Search results

  1. ctswf

    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration prop: 13-1/4 x 17 1982 70hp Evinrude outboard model: e70elcnb 5200 rpm was not the max speed, it was just the max speed I could go for about 2 seconds without tossing my wife and broken seat flying from the boat.. I think it will go a little higher, I...
  2. ctswf

    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration Yeah, happy with the 70hp performance with two of us anyway. It was a quick outing, that's actually the sun going down. I didn't get a chance to go WOT due to my rotted passenger seat completely bashing apart in the waves. new seats needed... highest on the...
  3. ctswf

    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration it floats
  4. ctswf

    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration Mines 18' I lost track of how much paint i used because I picked up all quarts at different times. Inside and out, I want to guess 4 quarts of metal primer and 7 to 8 quarts of paint. 10 spray cans of self etching (that one was a surprise). I cant really...
  5. ctswf

    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration DMV registration is officially done! Hi Kathy, First I have to credit and thank the members of this site for telling me what to use, because I was clueless to choosing the proper paint. so thanks! Short version: 2 coats self etching primer, might have hit...
  6. ctswf

    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration Begin trailer saga... Passed my VIN+safety inspection today:) However I was sent to get a notarized affidavit of ownership and return with the trailer to be VINed before the inspector can sign off on it. Then, you also bring this affidavit to the DMV office...
  7. ctswf

    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration No, one end of the 16' strip has bare wires ready to go, and the other end has a female 1/4 inch jack.. for whatever reason. Cut the jack off and you have wires on both ends. I connected the two 16' strips together and ran to my fused switch board. I also...
  8. ctswf

    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration haha, they kind of hide the giant size in that picture. no and no, bought motor rebuilt from stamford boats (connecticut) in 2005 ...dont laugh, i never changed the screen either it starts and runs good despite my neglect, although I haven't started it in...
  9. ctswf

    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration Its about time I buy that manual and start treating my motor better. Well... now that I looked again, they are only "weather proof" not sure if they will last. Hitlights Weatherproof Cool White Flexible Ribbon LED Strip Light, 300 LEDs, 5 Meters (16.4...
  10. ctswf

    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration Agreed that 10" was worth it! I really wanted to get to a solid 24" or smaller rather than 26" but this leaves a good amount of room for most motors. If you notice too, the front "shelf" on the splashwell was 6" wide. I cut that down the middle, and...
  11. ctswf

    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration Thank's guys! I do actually need to pull a few all nighters this week to get it done, should work out. I also need to fix the trailer lights and add a few things they require for the safety/VIN inspection friday morning before the temp trailer reg...
  12. ctswf

    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration First splash planned for this weekend, will be fighting the memorial day boat ramp mobs. There's still a lot more to do but it's ready to test. More photos: -grey Interlux interdeck non skid floor paint. 2 coats (used 1.5 quarts total @ $30 per quart) Can be...
  13. ctswf

    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration My cell phones internet is slow right now trying to research this before my caulk dries and my nuts get stuck...wait a minute... So lower grades of SS rust quicker but am i going to corrode my hull with a poor grade SS bolt?l
  14. ctswf

    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration Thanks, hey also, just now notice the stainless bolts i used are highly magnetic, the old ones are not...is this bad on a tin boat?
  15. ctswf

    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration Double posting here, but need an answer quickly...I just mounted my 70hp to the transom with all nuts on the inside, now I just read to put all on the outside so you don't have to remove the bolts when adjusting the motor height, I also remember reading they...
  16. ctswf

    direction of mounting bolts, OB 70hp evinrude

    I remember reading you should mount the motor with the bolt heads one dirrection on top,and opposite on the bottom but I cant find the info now. Is there really a correct way? Im moving a motor over today, my old boat I mounted it to years ago was all bdjjolt heads on the inside
  17. ctswf

    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration Thanks jbcurt! Oh yeah! 16ft on each side straight down shed a ton of light but dont hurt he eyes!
  18. ctswf

    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration Question for those with LED strip lighting, Do u mount it under the gunwale pointing straight down, or is it worth fastening something with a slight angle to shed more light toward the center of the floor?
  19. ctswf

    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration yes it really makes all the difference. by the way, I registered a car at this same horrible DMV office last year. one month later they sent a title, and also a title to some other random car in my name. I called, wrote emails, no response. I went to the DMV...
  20. ctswf

    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration hah, weeeell about that... Same deal, it's all legit and I have the paper work for it. The first person who denied me on the boat passed the trailer through no problem. I should be ok, except that CT requires a VIN inspection when the trailer was registered...
Top