| Ole Evinrude’s Outboard Motor | |
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Origin |
Ole Evinrude |
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Type |
Outboard Motor |
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Effects |
Can propel stranded ships at high speeds |
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Downsides |
Requires very precise control or the watercraft may flip |
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Activation |
Placing on a stranded boat and starting the motor |
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Collected by |
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Section |
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Aisle |
38064-6235 |
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Shelf |
33684-2106-359 |
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Date of Collection |
June 21, 1950 |
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Origin[]
Ole Evinrude invented the first outboard motor for commercial use. Evinrude reported that his invention was inspired by rowing a boat on Oconomowoc Lake, a small lake outside Milwaukee, Wisconsin on a hot day to get ice cream for his girlfriend
Effects[]
The motor works on any watercraft that has its means of propulsion destroyed, damaged or lost. It should not be used on boats whose hulls are damaged, as it does not prevent water from seeping in. When turned on, it can propel the boat at speeds in excess of 70 knots (80 mph). However, the motor needs to be finely handled to control the craft’s course, otherwise it can crash or flip over.
After a few days use, the user will be unable to touch ice cream products without them melting.