Cromac

The CROMAC CADET was a 4 ½hp single cylinder water-cooled outboard with modern styling manufactured by CROMAC Pty Ltd, 32 Chandos Street, Cheltenham, Victoria during the mid-late 1950’s and in to the early 1960’s.

The 1958 brochure and advertisements of the same era promote it’s America’s design, exceptional quality materials, first class workmanship and advantages which set a new standard for all manufacturers.

FEATURES

·                     Modern styling

·                     Automatic recoil starter and Australian made Bailey ignition for one pull starting

·                     Clutch for easier starting and improved boat handling

·                     Rubber mountings to eliminate vibrations and minimise the transfer of engine noise through the hull.

·                     Cylinder block of salt water resistant Meehanite

·                     Salt water resistant aluminium castings

·                     Needles roller big end bearings

·                     Crank shaft bearings (ball races) two at each end

·                     Drive shaft of high tensile steel

·                     Propeller shaft of Monel metal

·                     Two blade aluminium propeller

SPECIFICATIONS

·                     Single cylinder, water-cooled, 2-stroke

·                     4 1/2hp at 4000 rpm (1600rpm at the propeller)

·                     Bore and Stroke 57mm x 38mm

·                     110lbs thrust at the propeller

·                     Fuel tank capacity ½ imperial gallon (inbuilt)

• An optional external fuel tank with a capacity of 3 imperial gallons was also available.

·                     Weight 50lbs

More to follow.