Everyone waking up their MFG?

[71mfg]

I just pulled 71' Niagra -John. 48spl out cleaning her up. bought 2 new seats, need to make new boxes for them and paint the floor.
Charlie

 

[pduquette]

Re: Everyone waking up their MFG?

I've been working on my repower since the snow was flying....should be able to finaly hang the motor today I guess it's fitting it will be near 95* Maybe in the water monday..

 

[*EdC*]

Re: Everyone waking up their MFG?

I too am repowering this year. Been at it since Feburary. Expecting the powerhead this week.

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[pduquette]

Re: Everyone waking up their MFG?

Wow ! tilt 'n trim...Wish I had that! Ok -Add that to my todo list
I did get my 50 mounted . I was suprised it went together with out a hitch - bolts lined up and found the right mounting holes 1st try.(Just got finished too) I'll get the controlls on tomorrow and take her for a ride .

 

[71mfg]

Re: Everyone waking up their MFG?

Took mine out for a shakedown cruise last night, ran great.
Charlie

 

[71mfg]

Re: Everyone waking up their MFG?

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I hope I did this right

 

[Andy in NY]

Re: Everyone waking up their MFG?

I finally got mine on the water this weekend after a repower as well... Kinda sucks because the rude that was on it was the origional motor, but it was toast. the lower unit was shot, and would have cost me close to a grand for a rebuilt, and the motor needed a starter on top of it. Picked up a '66 merc 50 hp for $500.

 

[Mark42]

Re: Everyone waking up their MFG?

Next week I'm taking the '65 Niagara and our kids out to Sag Harbor NY. My wife is happy to stay home and have a few days peace and quiet! LOL! My Sister and her 3 boys and my brother's family will be there. So I anticipate a lot of run time on the MFG. Hope we get a few good days of weather!

 

[pduquette]

Re: Everyone waking up their MFG?

Andy , the Merc looks sweet - a good deal for such a nice looking ,working motor . My swap ran into more bumps (Thermo stuck) now waiting on parts . Motor went on easy tho...

 

[Andy in NY]

Re: Everyone waking up their MFG?

well, it is still a work in progress... need to move the motor up a bit... so i'm not getting what i should out of it...

 

[Mark42]

Re: Everyone waking up their MFG?

Next week I'm taking the '65 Niagara and our kids out to Sag Harbor NY. My wife is happy to stay home and have a few days peace and quiet! LOL! My Sister and her 3 boys and my brother's family will be there. So I anticipate a lot of run time on the MFG. Hope we get a few good days of weather!

Got back from NY. We had a great time, but it was a short trip. The MFG started and ran fine. The water was flat as a pancake, not a wave to be seen, so we ran WOT most of the time. Boat handles so nice on calm water its just too fun to drive.

I let my 16 year old nephew drive for a while, he's going to get his boat lisence soon.

Drove around all afternoon on about 5 gallons. Not too expensive a trip. Think I'm going to keep this boat a bit longer than planned.

 

[Andy in NY]

Re: Everyone waking up their MFG?

I wouldnt get rid of it at all... its a beautiful boat!