively. Built on a Lincoln block, the Universal "King" with 430 cubic inch piston displacement is intend ed for boatmen who want top speed. Large Cruisers Dearborn's "Big Boy" has the same piston displacement, but is designed for use in large cruisers and work boats and in no way can be con sidered a racing engine, the company states. A new 225 horsepower V-8 Imperial with low weight to horsepower ratio has made its entry into the Chrysler line and features a waterproofed eiectricai syitem,. "over square" short stroke piston design, exhaust manifolds that are completely "water jacketed and equal water sup ply to each bank of cylinders provided by dual pocket wa ter pump. ' Graymarine showed its new 238 horsepower V-8 with four barrel down-draft carburetion as well as V-8's rated at 135, 170, 188 and 225 horsepower. The company recommends for best performance the use of premium ethyl fuel in the 238 and 225 and either premium or regular ethyl in the others. Six Cylinder Power Boatmen looking for six cylinder power found a new six introduced by Dearborn the first time this company has offered anything but V-8 engines. This new unit has 144 c.i. displacement with 85 horsepower and is suitable for small runabouts. At the same time Barr in troduced a new conversion kit for "marine-izing" Plymouth and Dodge automotive sixes. Gray, Universal, Chrysler, Palmer and Burmeister and Wain (Lathrop) all continue to offer a wide range of sixes for many varied uses. Two and four- cylinder en gines for use as auxiliaries in sail boats or for powering small cruisers and runabouts were shown by Gray, Uni versal, Palmer, Arnolt, Bal lantine and Burmeister and Wain. Runabouts Built For Water Skiing Shown at New York Boat Show Some of the inboard run abouts seen at the recent Na tional Motor Boat bhow in New York were several new craft designed especially for water skiing, a 13-foot glass utility and a new 16-foot fiber glass boat propelled by water jet power. The Buehler Turbocraft, de signed in New Zealand and built in the U.S. by a division of the Indiana Gear Works in Indianapolis, is a new 40 mph speedster propelled by a 109 hp marine engine that pumps water in an intake flush with the keel amidships and forces it through a three-stage axial- flow turbine and out through an opening in the transom. The force of the water stream ejected into the air at the stern propels the craft ac cording to the basic "equal and opposite reaction" law of physics. Steering is controlled by deflectors on either side of the transom opening which change the direction of the jet. Long noted for its produc tion of custom and stock in board cruisers and sailboats, Luders introduced a 13-foot fi ber glass inboard utility. Pow ered with a 45 hp Graymarine engine, she can attain speeds up to 30 mph and is designed for ship-to-shore tender duty, water skiing, fishing and gen eral utility. New Inboards Century, Chris-Craft and Trojan snowed new inboard speedsters for the water ski market. The 17-foot Century Sea Dart gives speeds to 40 mph with a 109 hp Gray en gine and features a special monocaque hull design adapt ed from airplane wings. This coupled with a unique topside design, gives the Ski Dart the "most precise maneuverabil ity available," according to the builder. A radical new 21 foot Continental runabout was unveiled by Chris-Craft for the first time at the show. Trojan showed its new 17 foot Ski Bee with V-8 power ranging from 135 to 170 hp. Builder of "Thoroughbred" inboard runabouts of African mahogany construction, Cen tury also showed the 1960 version of its luxurious $9,100 Coronado, with landau top I and maximum power of 325 ' hp for speeds to 52 mph. Call ed "the ultimate in inboard runabouts," the Coronado has an adjustable front seat for greater comfort and visibility for the helmsman. Other Cen tury inboard runabouts fea tured were the 19-foot Ara bian, the 19 and 16-foot Re sorters and the 22-foot lap strake Raven utility with small cuddy cabin forward. Lyman, well-known Ohio builder, showed two run abouts and the 18-foot Island er utility. The runabouts were 19 and 23-foot models. All were clinker-built. The run abouts may be fitted with pri vate heads. The Islander seats eight with controls amidship. Ancarrow exhibited its six boat inboard runabout "Fleet of the Future" spotlighting the 20-foot Consul, powered by twin V-8 engines totalling 470 hp. Called by the builder "the fastest pleasure runabout of fered to the boating public," the Consul is capable of speeds upward of 70 mph. Lions Auxiliary To Have Booth Members of the Crater Lions auxiliary will aid their husbands in their own fund raising project connected with the third annual Sportsfair. The project will be a food booth at the Sportsfair at the Mediord Armory March 26 and 27. Proceeds will be contribut ed to the State Blind Institute in Salem every summer, and the Walter Dry Fund, which trains teachers of the blind. Chairman for the Sportsfair food committee is Oweta Richardson, with Jean De- Armond, Norma Larson and Bede Mattson serving with her. Those taking part in the booth during the Sportsfair will be Fredene Doty, Marie Dwyer, Pat Eastwood, Lee Eisenstein, Pearl Ferris, Bette Lu Foster, Inez Friel, Mary Ann Gressett, Dale Hawkins, Minnie Ingram, Everetta Irv ing, lone McFarlane, Jean Potucek, Phyllis Perston, Bert Safley, Loretta Snoop, Pres- tona Wheaton and Pat Wilson. The Crater Lions auxiliary plays a vital part in this event to help raise funds for the club's charities. ftJttSZtfe Be Sure To Sea Our Complete Display of SWOTS MOTOTCYCILIES . . at the Armory March 26-27 CycDe tarter 3330 N. Pac. Hwy. SP 3-4381 Also See Our Motor Scooters and a Complete Display of GO-ICARTS Full Lined Parts, Engines, etc r Bf: in! - r "i f L t, till v SPORTSWEAR U. S. A. - Shown here are representa tive examples of1 the new trend in for -fun wear this spring . . . fashions inspired by the 50 United States. These are gay and whimsical styles! By Jantzen : r )Q WING COLLAR - Wide wing collar - newest arrival in the middy blouse family - tops a leather jacket of grained leather in subtle bone, shade. By Renee Mercury Outboard Engineers Give Spring Cleaning Hints It is time to take the cover off outboard motors and make sure they are ready for serv ice. If you went through the proper winterizing steps last fall, the motor is ready for operation with little prepara tion, according to Mercury outboard engineers. But if you were content to remove the motor from the boat last Octo ber and forget it for six months, a little attention now will pay big dividends in get ting a season's trouble-free operation. Here are spring tune-up steps in preventive mainte nance: -Clean Unit First remove the cowling and clean the entire unit thor oughly, including all accessi ble power head parts; then re move the spark plugs and ro tate the crankshaft by vigor ously operating the starter to remove oil deposits that form during idle periods in the cylinders and crankcase. Another important step is the inspection of spark plug leads for damage or deteriora tion, particularly where in sulation comes in contact with metal parts. Be sure to recon nect each to its proper spark plug. Check all gas fittings and fuel lines for damage or loose connections. Apply a drop of motor oil to the con trol linkage joints, levers, bushings and all exposed mov ing parts beneath the cowl. Renew spark plugs, or, if recently replaced, check gaps and set to the manufacturer's specifications. Clean the fuel filters, inspect the starter rope for damage or deterioration. Grease Filling' A grease fitting, located un der the swivel bracket, is often missed or forgotten. A Boat Cover More Than Pays Itself A boat cover, whether made of canvas or plastic, more than pays for itself. Some covers are made to protect only the cockpit while others cover the entire upper surface. Covers should not be so loose that they can flap nor too tight so that they prevent circulation of air. A cover is used to shade in teriors from hot sun and to keep out dirt and moisture. It also is a deterrent to prowl ers, both human and animal. good - quality marine grease should be applied to this fit ting. Lubricate the gearshift cam with a brush. Special at tention is required for the low er unit and its various parts. After removing the air vent screw, the grease filler plug should be opened and a ma rine gear lubricant should be inserted in the filler plug hole until it starts to emit from the air vent screw hole, indicat ing that the gear housing is filled. Before replacing the air vent screw and the grease fill er plug, make sure the gasket under the screw head is in place, otherwise water- may leak past the threads into the gear housing. Remove the propeller and inspect it. Trim nicks and burrs with a file; however, when performing this opera tion be careful not to remove more metal than is absolutely necessary. In addition, inspect for cracks, damage or a bent condition. Before the propel ler is reinstalled, lubricate the propeller shaft with water proof grease. Remote Controls If remote controls are used, check the parts and operation. The majority of to day's outboard motors are sold with remote fuel tanks, which also require periodic inspec tion. Check the entire tank and its fittings for loose, dam aged or missing parts. Inspect for leakage around all parts on integral tanks as well as on remote tanks. Also check the fuel line and the twist connector for damage. Carburetor cleaning, mag- MAIL TRIBUNE. Medferd, Or. Friday, March 25, 1960 B neto inspection and breaker point adjustments to the man ufacturer's specifications will add many more trouble-free hours of boating pleasure. -Owners of outboards equip ped with electric starters.: should have the battery checked and recharged before using. If the finish of the en-. gine is damaged or corroded excessively, clean the dam aged or corroded areas and apply matching paint. . hdbr-l1 ALL WOOL Sport Coats and up ALL WOOL Slacks, 1 8 rm. CHRIS THE TAILOR 36 N. Bartlett "If your clothes arc not becoming -to you. you should bo coming to us." Phone SP 2-8473 Visit Our Exhibit j TRU-V BOATS takes pleasure in announcing that they are now dealers for GALE out board motors. In keeping with our policy of supplying only the highest quality in the boating field TRU-V is proud to offer the GALE line a motor for every boat from 3 HP to that fabulous V 4-60 HP GALE SOVEREIGN. Only a demonstration en the River with a TRU-V boat can tell the whole story of this great motor and boat combination. See TRU-V boats and the new GALE line of motors at the CRATER LIONS SPORT FAIR this week end. Come out any time for a demonstration TRU-V SPORTS BOATS on the Rogue River. 1 I. " BOATS ft. "Sir, I " S A .TouVtlleRV I TRU-V BOATS . V - -Z-i i i - w a i for MULT i mm, Multi-Bark is fir bark shredded and screened to proper size for a soil conditioner and mulch. Multi-Bark Soil Conditioner Multi-Bark increases water absorption and aeration. Multi-Bark improves heavy clay. soils, giving a desirable crumbly structure, making it easy to spade, allowing water to enter much more rapidly, making it more . favorable for seed germination and plant growth. , Multi-Bark provides organic matter for plants and micro organisms which inhabit the soil. , Multi-Bark is high in cellulose and lignin which transform into humus. Multi-Bark is beneficial for light sandy soil & granite soil. Improves its ability to hold water. See KOGAP'S Multi-Bark At The Sportsfair Multi-Bark as a Mulch Multi-Bark reduces water evaporation from the soil. Re duces irrigation requirements in dry, hot weather. Multi-Bark controls extreme surface temperatures. . Multi-Bark helps control weeds. Multi-Bark prevents soil splashing. Multi-Bark helps to control erosion the fibers in multi Bark interlock this' preventing the action of water from eroding the soil. Multi-Bark is ideal for pathways. Does not track into house. . Multi-Bark will form a soft clean cushion for playgrounds. Is clean and easy to apply. Multi-Bark blends well with surrounding landscape. Give (your landscape that professional touch with Multi Bark. One unit will cover 2400 sq. ft. 1 inch deep. PRICES 1 Unit $12.00 . . Delivered in' . Unit $ .7.00 Medford Area Also Available by Pick-up Load for 5c Per Cu. Ft. (Average Pickup $2.00) Phone SP 3-6601 - Ext. 46 Our Goal Is Full Utilization of Timber Crop s
