What happened to Sno-Jet?
Sno-Jet was a brand of snowmobile first produced in Quebec, Canada in 1965. The Glastron Boat Company acquired Sno-Jet in 1968. It was then sold to Kawasaki in 1976, who used the Sno-Jet name until 1980.
Who bought out Sno-Jet?
Sno-Jet was bought by Kawasaki. They made sleds until about 1977. But, by 1982, Kawasaki had gotten out of the snow sled business and the Sno-Jet was no more. However, they still live on in the memories of people like me who owned one back in the day.
When did Kawasaki stop making snowmobiles?
But on the eve of the 1983 season model release, the brass at the Japanese headquarters inspected the debt numbers of their North American snowmobile division. They recoiled in horror and consequently pulled the plug on Kawasaki snowmobiles.
What was the last year Mercury snowmobiles?
Surprisingly, the outboard motor giant pulled the plug on its snowmobile racing effort during the 1976 season and ceased production of all its snowmobiles after that year.
Who built John Deere snowmobile?
Models
| Model | Years | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| 600 | 1973–1975 | CCW KEC-440/4, /5 (Walbro, Bendix) |
| 800 | 1975 | CCW KEC-440/22 (Walbro) |
| JDX4 | 1973–1975 | Kohler K295-2AX (Walbro) CCW KEC-340/22A (Walbro) |
| JDX4 Special | 1974 | CCW KEC-340/5 (Bendix) |
What year was the last Rupp snowmobile?
Rupp Nitro – This sport sled was initially offered in 1972 and was produced through Rupp’s last year in 1978, with a one year hiatus in 1974.
How fast is a Mercury Sno Twister?
The fastest he has ever been clocked was on a flooded track in Booneville at 76 mph, but his sleds are geared for up to 100mph.
Who made mercury snowmobiles?
In the case of vintage Mercury (Merc) snowmobiles and bowling balls — at one time in the 1970’s both were owned and produced by various divisions of the Brunswick company of Knoxville, Tennessee.
Who are the famous Sno Jet race sleds?
Race Sleds Michael Gifford 1972 SST Bob Swenson Sno-Jet Collection Alain Binette Sno-Jet Collection Kris Kainulainen Sno-Jet Collection Unknown 1972 Thunder Jet 650 Kevin Archer 1974 Whisper Jet Alen Frydenlund Sno-Jet Collection Travis Haugstad 1972 Thunder Jet 295 André Bélanger 1969 Sno*Jet
Which is the modern version of the Sno Jet?
Sno*Jet SS (modern version of a Sno*Jet) Gaston Blais 1974 Sabre Jet Eric 1971 Star Jet Rene Caya Sno*Jet Collection Richard Kepler 1975 SST F/A Jean Pierre 1975 SST F/A Mike Nelson Sno*Jet Collection
When did the first Sno Jet snowmobile come out?
Fillion and Roy formed a partnership with two other investors, Gaétan Théberge and Mr Pelchat, and Sno-Jet was created. Sno-Jet produced and sold 25 snowmobiles in 1965, and orders continued to arrive. In less than a year, the demand for its products exceeded its production capacity.
Who are the cast members of Sno Jet?
Brandon Karnik Sno*Jet Collection Richard Adam Sno*Jet Collection Jeff Alderdice 1965 Sno*Jet John Livingstone 1966 Sno*Jet Barry Bender 1966 Sno*Jet Friends of Beefy 1967 Sno*Jet Serge Vachon 1968 Sno*Jet