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The Huron Expositor, 1970-10-29, Page 19• a Spend, a Minot on a MERC Merc Lightning: 398cc, 30 hp Merc Rocket: 339cc, 25 hp 8.---THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEAFORTH, ONT., OCT. 29, 1970 Snowmobile attempts one of the several jumps 'at Family Paradise and leave the others behind. * Oh a 0 Mercury leads off with two brand-new models pored by two sensational new engines. Available in 30-hp (Lightning) and, 25-hp (Rocket) versions. Both machines are designed with a low center of gravity to -provide- maxiinum stability and maneuver= ability. Mercury's exclusive l5K-ineh super- climbing track prepares the snow for, proved traction. Rugged instant-action steer- ing and new moisture-sealed control dablcs provide safe, easy operation. Mounted on the lightweight aluminum chas- sis is a look-of-the-future body shape with a wraparound chrome-plated steel bumper, sculptured air intake louvers and stream- lined dual headlights with safety lens covers. A Sufi 5-inch-thick padded rubber trail seat Permits hours of comfortable riding. The _cowl is hinged at, the front for complete, instant access to the powerhead andWA-kit. New trouble-free rubber latches provide positive looking, even under the roughest . conditions. Only Mercury has the exclusive "spoiler" -windshield for increased protection, without increased area. The top edge has a molded-in deflector that lifts the air flow over the driver's head. The new super-smdoth-running snowmobile engines tre completely rubber-mounted to give you,a,Oration-tree ride. An optional —..electric=stftraft is available for effortless starting. Above all, these now Mercs were designed from the show up to outrun, outmaneuver and.dutelimly anything in their class. Spend a minute on a. new MereaOhm in or Rocket —arid leave the other's behind! Brand-new engines. The new 2-cylinder, alternate-firing Mere Lightning and Rocket engines are especially designed for snow- mobile power. They're lightweight, efficient and highly responsive. The big news is a new axial-flow fan that produces adequate cooling air at higher rpm where. other.coolr ing designs fail. Cooling air is directed to the cylinders (where the action 'is). This new design eliminates the old-fashioned high powerhead profile—gives the new Merc Light- ning and Rocket a lower center of gravity for maximum stability and better control • SEAFORTH SPORTS AND MARINE Re R. 2 SEAFORTH .1••••••• PHONE 527-0775