MOB News

Appenzeller’s Meet

Saturday March 18^th, 2006

By Rick Eichrodt

On Saturday March 18^th, 2006 the Appenzeller brothers opened their shop to the Michiana Outboard Boating Chapter for the March dry meet. Their shop is located on SR15 just south of Milford Indiana. It was a cold Indiana day but the weather inside the shop was warm and friendly. It was a record turnout for this meet with about 50 members showing up. The motor display was overflowing with 25 motors and different display items. Greg Schmidt had a real nice display of Johnson catalogs from the 1920’s. Other motors on display were three Ruddertwins, Johnson PR Racer, Martin HS-60, Johnson P-30, A-25, Evinrude Mate, 1947 Evinrude Sportsman, Martin 60, Scott Atwater 5 horse, Mercury MK7, 1936 Evinrude Fisherman, 1939 Bendix SMD, 1947 Evinrude Sportsman 4416, and many other motors. A local resident, while passing by, stopped to check things out. He returned home and picked up his antique outboard. He returned to delight the many MOB’sters with an original 1928 Elto Quad! It was in fantastic shape, having been restored by the factory many years ago. It was owned by his father, who sent it back to be refurbished. It was NOT for sale although he had many offers. The swap and sell area was packed with items for sale and many members went home with parts and project motors. Lunch was provided by the Appenzeller brothers and the fare was their award winning B-B-Q sandwiches, cole slaw, chips, hot coffee, soft drinks and it was consumed with little leftovers. A big “Thank You” goes out to the Appenzeller family for their hospitality and facility. After the luncheon, a business meeting was held with Jay Walls, Chapter President, presiding. The meetings main topic was the upcoming Constantine Super Meet. After the meeting, the gang continued to mill around, shopping, telling stories or just enjoying the afternoon. About 3:00PM, things started to quiet down as the members started to head home. I just wanted to say thanks to all the members who came out and a special thanks to the Appenzeller brothers who allowed us to have this meet at their shop.

See Ya On The Water!

Rick Eichrodt