Ole Evinrude was a Norwegian inventor who designed the first outboard motor for boats. One of the most popular outboard motor companies today is named after this inventor. He first created the design in 1900. His idea came to him while he was rowing a boat with his girlfriend. By 1912 evinrude was part of a sucessful company with more than 300 workers.
In 1919 Evinrude created a lighter and more efficient outboard motor. He sold his part of the Clemick and Evinrude company and created his own company, the ELTO Outboard Motor Company. He had some tough competition but made his way through the years making a living with his company until he died in 1934. His son took over the company. An interesting fact is that even though Evinrude is Norwegian his family emigrated to the United States. That is why evinrude is a popular motor in the US.
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ole_Evinrude
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAevinrude.htm
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