Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum Sleds on Display

Top of The Lake Snowmobile Museum Sleds on Display

Top of The Lake Snowmobile Museum Sleds on Display.

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	1972 Boa Ski Mark 1
	The Boa Ski was made by Boa Ski, Inc. in LaGuadeloupe, Frontenac, Quebec, Canada from 1968-1978. In 1972 the company was bought out by Alsport Corp. of Ohio. Alsport was looking to expand their summer recreation vehicle line to include winter machines. The Mark 1 model has a Hirth motor, 292cc, single cylinder and bogie suspension. Motto: “Leads the rest, Canada’s best”

	1972 Chaparral
	The Chaparral that was never built. This is a prototype machine with a larger 488cc Fuji engine that was intended for production but was never manufactured. Owner: Bud & Ron Knapp Grand Rapids, MI

1972 Harley-Davidson

In 1971 Harley-Davidson entered the snowmobile market when between 80 and 100 units were manufactured for in-the-field testing. Harley-Davidson advertised the motors as “Harley’s Own” while in fact the motors were built by Aermacchi in Italy. By 1972 production was up to 10,000 units. During this time span Harley’s parent company AMF moved the AMF snowmobile manufacturing facilities to the Harley-Davidson snowmobile manufacturing site at Oakcreek,WI. However, no more AMF snowmobiles were ever produced. By 1973 less than 5,000 machines were produced. Production continued through the 1975 model year.

	1972 Pocket Rocket
	Wee-Ski International Corporation manufactured the Wee-Ski in 1970 and 1971 in Princeville, Quebec, Canada. On June 15, 1971 Leisure Craft Incorporated bought out the Wee-Ski International Corporation and renamed the Wee-Ski the Pocket Rocket to seize the opportunity to improve sales by using the nickname of the popular Montreal Canadien hockey player, Henri Richard, #16.

1972 Ski Whiz Formula IV

Massey Ferguson entered the snowmobile market in 1969 with 2 Ski Whiz models and sold snowmobiles through the 1977 model year. The 1976 and 1977 models were produced under contract by Scorpion Industries. There were 3 models in 1970 and 4 models in 1971. In 1972, Ski Whiz still had the 4 models from 1971 plus the addition of 3 new Formula Series models. They were the Formula I (28hp), Formula III (33hp), and the Formula IV (440cc JLO, dual-carbs, 37hp) models. The Formula models were billed as the “Elite of the Ski Whiz line, with Low, Lean Beauty”. The hoods were given new hood paint schemes of black and red with white stripes in an attempt to give the new models more eye appeal without retooling. The Formula Series was only produced in 1972.

1972 Skiroule S-250

From 1964 to 1966 Rejean Houle built prototype snowmobiles (40 in 1964 and 200 in 1965) before introducing the first commercial Skiroule model in 1966 when 700 were produced. The origin of the Skiroule name is from SKIRejean hOULE. The machines were produced in Wickam, Quebec, Canada. In 1969, Coleman bought the company and the Skiroule models carried the Coleman logo until 1975 when the HMK (Herbert M. Karol) Manufacturing Company of Montreal, Quebec bought the Skiroule line from Coleman. In 1976, Skiroule went bankrupt and very few 1977 models were ever produced. With the 1972 RTX, Skiroule produced its most appealing model.

1972 Sno Pac Coyote

The Sno Pac Coyote was manufactured by Farmington Engineering Company of Farmington, MN. The sled was built for the 1972 model year and was unique in that it was a rear engine sled long after most rear-engine sleds had disappeared. Advertising claimed that Coyote owners would leave behind noise, smoke…and the competition. Coyote riders were treated to electric start, a plush, bucket-style seat, the “Indy Glide” suspension and a choice of four metal flake colors. Coyotes were powered by Kohler and Sachs engines.

1973 Raider Prototype

This machine was made in Troy, MI and is believed to be a one and only prototype Raider made by Bob Bracey. It was made as a prototype to test a CCW, Salsbury Hydro transmission for production use with the Honda motor. This technology was added to 5 machines in Japan, but they were all destroyed due to bankruptcy. This is the only one remaining. This Raider also has a disc brake mounted on the jack shaft that runs under the seat.

	1973 Raider 34TT
	The Raider snowmobile was manufactured by Leisure Industries, Inc. of Troy, Michigan from 1971 through 1975. 500 units were built in 1971 and roughly 20,000 were built throughout the period. CCW, Kohler, and Hirth engines were used to power the various models. The late Bob Bracey, Raider inventor, was also associated with both Manta and Roamer snowmobile endeavors. Owner: Charlie Vallier

1973 Ski Doo T’NT 400

This snowmobile was created to race. It was built from 6 different machines by D & B Racing. It has a 400 free-air chassis, a 1972 Yamaha 292 motor and was shortened 7 inches from stock. Its top speed was 56 mph. It raced in the improved relic class. After winning the 2 trophies, it has been “retired” to the Museum, making it available for all to see. The One Lunger races included: 1st Place - Newberry (200 laps) - Feb, 2008 2nd Place - Sault Ste Marie, MI - March, 2008 1st Place - Newberry - Feb, 2009 Owner and creator: Dave Pigeon Newberry, MI

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