Search results

  1. O

    Another preventable trailor accident

    Last week had a flatbed trailor south bound on a via duct bridge. Trailor came loose as it started over the bridge, crossed center line as it crested the top of the hill. Hit a motorcycle that was northbound inside lane. The trailor pushed the bike in front of a van in the outside north bound...
  2. O

    omc 230

    Have come across a omc 230 in a 20 or so foot imp walk through bow rider. Think to be 70's or possibly early 80's. say it has been under cover or dry storage up until last year. interior good no rips, hull could use some work, new rub rails and such They say the first time out took on water...
  3. O

    Interesting....

    Been a while since got on the water solo. 1976 70 hp johnnyrude 16 ft fiber tri 13 3/8 19p. w/ full load been geting 30-32 mph @ 5000rpm. Thought i was running 5k solo too @ 34 mph. Yesterday I was turning 5500 5600 at almost 35mph Tail wind may of accounted for the extra 1/2 mph. dead stop...
  4. O

    FINALLY! found dimensions.

    1976 ozark 16 ft tri w 76 70 hp johnny. Finally found the prop dimensions, 13 3/8 x 19. I am running 5k rpm at 34 mph (gps) w light load. I know its apples to oranges as far as different brands. If I get WOT up to 5800 rpm what would be a possible top speed. Guesstimates please....
  5. O

    Mercruiser 4 banger?

    Seen this motor in an 87 sylvan 28 foot pontoon. Guy couldnt remember if it was 120 or 140 horse. It has a mercruiser outdrive, so i assume that means it is a mercruiser power plant. These any good? Want the boat but he wants way too much, needs complete rebuild. Guess he is selling a new in 02...
  6. O

    What is it worth?

    Wondering what a 1978 140hp evinrude w power trim would bring in SW Missouri? It is tore down to the block, worth putting back together? Still can't decide whether to finish build on hull or scrap it and sell motor and trailor.
  7. O

    Compression 59 sea king

    1959 Sea King 35hp, 55 psi acceptable compression?
  8. O

    Adding second axle?

    Have any of you ever added an axle w/o a equalizer?
  9. O

    Blowouts

    Passed 10 boats and 1 camper in a hundred mile stretch of interstate. Every single one had a shredded tire... Assume inflation issues, dry rot maybe. Only 93 degrees today. Sucks to be them. Not a good way to start the weekend. Hope all made it to there favorite body of water w/o further...
  10. O

    WOT rpm?

    Searched thru some threads.... What would wot rpm be on 1976 70 hp johnson? What prop would I need?
  11. O

    Stingray actually increased speed....

    Installed series II stingray hydrofoil on 70 horse johnson. Increased top speed w/ passengers from 26 mph to 32 mph. Solo top speed of 34 mph did not change. Figured if it increased speed w more weight it would go faster solo. Guess it is time to prop it.
  12. O

    1959 35 hp seahorse magneto?

    Thinking about dragging dads old boat out of storage. This old 35 have a magneto? Boat has never maintained charge on battery.
  13. O

    Temp sensor 1976 70 horse Johnson?

    Where would the temp sensor be located? Does it have an alarm? Can i add a gauge?
  14. O

    1985 Tide Craft Wildfire xv150 17 ft

    Got boat and 140 rude for free, wants 200 for trailor. Transom already built and floor fitted. Few more stringers to be cut and ready for glass. Hull has been painted, hopefully be able to match paint on top cap. 140 is tore down to block... hope all the parts are there. Any estimates on what...
  15. O

    1976 Ozark T165 rebuild

    Almost done.... New stringers and floor. Transom and bow deck were still good. Have a few more pieces to cover w carpet. Install hydrofoil, change thermostat, (preventative) water pump impeller done last year. Wish it had a 115 rude, have to live w/ 70 johnson. The top cap had many holes in bow...
Top