Hey Guys,
I was either in the right place at the wrong time, or verse visa, and picked up a 16ft Cee Bee Avenger with a 90hp Force for $300. It needs a total restoration, but appears generally sound, so I?m starting in on this as my winters project. I am also starting out (as a big boat mechanic) being a bit naive about ski boats in general, and Avengers in particular. Can you guys enlighten me on a few topics, and help with my learning curve? I?m trying to get ready for another Labor Day bash - days of boats and babes at Crescent Bar on the Columbia River, and nights of DMB at the Gorge.
Half an hour of sleuthing on the net tells me that Avengers are generally well regarded. My tag says m/n 160, s/n 739, made in Bellflower, CA. Any idea what year mine is and the history/lineage of this model? I have yet to hear back from the factory, now in Lynwood?
I am starting the rebuild process on the Force outboard. I?m told that this is an acceptable motor for this boat, pushing it to 60ish mph. I?m not after ultimate speed, just a good reliable engine I can have some fun with. Actually the fun for me is the whole boat restoration process. Any opinions?
What is normal for fuel tanks for this type of boat? There is an (unused) fuel fill cap on the motor well, so apperantly there was a built-in tank at some point? The previous owner used it as a work boat, and used 5 gal jugs. How much fuel should I plan on for a day at the lake? My current thinking is to do a wraparound bench seat in front of the motor well, and stash jugs underneath. And probably cut out the floor under the seat all the way to the transom. Is there a need on these boats to get fuel/weight forward to get the bow down? Any thots?
Thanks, Dan
I was either in the right place at the wrong time, or verse visa, and picked up a 16ft Cee Bee Avenger with a 90hp Force for $300. It needs a total restoration, but appears generally sound, so I?m starting in on this as my winters project. I am also starting out (as a big boat mechanic) being a bit naive about ski boats in general, and Avengers in particular. Can you guys enlighten me on a few topics, and help with my learning curve? I?m trying to get ready for another Labor Day bash - days of boats and babes at Crescent Bar on the Columbia River, and nights of DMB at the Gorge.
Half an hour of sleuthing on the net tells me that Avengers are generally well regarded. My tag says m/n 160, s/n 739, made in Bellflower, CA. Any idea what year mine is and the history/lineage of this model? I have yet to hear back from the factory, now in Lynwood?
I am starting the rebuild process on the Force outboard. I?m told that this is an acceptable motor for this boat, pushing it to 60ish mph. I?m not after ultimate speed, just a good reliable engine I can have some fun with. Actually the fun for me is the whole boat restoration process. Any opinions?
What is normal for fuel tanks for this type of boat? There is an (unused) fuel fill cap on the motor well, so apperantly there was a built-in tank at some point? The previous owner used it as a work boat, and used 5 gal jugs. How much fuel should I plan on for a day at the lake? My current thinking is to do a wraparound bench seat in front of the motor well, and stash jugs underneath. And probably cut out the floor under the seat all the way to the transom. Is there a need on these boats to get fuel/weight forward to get the bow down? Any thots?
Thanks, Dan