new antique outboard book

[dockbuster1]

A new book is out on Amazon volume one of three
Outboards 80 Years of Reminiscence

A well written researched and illustrated by Larry Carpenter about outboards, boats stories , and the people who made them. 164 stories in 3 volumes this is the first from Trailerboat a few from the Antique Outboarder and some others

[melugin]

Great to hear about it. Larry has been a foremost collector and writer for decades. Had a good visit one evening fall of ’87 at his place. Got a letter here someplace from Wiley about this suggestion.

[garry-in-michigan]

Larry’s Old outboard column in TrailerBoat magazine is what made me subscribe to the magazine.. Now you’ve made me buy another book . . .

[A Hoskins]

Spot on, Garry. When the column disappeared I canceled my subscription. The magazine wasn’t good for much else except maybe what Jim Barron wrote.

"Fox News" isn't.

[dockbuster1]

I have been an outboard mechanic since the 50’s I am amazed that others feel the same about Trailerboat mag I bought it because of Jim Barrons engine reviews you could read between the lines weather some engine was any good or not Larry’s antique corner was a real bonus I compiled his stuff because my nagging him didn’t work to put it in a book so I stupidly said I would do it so you see the results of an outboard mechanic getting into publishing I hope you enjoy the second reading some of his articals were shortened in Trailerboat these are his original submissions

[David Bartlett]

Lincoln,

I ordered my copy today. Will have to bring it to a meet and get it signed by Larry sometime.

David Bartlett
Pine Tree Boating Club Chapter

"I don't fully understand everything I know!"

[rpsiii]

David,

While digging out my original copy of the “Operating Instructions and Parts List” for

my “New” Waterwitch, I happened upon 11 original Trailer Boats articles written by

Larry (Antique Corner). My father had apparently removed the magazine pages

and kept them in a brown envelope. Quite a treat as I too had already ordered

Larry’s book today!

Found the Waterwitch manual also!! And for the correct model!!

Bob S

[garry-in-michigan]

My copy should be here tomorrow. I also canceled my subscription when the Antique Corner stopped. It looks like the picture on the front is a mid ’30s Evinrude Sportfour. . .

• This reply was modified 6 years, 4 months ago by garry-in-michigan.
• This reply was modified 6 years, 4 months ago by garry-in-michigan.

[davidk]

[Buccaneer]

Just ordered mine. Not sure if that photo Garry posted is in the book,
but that alone would be worth about $5 bucks!

Prepare to be boarded!

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