Re: [OMC-Boats] Stringer Tilt solution

Yeah, sorry if my message was a little abrupt.

No harm, no foul.

Welcome and feel free to chime-in anytime.

On Aug 27, 2009, at 12:10 PM, BreAnne Upcott wrote:

> Thats fine, I wasnt complaining. I like to read and help when I can.
> Thanks
>
> On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 1:42 PM, Lee Shuster
> <Lee.Shuster@...> wrote:
> BreAnne,
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> From: omc-boats-bounces@... [mailto:omc-boats-bounces@...
> ] On Behalf Of BreAnne Upcott
> Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 11:09 AM
>
> To: Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's
> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Stringer Tilt solution
>
> Sorry, I've been getting responses that dont pertain to my topic for
> some reason. I'm not quit sure what you mean by cutting a new hole.
> My unit would bolt up to all the original locations. no drilling or
> cutting involved.
>
> On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 11:18 PM, Nexi <ohnoitsnexi@...> wrote:
> Funny how you've now responded to 2 other messages and mine still
> remains unanswered. I'll ask again.
>
> So this would require cutting a new hole in the transom and patching
> the old hole?
>
>
> From: BreAnne Upcott <h2onsnow@...>
> To: Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's <omc-boats@...
> >
> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 10:44:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Stringer Tilt solution
>
> Andy,
> I'm sorry you took that as an insult, but if I show you a picture
> or illustration at this point, It negates my legal responsibility
> until the patent is filed and I have protection. You cant be mad at
> me for following the rules. Your lucky as far as the longevity of
> your tilt system. You obviously maintain well. KUDOS. I've been
> repairing the stringers for over 31 years and have seen my fair
> share of frustrated customers. People in general that owned these
> boats were not in state of mind to do repairs, let alone maintain
> fluids. Do a little more Due Diligence before monkeying up my back.
> its one of the reasons many people scrubbed their attempt to repair
> it ( the clutch pack (N/A) and expense of the motor.Avg $100.00 (a
> mediocre motor for that stress application). I have seen people bolt
> their clutch packs together so it tilts. A dangerous remedy for
> lower end underwater collisions. The clutch pack was designed to
> slip in the event of an underwater obstacle. Mine will do the same,
> but not in the same location as the clutch pack It is also a
> reduction gear setup, so the outdrive does not drop down at the
> original rate. I'm sure you have experience with relieving your
> finger off the switch so the outdrive doesn't slam down so hard.
> There are other better features included that make it virtually
> maintenance free. Like I stated in the previous post, I will be
> adding Illustrations after the patent has been finalized.
> Thank you
>
> On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 10:17 PM, Andy Perakes <aperakes@...
> > wrote:
> Apologies for my bluntness here, but if you can't tell me anything
> about it then don't waste my time not telling me about it! I've got
> 42 years (and going) on my ORIGINAL tilt -- I hardly call that a bad
> design.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: BreAnne Upcott
> To: Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's
> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 6:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Stringer Tilt solution
>
> I'm not at liberty to send any illustrations at this point since its
> in the middle of being patented.
>
> On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 4:55 PM, Scott Veazie
> <scottveazie@...> wrote:
> Do you have an illustration on how this would be done? I'm curious,
> sounds like a great idea, for future problems down the road that
> might pop up with the old system.
>
> Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:30:57 -0400
> From: h2onsnow@...
> To: omc-boats@...
> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Stringer Tilt solution
>
>
> The stringer outdrives were made by the Omc Corp. and used in
> evinrude, johnson sterndrive boats as well as Thompson and others.
> They have a direct drive electric motor with a worm gear and oil
> bath clutch pack for tilting the outdive. The clutch packs are no
> longer available and the design was tough on the motor, especially
> at around 100.00 for just the motor. The motor was also close to the
> flor of the boat which induced moisture buildup. My system would
> eliminate the need for the clutch pack and reduce the stress put on
> the motor for longer motor life. And relocate the motor higher for
> less moisture buildup.
>
> On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 2:56 PM, Justin DeSantis <duc1098desmo@...
> > wrote:
> When you say solution, what problem are you solving? And which boats
> use those outdrives?
>
> On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 10:28 AM, Bre<h2onsnow@...> wrote:
> > I have come up with a solution for the tilt system for the
> stringer, 400 and
> > 800 outdrives. I am trying to find a market for it and would like
> feedback
> > on the need for this improvement. Just a glimps of what it would
> include is
> > no need for any clutch pack and easier mounting for the motor.
> > Thank you.
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