Al is shown above with one of his favourites.
"This baby is a 1923 2 hp Johnson 'A' Light Twin outboard motor.
It was the first year that Johnson made outboard motors and it still
runs," he proudly pointed out. "When I drive this on the lake
you can see a blue haze behind me. The fuel has a 16:1 mix ration with an
above water exhaust. So as it chugs along, it simply creates a lot of
smoke."
Al attends at least ten (10) Club meetings and events every year, plus
many other boat and motor shows. "I love meeting people and talking
to them about outboard motors. Whenever I go to a show or display I take
along one or two motors to show."
Al is also a member of Fibre Glassics, an online organization dedicated
to the finding and restoration of clssic fibreglass boats. He owns three
himself.
"This is a very low cost hobby," he pointed out. "Some
of these motors were picked up at yard sales for less than $100."
"The best thing I like about this hobby is that every single motor
has a story to tell. And I love telling stories."
If you are interested in discussing one of your outboard motors or in
joining the club, contact Al Lockhart at (705) 690-4580 or by email at goa@personainternet.com
