Champion Outboard Boat Motor Manuals
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Champion Boat Motor Model Identification
See Table Below: Champion Outboard Models by Year.
Champion outboard motors had several inceptions over the years where outboards were produced by 4 different entities (manufacturing facilities) from 1927 through 1957, excluding 1943 through 1945 when production was halted during world war II.
Little information is available for the first two. Identification information can be found in the table below for the later two.
About: Champion Outboard Boat Motors
In 1927 Henry Dolan, Sig Conrad and Dutch Witch from St. Paul, Minnesota produced approximately 30 small 1.5 HP outboards and branded them "Champion".
In 1928 the "Champion" name was sold to Flour City Ornamental Iron Co. who produced outboards in Minneapolis Minnesota, until around 1934. These were unrelated to newer Champion branded outboards.
In 1935, Stanley Grey and Earl DuMonte founded Champion Outboard Motors. DuMonte contracted C.E Scott and H.B.Atwater (who later became "Scott-Atwater") to manufacture their outboards which lasted for a period of 8 years (1935 through 1942), with production halted from 1943 through 1945 during World War II.
1n 1946 after the war, DuMonte purchased manufacturing facilities where Champion outboards designed by Ralph Herrington and Dale Kloss were produced from 1946 through 1957, including Champion Blue Ribbon motors. However, with poor sales and low financial resources, Champion closed it's doors in 1957.
In 1958 Western Tool and Stamping of Des Moines, Iowa purchased the Champion name and patents. Airmotive Machining and Engineering Corporation retained all tooling, fixtures and spare parts.
In 1959 Western Tool and Stamping developed prototype 12, 25, 50 and 75 hp outboards but declined to invest in tooling.
In 1961 Lyle Swanson "Swanson's Outboard Motor Service" obtained all remaining parts, tooling and prints from Airmotive Machining and Engineering forming the "Champion Outboard Motor Parts Factory",
In 1962 Dale Kloss and friends purchased the prototypes, prints, patents and the Champion name from Western Tool, forming K&K Manufacturing. Here the trail grows cold for Champion outboards.
Champion Private Label Branded Outboards
Over the years, Champion outboards were sold through hardware, sporting goods, department and tire store chains. Private label brands included:
| Brand Name | Years Sold | Sales Outlet |
|---|---|---|
| Monarch | 1927 - 1934 | Champion Economy Priced Outboards |
| Voyager | 1949 - 1957 | Hardware Chain Stores |
| Majestic | 1950 - 1957 | Hardware Chain Stores |
| Sea Flyer | 1953 - 1954 | B.F. Goodrich Tire Stores |
Champion Outboard Boat Motor Resources
- Champion Outboard Parts - on ebay
- fiberglassics.com/ChampionOutboards
- laingsoutboards.com/reference-library
Champion Outboard Manual Directory
Manual Selection Guide Champion 1927-1957
Champion Service and Repair Manual Listings
Year = Published | Models | Horsepower | Cylinders | Price | Manual ID # | Notation
| Year's | Models | HP | Cyl. | USD$ | Service Manual | Notations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 (+ -) |
Champion | $5.98 |
champion-hydro-dr |
Service/Parts Champion OB Hydro Drive |
Champion Owner Operating Instructions / Parts Lists
Champion 1927-1957 Outboard Owners Instruction Manuals / Parts Lists
- pl = parts list
- ompl = owners manual and parts list
Sorted by Model Number
| Year | Champion ID | HP | Cyl | Master Numerical Parts List | Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 thru 1942 |
Champion | All | All | $5.98 |
champion3542mppl |
Master Parts Price List |
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| 1946 thru 1959 |
Champion Sea Flyer Voyager Majestic |
All | All | $5.98 |
champion4659mppl |
Master Parts Price List |
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| Year | Champion ID | HP | Cyl | Service / Parts | Description | ||
| 1953 (+ -) |
Champion | $5.98 |
champion-hydro-dr |
Service/Parts Champion OB Hydro Drive |
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| All | Champion | $5.98 |
champion-remote |
Midship Single & Tandem Control |
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| Year | Champion ID # | HP | Cyl | & USD | Owner | Parts | Description |
| 1927 thru 1934 |
Champion | 1.5 | 1 | Single | |||
| 1935 | A | 3.2 | 1 | Standard Single | |||
| 1936 | 1B | 3.2 | 1 | Standard Single | |||
| 2B | 4.4 | 2 | Lite Twin | ||||
| 3B | 7.6 | 2 | Senior Twin | ||||
| 1937 | S1C | 2.8 | 1 | Standard Single | |||
| D1C | 3.2 | 1 | Deluxe Single | ||||
| R1C | 3.2 | 1 | Red Flash Single | ||||
| S2C | 3.4 | 2 | Standard Lite Twin | ||||
| D2C | 4.4 | 2 | Deluxe Lite Twin | ||||
| D3C | 6.6 | 2 | Deluxe Senior Twin | ||||
| 1938 | S1D | 2.9 | 1 | Standard Single | |||
| D1D | 3.2 | 1 | Deluxe Single | ||||
| S2D | 3.4 | 2 | Standard Lite Twin | ||||
| D2D | 4.4 | 2 | Deluxe Lite Twin | ||||
| D3D | 6.6 | 2 | Deluxe Senior Twin | ||||
| 1939 | S1E | 2.9 | 1 | Standard Single | |||
| D1E | 3.2 | 1 | Deluxe Single | ||||
| D2D | 4.4 | 2 | Deluxe Lite Twin | ||||
| D3D | 6.6 | 2 | Deluxe Senior Twin | ||||
| 1940 | S1F | 3.2 | 1 | kingfisher Single | |||
| D1F | 3.2 | 1 | Challenger Single | ||||
| B1F | 3.2 | 1 | Blue Streak Single | ||||
| S2F | 3.4 | 2 | Fish Hawk Lite Twin | ||||
| D2F | 5.5 | 2 | Play Boy Lite Twin | ||||
| 1941 | S1G | 3 | 1 | Kingfisher Single | |||
| D1G | 3 | 1 | Challenger Single | ||||
| M1G | 3 | 1 | Ensign Single | ||||
| SAG400 | 3.6 | 1 | Standard Single | ||||
| DAG400 | 3.6 | 1 | Deluxe Single | ||||
| M4G | 3.6 | 1 | Commodore Single | ||||
| 2G | 5.3 | 2 | Viking Twin | ||||
| M2G | 5.3 | 2 | Admiral Twin | ||||
| 3G | 6.1 | 2 | Electra Twin | ||||
| 1942 | 1H | 3.9 | 1 | Super Single | |||
| 2H | 5.8 | 2 | Viking Twin | ||||
| 3H | 7 | 2 | Electra Twin | ||||
| 1946 1947 |
1J | 4.2 | 1 | Standard Single | |||
| 2J | 4.2 | 1 | Deluxe Single | ||||
| 1948 | 1K | 4.2 | 1 | Standard Single | |||
| 2K | 4.2 | 1 | Deluxe Single | ||||
| 4K | 7.9 | 2 | Deluxe Lite Twin | ||||
| 1949 | 1k | 4.2 | 1 | Standard Single | |||
| 2K | 4.2 | 1 | Deluxe Single | ||||
| 4K | 7.9 | 2 | Deluxe Lite Twin | ||||
| 4KS | 7.9 | 2 | Hod Rod Special | ||||
| Year | Champion ID # | HP | Cyl | $ USD | Owner | Parts | Description |
| 1950 | 1L | 4.2 | 1 | Guide Model | |||
| 2K | 4.2 | 1 | Deluxe Single | ||||
| 2L-HD | 4.2 | 1 | Single Hydro Drive | ||||
| 4K | 7.9 | 2 | Deluxe Twin | ||||
| 4L-HD | 7.9 | 2 | Super Dix Hydro Dr | ||||
| 4L-S | 7.9 | 2 | Hod Rod Special | ||||
| 1951 | 1L | 4.2 | 1 | Guide Model | |||
| 2K | 4.2 | 1 | Deluxe Single | ||||
| 2L-HD | 4.2 | 1 | Hydro Dr Super Dix | ||||
| 4K | 7.9 | 2 | Deluxe Twin | ||||
| 4L | 8.5 | 2 | Deluxe Twin | ||||
| 4L-HD | 8.5 | 2 | Hydro Dr Super Dix | ||||
| 4L-S-1X | 8.5 | 2 | Hot Rod Special | ||||
| 1952 | 1L | 4.2 | 1 | Guide Model | |||
| 2K | 4.2 | 1 | Deluxe Single | ||||
| 2L-HD | 4.2 | 1 | Hydro Dr Super Dix | ||||
| 4L | 8.5 | 2 | Deluxe Lite Twin | ||||
| 4L-HD | 8.5 | 2 | Hydro Dr Super Dix | ||||
| 4L-S-1X | 8.5 | 2 | Hot Rod Special | ||||
| 1953 | 2M | 3.5 | 1 | Guide Model | |||
| 3M-GS | 5 | 2 | Gear Shift | ||||
| 4M-GS | 7.5 | 2 | Gear Shift | ||||
| 4M-HD | 7.5 | 2 | Gear Shift | ||||
| 4M-HR | 7.5 | 2 | Class JU | ||||
| 6M-GS | 15 | 2 | Gear Shift | ||||
| 6M-HD | 15 | 2 | Gear Shift | ||||
| 5M-HR | ? | 2 | Class AU | ||||
| 6M-HR | 15 | 2 | Class BU | ||||
| 1954 | 2MM | 3.5 | 1 | ||||
| 3M-GS | 5 | 2 | |||||
| 4M-GS | 7.5 | 2 | |||||
| 4M-HD | 7.5 | 2 | |||||
| 6M-GS | 14 | 2 | |||||
| 6M-HD | 15 | 2 | |||||
| 4M-HR | ? | 2 | Class JU | ||||
| 4M-HR | ? | 2 | Midget | ||||
| 5M-HR | ? | 2 | Class AU | ||||
| 1955 | 2MM | 3.5 | 1 | ||||
| 3MM-GS | 3.5 | 1 | Power Shift | ||||
| 4MM-GS | 7.5 | 2 | Power Shift | ||||
| 4MM-HR | 7.5 | 2 | Class JU | ||||
| 6MM-GS | 16.5 | 2 | Power Shift | ||||
| 6MS-GS | 16.5 | 2 | Power Shift | ||||
| 6MM-HR | 16.5 | 2 | Class BU | ||||
| 1956 | 2N | 4.2 | 1 | Guide Four | |||
| 3N-S | 6 | 2 | Guide Six | ||||
| 4N-D | 7.8 | 2 | Deluxe | ||||
| 6N-D | 16.5 | 2 | Deluxe | ||||
| 6N-MS | 16.5 | 2 | Mid Ships | ||||
| 6N-HR | 16.5+ | 2 | Hot Rod | ||||
| 1957 | 2N | 4.2 | 1 | Guide Four | |||
| 3N-S | 6 | 2 | Guide Six | ||||
| 4N-D | 7.8 | 2 | Superior | ||||
| 6N-D | 16.5 | 2 | Sweet 16 | ||||
| 6N-MS | 16.5 | 2 | Sweet 16 | ||||
| 6N-HR | 16.5+ | 2 | Class BU Hot Rod | ||||
