Rare Rotary Powered 1973 Evinrude Trailmaster!

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  • Uncle Stevie dropped off his old sled to us so we could check it out! I've never seen one of these sleds before but I love it!! this sled is definitely a survivor!! it still runs like a top and now with a few little rednecks dirtyhands tweaks...its a party wagon 🤣🍻 thanks to the fellas at batteries expert for hooking us up with a new battery for this old girl! check them out www.batteriesexpert.com
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  • @Z-Bart
    @Z-Bart 6 місяців тому +13

    Hard to believe there were more than 250 snowmobile manufacturers back in the 70's.

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  6 місяців тому +4

      right! we need a few more to get back in the game! 🍻

  • @jasenrohatinsky3555
    @jasenrohatinsky3555 5 місяців тому +1

    Great video! Thank you Pete and Christina

  • @MoneyGrip70
    @MoneyGrip70 5 місяців тому +1

    We will miss the snow, this season flew by, strange winter

  • @damonmcnab5588
    @damonmcnab5588 6 місяців тому +17

    My opinion Pete and Christina should put out more videos love watching your content

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  6 місяців тому +1

      thank you! I couldn't agree with ya more! 🍻

    • @mikecollins9299
      @mikecollins9299 6 місяців тому

      ​5:23There are 2 1972 1973 Johnson Phantom 35 for sale in Sault Ste Marie ​@@rednecksdirtyhands

  • @dwalmop2
    @dwalmop2 5 місяців тому +2

    I may have to steal the beer holder idea!

  • @robertsamson7071
    @robertsamson7071 6 місяців тому +1

    Love u too together always a good time and some laughs

  • @brentdoege6266
    @brentdoege6266 6 місяців тому +1

    That thing sounds amazing!

  • @davefitch6380
    @davefitch6380 6 місяців тому +3

    Hey Pete..! Nice to see you throw in a vintage sled now and then. Love your videos, and I think you and Christina have what it takes to go full time with this gig..! Good humor, along with some serious tips in the shop.....some "cold ones" thrown in too..! That's how most of us roll, and nice to see videos the way we do it..! Keep 'em coming...!

  • @johnnordquist1627
    @johnnordquist1627 6 місяців тому +4

    I grew up on Evinrudes . we had two quiet flites and two skimmers . I remember warming my hands in the glove compartment on the cold winter nights. as my dad drove while pulling a small trail drag.

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  6 місяців тому +1

      yeah we had an old skimmer too! they were mint sleds 🍻

  • @Yamaharulles
    @Yamaharulles 4 місяці тому +1

    Old School Yamaha’s are the Best!! You’re an animal!! Keep on keeping on Man!! 💪🏁😎

  • @Cultofpersonality09129
    @Cultofpersonality09129 6 місяців тому +4

    When I was a kid I had a 72 Johnson. I wish I kept it.

  • @bgta894
    @bgta894 5 місяців тому +1

    Fun stuff Had a snow cruiser 2005 440 back in the day most fun and no worries about low snow forget liquid cooling or track lubrication

  • @hansdahlberg7105
    @hansdahlberg7105 5 місяців тому +1

    Lol... Nice pleasure pack under the seat 😆🍺🍻

  • @oscarsnr1976
    @oscarsnr1976 6 місяців тому +2

    I had 1968, 1972 and 1976 Evinrude's over the years, hauled alot of firewood out of the woods with them.

  • @the4thj
    @the4thj 6 місяців тому +3

    Holy cow in 1973.That's the year I was born jim

  • @johnclarke8180
    @johnclarke8180 6 місяців тому +3

    That is a beautiful machine!

  • @tnourse
    @tnourse 6 місяців тому +8

    Fun! Love the vintage sleds. Now you need a Scorpion Whip, John Deere Liquifire, Arctic Cat El Tigre and a Snow-Jet SST! 👍

    • @marksica6776
      @marksica6776 6 місяців тому +3

      Don't forget the old Rupps they were fast

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  6 місяців тому +1

      I'll keep my eyes open and see if I can find some 🍻

  • @shawnmclaughlin7418
    @shawnmclaughlin7418 6 місяців тому +1

    My brother and I were talking the other day how snowmobile company's need to bring back a cheap no frills just simple sled cause they can ride in every snow condition they're fun as hell not overly fast and again just fun to play with.

  • @acdatz6222
    @acdatz6222 6 місяців тому +6

    I had a 73 Johnson Golden Ghost. It was a 30hp opposed twin with all the same features as your Evinrude.

  • @Billy-MarkVeltri
    @Billy-MarkVeltri 6 днів тому

    Hey guys i had a 1974 Evinrude Skimmer 440 , not the same but wanted to share. Back in the day when you were shopping for an outboard motor you could buy a sled at the same outfit lol. OMC had ' er all.

  • @chrisvannorman3360
    @chrisvannorman3360 6 місяців тому +1

    Pete and Christina, you guys are Killing it! Keep it up!

  • @scottmente2244
    @scottmente2244 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video needs a ULTIMAX !!!!

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  6 місяців тому

      haha thanks! yeah we'll see if we can take it to the MAX! 😉🍻

  • @joegiroux
    @joegiroux 6 місяців тому +4

    Hey Pete. You mentioned the goal of possibly doing this full time. I think you have something special going here, I love watching rebuilds especially older stuff. Keep on givin'er and I think you have what it takes. Entertainment plus also education, I've been watching since December last year and I haven't missed one since. Cheers buddy!

  • @jerzie1015
    @jerzie1015 6 місяців тому +1

    Ready for the golf cart

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  6 місяців тому

      haha yessir! is gunna be coming down off the hoist here shortly and I'm going to get it all welded up and ready to rip! 😉🍻

  • @brucemacdonald4672
    @brucemacdonald4672 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice job Christina ,your hired! lol ☃️👍👍

  • @donnydenfeld2394
    @donnydenfeld2394 6 місяців тому +1

    🍺🍻🍺🍻 Good evening Pete from the North Dakota oilfield. Pitter patter git at er. Another absolutely wonderful video. Love em all.

  • @user-cp8sj9lw6w
    @user-cp8sj9lw6w 6 місяців тому +2

    I'm also a big fan of your show I used to ride unable to do that anymore due to Arthritis and Spinal Cord problems

  • @xboxgamer6630
    @xboxgamer6630 6 місяців тому +1

    Ya she is cute lol cheers 🍻 🍻I like coming home in Wednesday

  • @terryattewell5842
    @terryattewell5842 6 місяців тому +2

    Neutral and reverse in the early 70's.....very cool. Of course a cigarette light is a must. LOL

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  6 місяців тому

      haha literally everything had a cigarette lighter back then! 🤣🍻

  • @herb1553
    @herb1553 6 місяців тому +1

    Snow cruisers had that same tow hitch

  • @Westernmassoutdoorboys
    @Westernmassoutdoorboys 5 місяців тому +1

    Sweet ride now boys

  • @mudbrats
    @mudbrats 6 місяців тому +1

    That’s thing is cool! And what an educational video. we lernt about mechanics, electrical and even seen your plumbers crack 😂 cheers Pete, Christina and Jim 🍺🍺🍺

  • @kenandersen163
    @kenandersen163 6 місяців тому +1

    Great videos Pete! Love you guys doing vintage rides once in awhile. Also awesome that my favorite nascar team is following you. Keep up the great work.

  • @tboystoys5682
    @tboystoys5682 6 місяців тому +1

    That Enticer runs well and sounds great. The Evinrude is in some shape

  • @ericstanley808
    @ericstanley808 6 місяців тому +4

    Great video Pete and Christina awesome old rude dog … I think it’s awesome your girl hangs with you in the shop and enjoys it to booooot 👍🏽👍🏽

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  6 місяців тому +1

      it's awesome spending time in the shop with Kristina! I love working with her 🍻

    • @ericstanley808
      @ericstanley808 5 місяців тому

      @@rednecksdirtyhandsNICE ONE !!☝🏾

  • @thermos750
    @thermos750 6 місяців тому +1

    Love the vintage ride! Christina looks like an advertising lady from the 60's with her outfit and would make a good model!! Need to bring back the Evinrude's and Johnson's!!

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  6 місяців тому

      thank you! I totally agree with ya, she should be a model! I've told her that a thousand times🍻

  • @RockymtnGuy0
    @RockymtnGuy0 6 місяців тому +2

    Pete didnt get the ol Evinrude to dangle!!😂

  • @jameszee7585
    @jameszee7585 6 місяців тому +2

    Awesome! Love the Red Green reference!!! LOL

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  6 місяців тому +1

      haha thanks! if they don't find ya handsome they should atleast find ya handy! 🤣🍻

  • @randyclarke7276
    @randyclarke7276 6 місяців тому +1

    it was an era of rotaries. Bill Sharpless O/O of Sonic motorcycles in Scarborough was a Suzuki dealer and had 2 new 750 Rotary Water buffaloes in the basement crated. Maybe Todd knows what happened to them.

  • @RayFMak
    @RayFMak 6 місяців тому +3

    That machine looks well built, it would be interesting to see how they would’ve evolved if Evinrude stuck to building snow machines. Awesome video Pete cheers 🍻

  • @thomasewing5283
    @thomasewing5283 6 місяців тому +1

    Another great video cheers

  • @chadbarton3235
    @chadbarton3235 6 місяців тому +1

    Great content Pete. You are gaining quite the audience and i think it would be awesome if you and Christina could do this full time. Ill definitely be tuning in 🍻

  • @craigcooper9328
    @craigcooper9328 6 місяців тому +1

    You guys are awesome I got four Polaris Colts three 340s and a 250 I got 3 out of four going and I just got a 94 ski doo mx 470 keep up the videos Pete cheers 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

  • @FANATICALSIDERIDER
    @FANATICALSIDERIDER 3 місяці тому +1

    In my late teens I had a 74 Harley Davidson. We puta 399 olimpic in it and it went like snot

  • @OSXMan
    @OSXMan 6 місяців тому +1

    My dad had a 1971 Johnson Skee-Horse 30 . It was really heavy, but basically bullet proof. Great sled.

  • @kevinandres5053
    @kevinandres5053 6 місяців тому +3

    Pete love seeing you with the vintage sleds that content is awesome!!!!! Would like to see more videos like these if possible.

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  6 місяців тому

      thank you! I will definitely try to keep the old sled videos coming! 🍻

  • @user-wx8zj1jk7b
    @user-wx8zj1jk7b 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice love those old sleds Pete had a few of my own Massey Ferguson 400 sst . 1967 ski-doo and a 1970 ski-doo Olympics great fun .

  • @TheHip_
    @TheHip_ 6 місяців тому +1

    Pete, I saw you on hwy 28 Friday afternoon close to Apsley with a sled in the back. The Raw Dog is even more of a beauty in person, it was good to see ya lad!

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  5 місяців тому

      lol thanks! yeah Billy and I were doin one last radar run with his sled...nailed a 150.4mph out on the lake! 🍻

    • @TheHip_
      @TheHip_ 5 місяців тому

      He finally got her over 150 eh? That’s very impressive, what a weapon of a machine. What lake were you on?

  • @rickfournier3413
    @rickfournier3413 6 місяців тому +2

    Christina did an awesome job !

  • @grahamjensen7573
    @grahamjensen7573 6 місяців тому +2

    We had couple of them over the years great machine .We have a couple old sled i have a Rupp Nitro son has a Scorpion Whip daugher inlaw has Arctic cat VIP no belt drive it has automatic trans /hyro coulper and then we have regular sleds Summits 850 and 800

  • @toyrider1077
    @toyrider1077 6 місяців тому +2

    Awesome video. That sled is epic. Beer cozy is just like we make for our sleds👍. Nice one!

  • @MacGhee_2.0
    @MacGhee_2.0 6 місяців тому +2

    Seats a Chillwakee Edition.

  • @billdwyer7897
    @billdwyer7897 6 місяців тому +1

    What Fun this was 😂 brought back memories from when I was a kid riding in the 70s and watching the sleds progress over the years , Awesome video, Stay Happy , Cheers 😎👍🍺🇺🇸🇨🇦

  • @mattstewart4971
    @mattstewart4971 6 місяців тому +1

    Mint sweet Pete Glad to hear that ... I'd love to see lots of more people on board.

  • @charliesawka5130
    @charliesawka5130 6 місяців тому +1

    Love your content keep it up!

  • @timkriz3300
    @timkriz3300 6 місяців тому +1

    A nother great video you rock dude

  • @brucemacdonald4672
    @brucemacdonald4672 6 місяців тому +1

    Was interesting that brp bought OMC to get the Etec technology. They really were ahead of their time. ☃️👍👍

  • @n8iws484
    @n8iws484 6 місяців тому +1

    I restored one years ago and sold it to a collector. Had to make bushings for the bogie suspension, clean up everything and polish. I hope you have a spare spark plug or two, they're impossible to find. I still have a few stashed in one of my toolboxes. Thanks for the memory Hoser !

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  6 місяців тому +1

      haha you're welcome 🤣🍻 yeah I think Stevie got a couple of spare plugs with it!

  • @timothyquinn5279
    @timothyquinn5279 6 місяців тому +1

    that Evinrude is a good looking rig and the mod under the seat is a great upgrade

  • @royceparker6862
    @royceparker6862 6 місяців тому +1

    Excellent like always. I had a 70 and a 71 when they were still called Snow Cruisers.

  • @joesainato8051
    @joesainato8051 6 місяців тому +1

    Good fun video as always. That old girl looks great. Cheers

  • @jasonstclair1329
    @jasonstclair1329 6 місяців тому +1

    Had a RX3 wagon, always let me down. Hyper rpm’s that scared the mustangs. But aside from that the old school content is awesome!!!

  • @user-cp8sj9lw6w
    @user-cp8sj9lw6w 6 місяців тому +1

    Awesome stuff from Hendricks they are my favorite Race Team

  • @TonyGeneseo
    @TonyGeneseo 6 місяців тому +1

    Love what you’re doin Pete ! Subscribed a while back and been enjoying getting caught up on some videos. Jim or Billy ? 😳 and Christina. Always nice seeing them ! Yo mama. The shocker. Awesome new technology taken to the limit and holy shit ! Oh I’m down in Maine Rangely Jackman area. We’ve still got a little more snow left than you which is crazy ! Anyway take care Pete 🍺🍺

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  6 місяців тому

      thank you! some days it's Jim and others it Billy 🤣 I really appreciate you're supporting the channel by subscribing! hopefully we can make a go of it full time one day 🍻

  • @davewhomri
    @davewhomri 6 місяців тому +1

    Are you trying to give Larry Enticer a run for his money?
    Love the vintage sled videos!

  • @jimskull168
    @jimskull168 6 місяців тому +1

    73 cat had a rotary still love your videos thanks ❤

  • @patdawson3902
    @patdawson3902 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi guys I love your channel. You and Christine are funny. Love watching and have learned alot
    Pat D

  • @sledman990
    @sledman990 6 місяців тому +2

    They used the same cdi on Evinrude outboards!

  • @davidpickens3117
    @davidpickens3117 6 місяців тому +1

    As always, YOU PETE ARE REALLY HILARIOUS. Keep up with the humor

  • @jknights306
    @jknights306 6 місяців тому +1

    Nascar engine builder watching your channel👍

  • @Sawmillingwithj1973
    @Sawmillingwithj1973 6 місяців тому +1

    another great video i remember those rotary phones. When i was a kid but great video hope things are going good for ya have a great day and God Bless

  • @gregsmith3410
    @gregsmith3410 6 місяців тому +1

    Was waiting for that OMC beast to make it's debut.!!!

  • @ryans6014
    @ryans6014 6 місяців тому +1

    Love the old rotory motor. Very cool!!! Still no snow here in central Minnesota so been out riding the old tri z 250 3 wheeler. What a blast! Ad alwways cheers!!

  • @erichalitsky1285
    @erichalitsky1285 6 місяців тому +1

    my dad bought a new 1976 rotary 45 for $ 995 . wish i still had it

  • @GrimDeathCry
    @GrimDeathCry 5 місяців тому +1

    Hey pet iv been watching your content for sometime now and love what you do, anywho i have a yamaha 1998 vmax 500 XT and she great sled had her for 5 years and shes now in a rough engine was rebuilt 3 times since i owned her cleaned her out changed plugs Belt Now the one piston on the right side is misfiring just a pointer on where i gone wrong lol

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  5 місяців тому +1

      a misfire can be caused by a few things...I'd say check compression first, then plug, wire and coil...then make sure carb is clean and choke is working properly. 🍻

  • @ericstanley808
    @ericstanley808 6 місяців тому +1

    For your next trick to outdo yourself get yourself a Scorpion Whip and feel the power 💥💥💥💨

  • @ls1camarospeed
    @ls1camarospeed 6 місяців тому +1

    Mint vid - keep’em coming. Thx!!

  • @IowaBudgetRCBashers
    @IowaBudgetRCBashers 6 місяців тому +1

    Love the rotary evenrude, but that old beater enticer sounds wicked

  • @troymodin1682
    @troymodin1682 6 місяців тому +1

    Another great video Pete. I've never seen one like that either. Super cool. Thanks for the care package. Keep up the great work buddy 👍 RNDH 4 LIFE.

  • @miraclelawn1158
    @miraclelawn1158 5 місяців тому +1

    Them were gd snowmobile back in the day but very heavy, I used to have one of those when i was 13, evinrude bobcat ss Think it was a 637 or 650, the hood didnt swing up, two latches in the foot well an then u had to take the gas cap off then u could pull the hood off, I got a picture of it but i dont know how i can send it too u if u like to see it lol. let me know.
    🍻🍻🍻🍻

  • @nickcentrone1679
    @nickcentrone1679 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video but those are now Mudmobiles 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @jasonstclair1329
    @jasonstclair1329 6 місяців тому +1

    #3. Loose the foam and 39 will fit under the seat 🤫

  • @kochykoo
    @kochykoo 6 місяців тому +2

    Holly cow that sleds older than I am lololol better slap a turbo on it

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  6 місяців тому

      lol Maybe! 🤣🍻

    • @kochykoo
      @kochykoo 6 місяців тому

      @@rednecksdirtyhands you could add them dangle diggers but you might rip the tunnel out for more air flow lol

  • @stevetheriault4164
    @stevetheriault4164 6 місяців тому +2

    WILD HOW QUIET IT IS PRETTY GOOD SHAPE ,,WHERES THE BEER HOLDER LOL

  • @Firebird400
    @Firebird400 6 місяців тому +1

    Keep up the good work. You should look at diversify your channel a bit with some different projects as you mentioned to get a bigger audience. I don’t even own a snowmobile lol but grew up riding them . Bravo trapper and enticer 340 way back when 😊 .

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  6 місяців тому

      thank-you! I really appreciate the feedback and I will definitely try to add some different content in the off season! cheers 🍻

  • @dubiousf00d
    @dubiousf00d 6 місяців тому +1

    Love these old sleds. Definitely a survivor ya got there. Wonder what it weighs. Seat looks mint from where I stand. Nice one 🍻

  • @marksica6776
    @marksica6776 6 місяців тому +1

    Imagine 51 years ago riding custom

  • @rickfournier3413
    @rickfournier3413 6 місяців тому +1

    Always a blast watching you fellas and lady . Hey Pete I'd be cool if you guys could do a restore on a late 80's El Tigre ' . Cool Channel buddy !!!

  • @lucascady4992
    @lucascady4992 6 місяців тому +2

    She looks good for 51yrs old! I mean the sled, Not Christina!? 😂😢

  • @andrewwebster13
    @andrewwebster13 6 місяців тому +1

    Someone please send this man a scorpion! Oh, he might’ve done one already. In that case I need a beer.

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  6 місяців тому

      lol haven't done one of those yet but I'll see if I can find one 🍻

  • @LynnKorte-ve4qf
    @LynnKorte-ve4qf 6 місяців тому +1

    Fill that chain case with 50 percent Lucas Gear oil ,and 50 percent transmission fluid. It ll run forever

  • @mazdarx7887
    @mazdarx7887 6 місяців тому

    Pull out and look the apex seals on a motor that was used with smooth throttle control, and those used with the ricky racer blipping. Unless you like spending money and time, you'll neve blip a throttle again unless your carb is acting up

  • @tedneitzel
    @tedneitzel 6 місяців тому +1

    Kyle Larson is the best as of course he's my driver being a fellow dirt racer also! OH and he just won Vegas! I had a old snojet when I was young and a case of Milwaukee best would fit perfectly under the hood! Good stuff as always as your channel is the best! Cheers from Colville Washington!

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  6 місяців тому

      Right on! thank you, I really appreciate that! cheers to ya in Washington buddy! 🍻

  • @jasonstclair1329
    @jasonstclair1329 6 місяців тому +1

    Have to comment again lithium batteries absolutely love cold weather. Just kidding It will always let you down

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  6 місяців тому

      yeah I've heard that they don't like the cold..we were just using it for racing so we never really had any issues with it but it wasn't that cold out either..

  • @hondafreak8613
    @hondafreak8613 6 місяців тому +1

    The Johnson SkiHorse are so loud. You will loose hearing after 10 min ride

  • @glennbawbcanada6391
    @glennbawbcanada6391 5 місяців тому +1

    If you’re looking for a couple more mph out of yomama just slap a number 5 on the hood

  • @davidfoulk3078
    @davidfoulk3078 6 місяців тому +1

    In the early 80s I had a Artee Cat with a Wankel engine that thing couldn’t get out of its own way because it was so underpowered.

    • @davidfoulk3078
      @davidfoulk3078 6 місяців тому

      Oh I almost forgot, thanx for all of the time and effort that you put into making these really cool videos!

  • @Brent6437
    @Brent6437 6 місяців тому +2

    My dad bought a Evinrude brand new. And a Bob Cat. After that we only drove Arcticcat. Bob cat is faster than the Skeeter. But you have to run premium gas.

    • @Brent6437
      @Brent6437 6 місяців тому

      Lol. A lot of them had steel cable. He’s young lol

  • @brucemacdonald4672
    @brucemacdonald4672 6 місяців тому +1

    Sounds like a diesel engine in neutral

  • @rhyno5228
    @rhyno5228 6 місяців тому

    Jim cleaning the butt plug again 😂