Re: OMC Boats for Newbies [omc-boats] New Member

Hi Joe,

I know what you mean I worked for OMC until they filed bankruptcy. Worked on
outboards and sterndrive engines. I presently have an outboard but would
prefer a sterndrive. Grew up on Lake Michigan with an outboard. Later had a
19' Evinrude Rogue that my brother and I kept in Waukegan harbor. He worked
for OMC too, once the company folded we couldn't afford to keep the slip.
Had the boat from 1970 until we sold it in 1988 never a problem with the
engine. Only problem that we ever had was the transom started to get soft by
the steering pulleys. We cut that out and epoxied in new wood and then
glassed it

Glenn

----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe McGill" <jmcgill89@...>
To: <omc-boats@...>
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: OMC Boats for Newbies [omc-boats] New Member

> Glenn,
>
> The I/O design wouldn't bother me that much if It didn't necessitate
lifting
> the block out of the hull to perform a rebuild. Furthermore, I also have
> extensive experience repairing Lawn-Boy 2-cycle motors (also made by
> OMC).....and I like the 2-cycle simplicity and weight. Mixing fuel
doesn't
> bother me, and I grew up using a Johnson outboard....so I like to stay
with
> what I know.
>
> Joe
>
>
> >From: "Glenn Halweg" <glennhalweg@...>
> >Reply-To: omc-boats@...
> >To: <omc-boats@...>
> >Subject: Re: OMC Boats for Newbies [omc-boats] New Member
> >Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 11:26:47 -0500
> >
> >Lee,
> >
> >When I had my Rogue I trailered short distances (my house to Waukegan
> >Harbor
> >2 miles) with the unit up. Long distances I just took the unit off only
> >four
> >screws (bolts) attach it to the intermediate (bell) housing and set it in
> >the boat. I also took the unit off for winter storage so the boat fit in
my
> >garage. The lower unit is heavy so this is not something I would
recommend
> >doing by one's self.
> >
> >I also read the post by Joe McGill where he says he would prefer to stick
> >with an outboard. A "shade tree mechanic" might actually prefer a stern
> >drive unit as they are automobile engines modified for marine use. Of
> >course
> >there are less parts in a two stroke engine and there is lots of
> >information
> >available. Myself I don't like mixing oil in the gas, the smell of the
> >exhaust or the amount of smoke given off.
> >
> >Glenn
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Gregory B. Fell" <gfell@...>
> >To: <omc-boats@...>
> >Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 10:56 AM
> >Subject: RE: OMC Boats for Newbies [omc-boats] New Member
> >
> >
> > > I can't say I wouldn't be more comfortable trailering with the unit
up.
> >I
> > > have had an occasion or two when I've had to navigate a steep grade
into
> >a
> > > parking lot and have gotten out of my vehicle to raise the unit. I
also
> > > raise it before backing down the ramp. I'll double check my owners
> >manual.
> > > I may even scan the page and post it, if anyone is interested. Also,
as
> >the
> > > description by my pictures states, I modified the trailer by adding
> >bunks.
> > > This lifted the boat about a 1/4 inch above the factory rollers. Not
> >much,
> > > but I supposed every little bit helps. Compared with modern trailers,
> >the
> > > boat really sits up high. With the bunks, I have to back the trailer
in
> > > pretty far before the boat floats.
> > >
> > > As for your questions, my 1969 has cable steering. I've never had to
> >reset
> > > the cables. Yes, it has a rudder position indicator behind the wheel.
> >I
> > > recall having to adjust the indicator a couple of years ago. It was
off
> >a
> > > few degrees port side my whole life. My dad never bothered with it.
I
> > > recall it being an easy fix; but, I can't remember how I did it
without
> > > looking at it again.
> > >
> > > Gregory B. Fell
> > > The Fell Law Firm
> > > 3300 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 700
> > > Dallas, Texas 75219
> > > 972-488-8177
> > > 214-219-4218 - fax
> > > gfell@...
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-omc-boats@...
> >[mailto:owner-omc-boats@...]On
> > > Behalf Of lib1@...
> > > Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 10:36 AM
> > > To: omc-boats@...
> > > Subject: Re: OMC Boats for Newbies [omc-boats] New Member
> > >
> > > Hi Greg,
> > >
> > > Interesting point for discussion. I checked in my 1967 Sportsman
Owners
> > > Manual and found no recommendation for up or down (other than always
> >running
> > > the engine in the fully down position). It may be that with the 4-inch
> > > increase in depth starting with the 1968 Sportsman's that the ground
> > > clearance increased by a similar amount between the lower unit skeg
and
> >the
> > > ground when sitting on the trailer.
> > >
> > > I don't have the factory trailer, so my clearance my be different
> >especially
> > > on the shallower '66 Sportsman, but I've always worried about ground
> > > clearance issues, especially when entering driveways or backing down
> >launch
> > > ramps. When launching, I don't lower the drive unit until the boat is
at
> > > least 1/3 off the trailer. See atch photo.
> > >
> > > I asked my OMC mechanic (30-years experience) and he recommended
tilting
> >it
> > > up (while trailering). He also said the original stringer quadrant
gear,
> > > tilt mechanics and stringer mounting system are robust enough to not
> >require
> > > an extra transom support rod, as recommended on outboards or other I/O
> > > types, I have thought about using a strap or rope as a safety
> >precaution,
> > > but never have. I'm curious, what others on this list do or recommend?
> > >
> > > So, I lower mine while running and when storing it in my 20-ft garage.
> >For
> > > towing I'll raise it for ground-clearance peace-of-mind, despite the
> >fact
> > > that it is more exposed to an idiot driver running into it in the
raised
> > > position. One side note: My engine hatch cover hits the top of the
> >raised
> > > lower unit, which is a minor pain.
> > >
> > > Questions for you:
> > >
> > > Does you 69 Sportsman have aircraft cable steering or mechanical (rack
&
> > > gear) steering?
> > > Have you ever had to reset your cables after trying to steer the unit
in
> >the
> > > up position?
> > > Does you boat have the rudder direction indicator behind the steering
> >wheel?
> > >
> > > Lee Shuster
> > > Salty Lake City
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Gregory B. Fell" <gfell@...>
> > > To: <omc-boats@...>
> > > Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 10:21 AM
> > > Subject: RE: OMC Boats for Newbies [omc-boats] New Member
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hey Lee - I was reviewing web site. Great job BTW. On the
> >"stringers"
> > > page
> > > > you state that the boat should be trailered with the unit up. My
> >owners
> > > > manual (1969 Sportsman 155) says to trailer with the unit fully
down.
> > > >
> > > > Gregory B. Fell
> > > > The Fell Law Firm
> > > > 3300 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 700
> > > > Dallas, Texas 75219
> > > > 972-488-8177
> > > > 214-219-4218 - fax
> > > > gfell@...
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
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Received on Friday, 23 July 2004