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I was just curious who built the engines for Kaama over the years. Like I said my engines said Kaama by Innovation Marine right on the valve covers. I guess there were a few different companies that built the engines for kaama.

Redman

Hi Jim---I know John-and I know the Viking---I think it sat outside on the ramp at LGB for a few years (wooden spar?) John is still in business in South Florida---(Conner Marine Engineering, Inc.) Homestead Florida--33034--

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Connor Marine Engineering was founded by John Connor in 1985 as a specialist in custom marine hardware and preparation of custom performance and racing boats. In 1990, it's headquarters were moved from California to Fort Lauderdale, Fl, the hub of large powerboats. One of their most recognized projects has been the Gentry Transatlantic Challenge, which resulted in setting the world record of 62 hours 7 minutes for crossing the Atlantic from New York to England.

Connor Marine then re-designed this ocean racer into a luxury yacht designed for personal use, a very complex task. The re-fit was so successful that Showboat Magazine nominated Gentry Eagle for top honors. Even with the extra weight of luxury accomodations, she was still able to hit 73 m.p.h.

The history of Connor Marine features involvement in many of the boating industry's major successes. John Connor, the company's founder, has participated with manufacturers in developing successful hull designs throughout his carreer. He was an integral part in the development of offshore tunnel hulls and surface drives. Connor Marine's model testing projects have ranged from megayachts through race boats and performance yachts down to inflatable boats.

Why utilize Connor Marine? The answer is simple - it takes the most qualified talent to produce the greatest products. Connor Marine offers a combination of abilities that are rarely found under one roof.


disclosure from the web site

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https://youtu.be/O-c5CuQTKbI

CDShack

Mine were Innovation as well.

1965 thunderbird

Yea setting outside is not good for a wood wing, one of the wings had to be replaced quite awhile back but the plane is in good shape now and has been hangered.
I watched the YouTube video of the gentry boat that crossed the ocean, what a ride that was. Looked like John had a big hand in that effort.
It would be an honor to meet John.

Car Biz

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I have spoken to him a couple times. I called him out of the blue and he does not know me from adam BUT was VERY helpful in helping me setup my KAAMA boat I had!

Redman

John committed himself to that project for over two years---everything was BIG!!!

1965 thunderbird

Wow what a sight, I think that arneson drive would sink my boat!!!!

Rik

That's an ASD16... #2,000 lbs with the trim and steering cylinders