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One of the most notable offerings by Champion was the "Tandem 33", a twin pair of 16.5 HP counter-rotating outboards for cruiser and heavy runabout applications. The Tandem 33 was introduced in 1957, the last year of production for Champion. Unlike many competitors, Champion never offered an electric-start option for their outboard motors. The lack of convenient features as well as failure to secure a niche in the cruiser and runabout market probably contributed to Champion's demise.   
 
One of the most notable offerings by Champion was the "Tandem 33", a twin pair of 16.5 HP counter-rotating outboards for cruiser and heavy runabout applications. The Tandem 33 was introduced in 1957, the last year of production for Champion. Unlike many competitors, Champion never offered an electric-start option for their outboard motors. The lack of convenient features as well as failure to secure a niche in the cruiser and runabout market probably contributed to Champion's demise.   
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In 1958, the Champion Motors Co. was bought by Western Tool and Stamping Co. of Des Moine, Iowa (March 30, 1958 Chicago Tribune). New outboard motors were not produced.
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'''Service Information - All Models'''
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File:Championinst40001.jpg |1935-1940 Champion Instructions All Models, p1
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File:Championinst40002.jpg |1935-1940 Champion Instructions All Models, p2
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File:Championhydropm001.pdf |Champion Hydro-Drive Service Instructions
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</gallery>
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'''Parts Information - All Models'''
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File:Championcarbpl54.pdf|1935-1954 Tillotson to Champion carburetor parts crosswalk and where-used
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File:Championcarbpm001.pdf|Champion Carburetors
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File:Championmagpm001.pdf |Champion and Eisemann Magnetos
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File:Championrcpm001.pdf |Champion Remote Controls
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'''Master Parts Price Lists'''
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File:Championmpl42001.pdf|1935-1942 Champion Master Price List
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File:Championmpl59001.pdf|1946-1959 Champion Master Price List
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====Information by Year====
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'''1947 Info'''
 
'''1947 Info'''
 
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File:Championa47001.jpg|1947 Champion Ad
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File:Championa47001.jpg|1947 Champion Deluxe Single 4.2 HP Ad
 
File:Championa47002.jpg|1947 Champion Ad
 
File:Championa47002.jpg|1947 Champion Ad
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File:Championht47001.jpg |1947-48 Champion 2J Hangtag, p1
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File:Championht47002.jpg |1947-48 Champion 2J Hangtag, p2
 
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'''1950 Info'''
 
'''1950 Info'''
 
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File:Championa50001.jpg |1950 Champion Ad
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File:Championa50001.jpg |1950 Champion Hydro-Drive Ad
 
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'''1953 Info'''
 
'''1953 Info'''
 
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File:Championa53001.jpg |1953 Champion Ad
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File:Championa53001.jpg |1953 Champion Jubilee Ad
 
File:Championa53002.jpg |1953 Champion Ad
 
File:Championa53002.jpg |1953 Champion Ad
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'''1956 Info'''
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File:Championa56001.jpg|1956 Champion 16.5 HP Ad
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'''1957 Info'''
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File:Championa57001.jpg|1957 Champion Outboards article
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'''Misc Info'''
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File:Championaxx001.jpg |Champion Ad, year unknown, p1
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File:Championaxx002.jpg |Champion Ad, year unknown, p2
 
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[[Category:Outboards]]
 
[[Category:Outboards]]
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[[Category:Outboard Service Information]]

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Champion Motors Company

Minneapolis, Minnesota


Champion Motors Company began in 1935 when the founders contracted with a tool and press shop to produce an outboard motor. The owners of the production shop later went on to found Scott-Atwater Outboard Motors. An unrelated "Champion" outboard motor was produced by the Flour City Ornamental Iron Company beginning in 1927 but was in no way related to the later Champion Motors.


Champion began selling motors through the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in 1939. After World War II, Champion secured its own manufacturing facilities but lost the Firestone contract to Scott-Atwater. Production continued from 1946 through 1957 with many Champion outboards sold through chain stores and labeled with the store brands such as Voyager, Majestic, and Sea Flyer (sold by B.F. Goodrich). They also produced and sold "Monarch" outboard motors as an economy-priced motor.

Champion History


One of the most notable offerings by Champion was the "Tandem 33", a twin pair of 16.5 HP counter-rotating outboards for cruiser and heavy runabout applications. The Tandem 33 was introduced in 1957, the last year of production for Champion. Unlike many competitors, Champion never offered an electric-start option for their outboard motors. The lack of convenient features as well as failure to secure a niche in the cruiser and runabout market probably contributed to Champion's demise.


In 1958, the Champion Motors Co. was bought by Western Tool and Stamping Co. of Des Moine, Iowa (March 30, 1958 Chicago Tribune). New outboard motors were not produced.




Service Information - All Models


Parts Information - All Models


Master Parts Price Lists




Information by Year

1946 Info


1947 Info


1949 Info


1950 Info


1953 Info


1956 Info

1957 Info


Misc Info


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