Re: omc-boats-digest V1 #99

Welcome to the group! Sounds like you got your hands full of boats! You
can't find much better boats than these ( we have the Evinrude models here
in the U. States but I guess they are pretty much the same ). We really do
not have a lot of rules here about what should stay stock or not - It is so
hard getting boat parts that you should concentrate on enjoying your boat
with whatever it takes to keep it running and looking decent. If you want a
new faster engine, go for it - if you want to make a crab trawler out of
it - be my guest - I have 2 1969 Rogues, one is a work in progress (seen on
the web site) and the other is in storage. I've had them both since 1982 -
They are almost impossible to give away or much less sell but new ones cost
too much and are not as durable. Get you a Seloc manual to help with OMC
repairs and hunt for parts on the internet - ebay helps and monitor this web
sit for help. I do not have any leads on the green running light - I would
like to call the manufacturer and see what it would cost to re-issue them
but I don't know who that is. Anybody out there know?? Have fun! Tom
K. Marion, SC
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> omc-boats-digest Friday, September 12 2003 Volume 01 : Number
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> Don Ziniuk- New Subscriber
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> Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 22:03:45 -0400
> From: "Don Ziniuk" <dziniuk@...>
> Subject: Don Ziniuk- New Subscriber
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> I'm new to this group, and Phil asked that I introduce myself.
> I live in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, and do all of my boating at our
> cottage north of Toronto in Muskoka.
> I have been interested in boats for many years, starting as a young
boy
> 'souping-up' my Dad's old 12' fishing boat, through the hydroplane stage,
> and into the cruiser stage. Now, I'm into the classic boat stage
(fiberglass
> only, so far).
> I have owned and restored 2 OMC Deluxes to date. The first was a 1964
> Johnson Deluxe (teal color) 88HP, and the second (which I still, and will
> always, have) is a 1965 Evinrude Deluxe (light blue color) with the 150 HP
> V6 Buick.
> As well, I have recently become an avid classic Glastron fan, and I am
> currently restoring a 1979 CVX18. Champagne metalflake in color with a 350
> CID Mercruiser. Very pretty, and very fast (62 mph on GPS).
> I am currently experimenting with the OMC, and have installed a 4bbl
> Weiand intake manifold with a 390CFM Holley on the V6 Buick. I haven't
run
> it yet, but will keep you posted. For all the 'purists' out there, I
always
> keep the original parts and I DO NOT cut, drill, or in any way change the
> original boat. This way, I can always put it back to bone-stock
> original....and that's the only way to maintain it's value. If anyone has
> done this modification I would be interested in hearing from them.
> Also, I'm in desperate need of a starboard front green light....the
> corner of a dock recently took a piece out of mine. Any help or info would
> be appreciated.
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