Congratulations!! Happy Boating! Tom K.
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Subject: omc-boats-digest V1 #47
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> omc-boats-digest Tuesday, August 20 2002 Volume 01 : Number
047
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>
>
> Project Sweet 16!: YAHOOOOOOO!!!
> Re: Project Sweet 16!: YAHOOOOOOO!!!
> Re: Project Sweet 16!: YAHOOOOOOO!!!
> Re: Project Sweet 16!: YAHOOOOOOO!!!
> Re: Project Sweet 16!: YAHOOOOOOO!!!
> Re: Boat to Good Home
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 17:00:58 -0700
> From: "Michael Frenn" <semsc@...>
> Subject: Project Sweet 16!: YAHOOOOOOO!!!
>
> We did it! Project Sweet 16! went into the water and ran all weekend!!
>
> Actually, it's not quite that simple. Last Sunday I put her in the water
> for the very first time - man that boat looks great! It was the first
time
> I had trailered her, too. Unfortunately, after several hours, I couldn't
> get her to start. She would start if I used starting fluid, but not run.
> Just seemed fuel starved. Disappointed, I took her back home. I thought
> the gas might be bad, so my plan was to drain and replace the fuel.
> Thursday morning I was doing an inspection and I noticed the (new) fuel
line
> to the carburetor was kinked where it came out of the fuel pump. I
trimmed
> some line off and eliminted the kink and voila! She fired right up>
>
> I was so excited I immediately took her back up to the lake. This time
she
> started okay, and I backed her away from the dock. Yahoo, I was under
way.
> Not so fast, I had NO FORWARD GEAR! :( Reverse and neutral were there,
but
> no forward. So I spent several hours trying to adjust the linkage but to
no
> avail. That night I poured over the service manual and decided to double
> check the shift rod coupler since I had the lower unit last weekend to
> replace the water pump impeller. Sure enough, it looked like I didn't
> quite get the coupler connected all the way. Took her back up to the lake
> that afternoon and whooooweee! She started and ran great, forward and
> reverse. The family can't believe I finally got her going (neither can I,
> actually).
>
> We christened her with a bottle of beer (poured over the hull) on Sunday.
> Next step is to redo the steering, then the carpet, then the canopy. Then
I
> canget fishing goodies (trolling motor, downriggers, etc.). The kids had
a
> lot of fun being pulled around on the boogy board. Oh yeah, wedid run out
> of gas, once! Some nice people gave us a tow. Now I know how much fuel
she
> drinks.
>
> So here's what I did:
>
> Cleaned out the leaves, cat crap and junk in the boat.
>
> Removed all the seats, old carpet and aluminum trim
>
> Install indoor/outdoor carpet (that's coming out!)
>
> Repainted the seats - you wouldn't even believe it!
>
> Bought a battery
>
> Bought a starter solenoid
>
> Overhauled the magneto (man, that was a learning curve!)
>
> Rebuilt the fuel pump
>
> Rebuilt the carburetors (I still can't believe it runs!)
>
> Replaced the ignition swtich
>
> After all that I finally got there.
>
> I'll post some pics when I get access to a digital camera.
>
>
> Michael Frenn, California
> 1965 Sweet 16 75 HP Evinrude
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 20:59:06 -0500
> From: "Eric Graczkowski" <ericg@...>
> Subject: Re: Project Sweet 16!: YAHOOOOOOO!!!
>
> Always good to hear a success story! Congratulations!
> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: Michael Frenn <semsc@...>
> To: <omc-boats-digest@...>
> Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 7:00 PM
> Subject: Project Sweet 16!: YAHOOOOOOO!!!
>
>
> > We did it! Project Sweet 16! went into the water and ran all weekend!!
> >
> > Actually, it's not quite that simple. Last Sunday I put her in the
water
> > for the very first time - man that boat looks great! It was the first
> time
> > I had trailered her, too. Unfortunately, after several hours, I
couldn't
> > get her to start. She would start if I used starting fluid, but not
run.
> > Just seemed fuel starved. Disappointed, I took her back home. I
thought
> > the gas might be bad, so my plan was to drain and replace the fuel.
> > Thursday morning I was doing an inspection and I noticed the (new) fuel
> line
> > to the carburetor was kinked where it came out of the fuel pump. I
> trimmed
> > some line off and eliminted the kink and voila! She fired right up>
> >
> > I was so excited I immediately took her back up to the lake. This time
> she
> > started okay, and I backed her away from the dock. Yahoo, I was under
> way.
> > Not so fast, I had NO FORWARD GEAR! :( Reverse and neutral were there,
> but
> > no forward. So I spent several hours trying to adjust the linkage but
to
> no
> > avail. That night I poured over the service manual and decided to
double
> > check the shift rod coupler since I had the lower unit last weekend to
> > replace the water pump impeller. Sure enough, it looked like I didn't
> > quite get the coupler connected all the way. Took her back up to the
lake
> > that afternoon and whooooweee! She started and ran great, forward and
> > reverse. The family can't believe I finally got her going (neither can
I,
> > actually).
> >
> > We christened her with a bottle of beer (poured over the hull) on
Sunday.
> > Next step is to redo the steering, then the carpet, then the canopy.
Then
> I
> > canget fishing goodies (trolling motor, downriggers, etc.). The kids
had
> a
> > lot of fun being pulled around on the boogy board. Oh yeah, wedid run
out
> > of gas, once! Some nice people gave us a tow. Now I know how much fuel
> she
> > drinks.
> >
> > So here's what I did:
> >
> > Cleaned out the leaves, cat crap and junk in the boat.
> >
> > Removed all the seats, old carpet and aluminum trim
> >
> > Install indoor/outdoor carpet (that's coming out!)
> >
> > Repainted the seats - you wouldn't even believe it!
> >
> > Bought a battery
> >
> > Bought a starter solenoid
> >
> > Overhauled the magneto (man, that was a learning curve!)
> >
> > Rebuilt the fuel pump
> >
> > Rebuilt the carburetors (I still can't believe it runs!)
> >
> > Replaced the ignition swtich
> >
> > After all that I finally got there.
> >
> > I'll post some pics when I get access to a digital camera.
> >
> >
> > Michael Frenn, California
> > 1965 Sweet 16 75 HP Evinrude
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 21:03:12 -0500
> From: "hughes b" <omniverse@...>
> Subject: Re: Project Sweet 16!: YAHOOOOOOO!!!
>
> I only wish I were there to help and enjoy it too. And a big wooohoooo
from
> me.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 20:29:02 -0700
> From: "Michael Frenn" <semsc@...>
> Subject: Re: Project Sweet 16!: YAHOOOOOOO!!!
>
> :=)
> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eric Graczkowski" <ericg@...>
> To: <omc-boats@...>
> Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 6:59 PM
> Subject: Re: Project Sweet 16!: YAHOOOOOOO!!!
>
>
> > Always good to hear a success story! Congratulations!
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Michael Frenn <semsc@...>
> > To: <omc-boats-digest@...>
> > Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 7:00 PM
> > Subject: Project Sweet 16!: YAHOOOOOOO!!!
> >
> >
> > > We did it! Project Sweet 16! went into the water and ran all
weekend!!
> > >
> > > Actually, it's not quite that simple. Last Sunday I put her in the
> water
> > > for the very first time - man that boat looks great! It was the first
> > time
> > > I had trailered her, too. Unfortunately, after several hours, I
> couldn't
> > > get her to start. She would start if I used starting fluid, but not
> run.
> > > Just seemed fuel starved. Disappointed, I took her back home. I
> thought
> > > the gas might be bad, so my plan was to drain and replace the fuel.
> > > Thursday morning I was doing an inspection and I noticed the (new)
fuel
> > line
> > > to the carburetor was kinked where it came out of the fuel pump. I
> > trimmed
> > > some line off and eliminted the kink and voila! She fired right up>
> > >
> > > I was so excited I immediately took her back up to the lake. This
time
> > she
> > > started okay, and I backed her away from the dock. Yahoo, I was under
> > way.
> > > Not so fast, I had NO FORWARD GEAR! :( Reverse and neutral were
there,
> > but
> > > no forward. So I spent several hours trying to adjust the linkage but
> to
> > no
> > > avail. That night I poured over the service manual and decided to
> double
> > > check the shift rod coupler since I had the lower unit last weekend to
> > > replace the water pump impeller. Sure enough, it looked like I
didn't
> > > quite get the coupler connected all the way. Took her back up to the
> lake
> > > that afternoon and whooooweee! She started and ran great, forward and
> > > reverse. The family can't believe I finally got her going (neither
can
> I,
> > > actually).
> > >
> > > We christened her with a bottle of beer (poured over the hull) on
> Sunday.
> > > Next step is to redo the steering, then the carpet, then the canopy.
> Then
> > I
> > > canget fishing goodies (trolling motor, downriggers, etc.). The kids
> had
> > a
> > > lot of fun being pulled around on the boogy board. Oh yeah, wedid run
> out
> > > of gas, once! Some nice people gave us a tow. Now I know how much
fuel
> > she
> > > drinks.
> > >
> > > So here's what I did:
> > >
> > > Cleaned out the leaves, cat crap and junk in the boat.
> > >
> > > Removed all the seats, old carpet and aluminum trim
> > >
> > > Install indoor/outdoor carpet (that's coming out!)
> > >
> > > Repainted the seats - you wouldn't even believe it!
> > >
> > > Bought a battery
> > >
> > > Bought a starter solenoid
> > >
> > > Overhauled the magneto (man, that was a learning curve!)
> > >
> > > Rebuilt the fuel pump
> > >
> > > Rebuilt the carburetors (I still can't believe it runs!)
> > >
> > > Replaced the ignition swtich
> > >
> > > After all that I finally got there.
> > >
> > > I'll post some pics when I get access to a digital camera.
> > >
> > >
> > > Michael Frenn, California
> > > 1965 Sweet 16 75 HP Evinrude
> > >
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 20:28:49 -0700
> From: "Michael Frenn" <semsc@...>
> Subject: Re: Project Sweet 16!: YAHOOOOOOO!!!
>
> :=)
> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: "hughes b" <omniverse@...>
> To: <omc-boats@...>
> Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 7:03 PM
> Subject: Re: Project Sweet 16!: YAHOOOOOOO!!!
>
>
> > I only wish I were there to help and enjoy it too. And a big wooohoooo
> from
> > me.
> >
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 20:31:04 -0700
> From: "Michael Frenn" <semsc@...>
> Subject: Re: Boat to Good Home
>
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> Michael,
>
> I won't be pursuing this offering, BUT, I did get my '65 Sweet 16 =
> running!
>
> Hope to have pics soon.
>
> Michael Frenn
> ----- Original Message -----=20
> From: Michael Spivey=20
> To: omc-boats@...=20
> Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 8:29 PM
> Subject: Boat to Good Home
>
>
> Hello everyone
>
> I have a project boat that I do not have time for and would like it to =
> go to a good home for what I paid for it. The boat is an blue/white =
> 1966 120HP Evinrude Sportsman '16 and it also had the original trailer. =
>
>
> Boat: Trailer:
> Manufacturer: Evinrude (OMC) Manufacturer: Evinrude (OMC)
> Year: 1966 Year 1966
> Model: 234503R Model: 975985R
> Serial No: WI-19128 Serial No: WI-0380
> Length: 16 ft Length: 16 ft
> Engine: 120 Hp I/O
>
> The Engine needs an exhaust manifold, the boat itself is sound but =
> needs some TLC and elbow grease on the glass and the engine dog house =
> needs to be replaced / rebuilt. The trailer needs new tires before it =
> can be moved and possibly a new hitch receiver assembly. Neither the =
> boat or trailer are currently registered. If anyone is interested in =
> the boat I would like back the $500.00 I paid for it. =20
>
> The Boat in located in Ontario, California (about 30 miles east of Los =
> Angeles).
>
> Give me a call at 909-983-6211=20
>
> Mike Spivey
>
>
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> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>Michael,</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>I won't be pursuing this offering, BUT, I did get my =
> '65 Sweet=20
> 16 running!</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>Hope to have pics soon.</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>Michael Frenn</FONT></DIV>
> <BLOCKQUOTE dir=3Dltr=20
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> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
> <DIV=20
> style=3D"BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: =
> black"><B>From:</B>=20
> <A title=3Dmike.spivey@...=20
> href=3D"mailto:mike.spivey@...">Michael Spivey</A> </DIV>
> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A =
> title=3Domc-boats@...=20
> href=3D"mailto:omc-boats@...">omc-boats@...</A> =
> </DIV>
> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, July 24, 2002 =
> 8:29=20
> PM</DIV>
> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Boat to Good =
> Home</DIV>
> <DIV><BR></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial>Hello everyone</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial>I have a project boat that I do not have time =
> for and=20
> would like it to go to a good home for what I paid for it. =
>
> </FONT><FONT face=3DArial>The boat is an blue/white 1966 120HP =
> Evinrude=20
> Sportsman '16 and it also had the original trailer. =
> </FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"tab-stops: 229.5pt"><FONT =
> face=3DArial>Boat:<SPAN=20
> style=3D"mso-tab-count: =
> 1"> &nbs=
> p;  =
> ; =
> =
>
> </SPAN>Trailer:</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"tab-stops: 229.5pt"><FONT=20
> face=3DArial>Manufacturer:<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> =
> </SPAN>Evinrude=20
> (OMC)<SPAN=20
> style=3D"mso-tab-count: =
> 1"> </SPAN>Manufacturer:<SPAN=20
> style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Evinrude (OMC)</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"tab-stops: 229.5pt"><FONT =
> face=3DArial>Year:<SPAN=20
> style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>1966<SPAN=20
> style=3D"mso-tab-count: =
> 1"> &nbs=
> p;  =
> ; =
> =20
> </SPAN>Year 1966</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"tab-stops: 229.5pt"><FONT =
> face=3DArial>Model:<SPAN=20
> style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>234503R<SPAN=20
> style=3D"mso-tab-count: =
> 1"> &nbs=
> p;  =
> ; </SPAN>Model:=20
> 975985R</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"tab-stops: 229.5pt"><FONT =
> face=3DArial>Serial=20
> No:<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>WI-19128 <SPAN =
>
> style=3D"mso-tab-count: =
> 1"> &nbs=
> p; =20
> </SPAN>Serial No: WI-0380</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"tab-stops: 229.5pt"><FONT =
> face=3DArial>Length: 16=20
> ft<SPAN=20
> style=3D"mso-tab-count: =
> 1"> &nbs=
> p;  =
> ; =
> =20
> </SPAN>Length: 16 ft</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"tab-stops: 229.5pt"><FONT =
> face=3DArial>Engine: 120=20
> Hp I/O</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"tab-stops: 229.5pt"><FONT=20
> face=3DArial></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"tab-stops: 229.5pt"><FONT =
> face=3DArial>The Engine=20
> needs an exhaust manifold, the boat itself is sound but needs some TLC =
> and=20
> elbow grease on the glass and the engine dog house needs to be =
> replaced /=20
> rebuilt. The trailer needs new tires before it can be moved and =
> possibly=20
> a new hitch receiver assembly. Neither the boat or trailer are =
> currently=20
> registered. If anyone is interested in the boat I would =
> like back=20
> the $500.00 I paid for it. </FONT></DIV>
> <DIV class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"tab-stops: 229.5pt"><FONT=20
> face=3DArial></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"tab-stops: 229.5pt"><FONT =
> face=3DArial>The Boat in=20
> located in Ontario, California (about 30 miles east of Los=20
> Angeles).</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"tab-stops: 229.5pt"><FONT=20
> face=3DArial></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"tab-stops: 229.5pt"><FONT =
> face=3DArial>Give me=20
> a call at 909-983-6211</FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"tab-stops: 229.5pt"><FONT=20
> face=3DArial></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"tab-stops: 229.5pt"><FONT =
> face=3DArial>Mike=20
> Spivey</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial=20
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>
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