# Motor Boat Drink Makers The 1958 Johnson Outboard Drink Blender is Ideal for Waterfront Ragers By Michael Hines | Published 2011-09-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1958-johnson-outboard-drink-blender References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/09/01/very-powerful-margarita-mixer/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/76716873/gas-powered-portable-drink-blender-1958) My hat goes off to the DIY genius behind the 1958 Johnson Outboard drink blender. Etsy merchant Wind Chimes and More of Port St. Lucie, Florida, has turned a Johnson outboard boat motor into the ultimate margarita mixer. The 1958 Johnson Outboard drink blender may have a vintage exterior, but the inside has been completely overhauled. Gone is the old motor that used to power something a little more powerful than a blender. In its place is a Homelite 2-cycle motor. The engine may have been swapped, but the original choke lever, kill button and tiller handle are all intact and fully functional. The blender truly is a one-of-a-kind and has a price tag to match. If you want to get your hands on this blender it is going to set you back a cool $2,800. Oh, and it is available for local pick-up only. Road trip. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage-inspired DIY:** The 1958 Johnson Outboard drink blender showcases the trend of repurposing vintage items for modern uses. - **Unique Party Accessories:** The Johnson Outboard drink blender highlights the trend of creating one-of-a-kind products for entertaining and special events. - **Functional Nostalgia:** The blend of vintage aesthetics and modern functionality in the 1958 Johnson Outboard drink blender taps into the trend of combining nostalgia with practicality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The trend of vintage-inspired DIY presents an opportunity for the home decor industry to offer unique and repurposed items that blend old and new elements. - **Event Planning:** The demand for unique party accessories like the Johnson Outboard drink blender creates an opportunity for the event planning industry to offer creative and memorable experiences. - **Appliances and Kitchenware:** The functional nostalgia trend opens up opportunities for the appliances and kitchenware industry to create products that combine retro aesthetics with modern usability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Psychedelic Limited Edition Blenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisa-frank-blender.md) - [Propellerless Boat Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boat-motor.md) - [Motorless Magnetic Blenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/millo-air.md) - [Modular Electric Outboard Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-outboard-motor.md) - [Ultra-Powerful Single-Serving Blenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocinare-gopower-elite-blender.md) - [Chromatic Portable Blenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutribullet-flex.md) - [Baby-Friendly Motorized Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-friendly-motorized-boats.md) - [High-Power Portable Blenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blendjet-2.md) - [Ultra-Compact Blender Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruz-blendercap.md)