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1955 Scott Atwater | Motor Parts | Fishing boat | 1930 Evinrude,Speeditwin | Outboard displays | 2hp Evinrude |1954 Mark 40 | Mark 20  H |Terzinskis |
1946 Mercury bk-4 | Best Display| Tomahawk boat |1952 Switzercraft |
1953 Neal hydro |DeSilva hydro | Big Iron Boat | 1967 De Silva 

Rod & Larry Terzinski
Rhinelander, WI

Interviews by Linda Roxin

Rod, Larry & their crew spent a lot of time at the 2001 Tomahawk meet running their hydros.  They were converting from running on alcohol to gasoline.  They  were making carburetor adjustments & tuning their motors for races in the Badger State Outboard Association.

We want to thank the Terzinski's & crew for being so cordial & patient in answering our question, & for being so willing to share their knowledge & information.

Thanks guys!!!  Good luck in all your races!!

Rod Terzinski

Rod Terzinski, Rhinelander, WI, is shown with his 4 cylinder Mercury Mark 58 "Super Thunderbolt" Motor.  The motor was originally used for fishing.  It had about 45-50 horsepower and had 44 cubic inches.  The motor has now been modified for racing.  It now has 60 cubic inches & goes about 65-70 mph.  The motor is used on a Class D hydro racing boat from the 50's.

Rod recently returned from DePue, IL where he competed in the American Power Boat Racing Association - Pro U.S. Title Series.  He placed fifth in his class.

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Rod Terzinski, 
4 cylinder Mercury Mark 58 motor		 4 cylinder Merc on Class D Hydro racing boat.  1950's

Rod's hyrdro racing boat & trailer.

Larry Terzinski
Larry Terzinski, Rhinelander, WI, is Rod's brother.  He has been back on the racing circuit for two years.  He originally started racing in the 70's. Larry is standing next to a D Class Hydro boat & Mercury 500, 50 hp, motor or power head.  This originally had 44 cubic inches.  After modification for racing, the power head has between 70-75 hp & goes about 80-85 mph.  Larry hand builds the power heads, obtaining 80% of the parts from junk yards.

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Larry Terzinski. Engine builder with his D class hydro boat & Mercury 500 - 50 hp powerhead.

Larry with his modified Merc & Class D Hydro boat, tuning up his rig.
D class hydro boat & Mercury 500 - 50 hp motor

6 Cylinder Mark 75 racer on F utility boat
owners:  Rod & Larry Terzinski, Rhinelander, WI

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Good side view of modified 6 cylinder F Class motor Mercury decal on F utility racing boat.
6 cylinder Mark 75 racer on F utility boat. Has Quincy modified engine.  Now has 80-85 hp.