Welcome to my Website!

The purpose of my site is to give one a look into my hobby of restoring Antique Outboard motors. I currently own over 155 outboard motors and my collection is still growing. I began collecting in 1993 and a few years later joined the Antique Outboard Motor Club Inc.(AOMCI) in October of 1995 with the help of the Mercury Marine Sercvice mechanics.

The AOMCI is an excellent source for information, and has local chapters in every state, and even other countries around the world. In 2003, I decided to give back to the organization that had helped me so much by becoming the Newsletter Editor of the Finger Lakes Chapter. I served in that capacity until mid 2006. In mid-2006, I took my level of volunteering in the AOMCI to a whole new level as I started a local chapter in the AOMCI. The name of the new chapter is known as the Western New York Chapter of the AOMCI. I serve in the current capacity as President and things are off to a very good start. For more info about the Western New York Chapter, CLICK HERE. I also maintain The Wizard Outboard Motor Site and Forum. There is a Q&A board for those who seek advice or information about thier Wizard Outboard motor. To go to the Wizard Outboard Motor Site &  Forum, CLICK HERE

The picture page is for photos I have of my collection. Also, there are pictures of a Dodge Aspen my brother and I painted to resemble the General Lee. I also painted a 1950 Lone Star boat like the General Lee as well. The car is pictured below. In 2007, plans are for taking a 1998 Hydro-Runner made from plans found in the 1950's Popular Mechanic's books, and making that into a faster more powerful on the water craft. It will be powered by a Mercury Mark 58 45hp outboard motor.

The events section is for local boating and outboard motor events that I support. These events are  within a days drive of Rochester, NY.

E-mail: jbaxter@wizardoutboardforum.com