The Invention of the Stern Drive

[Zackman]

I was looking for information on the history of stern drives, when I found the following article http://www.rbbi.com/folders/pat/isd.htm . Does anyone know if this account is accurate?

If yes, sounds like it would make a great movie... Or Soap Opera.

 

[JUSTINTIME]

Re: The Invention of the Stern Drive

i know vovlo was the first
i will ask my volvo teach tuesday

 

[Scaaty]

Re: The Invention of the Stern Drive

Strang worked for CK, Carl was a hard nosed SOB (like in who needs reverse..AKA the "Dockbuster"). Strang one smart dude...read up on him

 

[andy1canada]

Re: The Invention of the Stern Drive

Howdy!

Awesome story!

Amazing how Merc managed to suceed as they did with a guy like Kiekhaefer (with his head up his a#*...) at he helm.

Thanks for sharing Zack.

Cheers,
Terry