The Buccaneer was launched in 1968, followed by the 15-foot Mutineer both are still used in One Design Class racing. The Starwind/Spindthrift Class Association site discusses these sailboats. Responding to growing concerns about pollution, Chrysler added an exclusive feature on all Chrysler outboards it eliminated fuel spillage by atomizing and injecting excess fuel back into the cylinders, where it was burned off. The outboard engines also included specialty items such as a featherweight 3.6 horsepower fishing engine, several 12 low-profile models from 6 to 12.9 horsepower, 28 models in the family-sized range from 20 to 55 horsepower, and 10 high-performance models, from 70 horsepower to the new 130 horsepower model. The boat line gained four new boats, the 16-foot Conquerer (which followed the profile of the Apollo spacecraft), 18-foot Buccaneer, 16-foot Bass Runner, and 17-foot Hydro-Vee bowrider Courier 231.Ĭhrysler Outboard Corporation introduced two new engines in 1971: a 150 horsepower, limited production racing engine and a 130 horsepower, top-of-the-line production model. In 1970, the boating division introduced two new lightweight 13 horsepower models, one with an electric starter a 45 horsepower outboard a 35 horsepower alterator-equipped motor and new six and eight horsepower fishing models. They did complain about a flimsy feeling steering wheel and knee space under the console panel, but talked favorably about the workmanship and design care.Ĭhrysler Marine becomes an industry standard in the Seventies The reviewer tried to get the interior of the boat wet, but couldn't the boat was highly stable even at top speed. The tested boat had a responsive 85 horsepower, three-cylinder outboard. They also were impressed with both the interior space and stability, saying it felt like an 18 or 20 foot boat. Popular Mechanics, in an article on thechryslercrew, wrote that the Sport Fury was easy to spot, with smooth lines and rounded gunwales they appreciated the 35 inch freeboard, and praised Jack Gampel, the designer.

Chrysler outboard motor models